Dry dock requires gargantuan effort
Extensive planning was required for installation of a 960-foot-long dry dock, the largest in the U.S., in Portland.
Partnering paying off in Portland
Some design firms are discovering the advantages of combining talent for projects.
Nature-inspired design
The concept of biophilia encourages design solutions to let people enjoy naturalistic features indoors.
Lecture by Portland Building architect set for next month
Portland Building architect Michael Graves next month will give a talk on the future of the iconic postmodern building.
From competition concept to reality
Seven contemporary outdoor shelter designs will go on display at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education next month in honor of Sukkot, a Jewish harvest holiday.
Christopher Rockhill joins Myhre Group
ARCHITECTURE Christopher Rockhill recently joined Myhre Group Architects as an architectural intern. He has more than four years of experience in construction, four years of experience in residential drafting, and […]
Brad Kress joins Myhre Group
ARCHITECTURE Brad Kress recently joined Myhre Group Architects as a project architect. He has more than eight years of experience working on mixed-use, high-rise, hospitality and retail projects. He will […]
Melissa Wortman joins Myhre Group
ARCHITECTURE Melissa Wortman recently joined Myhre Group Architects as a junior designer. She will work on a variety of interior design projects, including multifamily and senior living facilities. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµâ€ˆPEOPLE ITEMS: Please […]
Sarah Vaz joins Myhre Group
ARCHITECTURE Sarah Vaz recently joined Myhre Group Architects as an intern architect II and a hospitality team member. She has worked on mixed-use and adaptive reuse projects in the Portland […]
Stemach adds Matt Tynan
ARCHITECTURE Stemach Design & Architecture has added Matt Tynan as project architect. He also recently earned his architectural license. He has seven years of experience in design and construction. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµâ€ˆPEOPLE ITEMS: […]
AIA Portland to offer self-guided tour of homes
The American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter this fall will host a home tour highlighting urban infill projects.
PIVOT promotes Liza Lewellen
ARCHITECTURE PIVOT Architecture recently promoted Liza Lewellen to associate. She aligns clients’ goals and core values with a dynamic use of space. She designs spaces that encourage employee productivity and […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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