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Parker apartments: less flash, more elegance
The Parker apartments weren't designed to be flashy. "We like to think of it as elegant and restrained," said Karl Refi, an associate with Portland-based FFA Architecture and Interiors Inc., which designed the project.
Architecture firms growing — carefully and thoughtfully
As the economy re-emerges from the recent recession, architecture firms are growing again. But this time it's tempered with a focus on project selection, and a new appreciation for payroll.
Launching legislation 2013: lessons from past efforts
The 2013 Oregon Legislative Session will begin soon, and the Interior Design Collaborative 鈥� Oregon is returning with interior design legislation. The basic idea is to license commercial interior designers whose work impacts the health, safety and welfare of Oregonians in large occupant and public spaces such as hospitals, schools, senior care facilities, and assembly spaces. Having been heavily[...]
Design from the inside out, or the outside in?
I just finished my first term as a masters student in architecture at the University of Oregon. The last time I designed a building from the ground up was in […]
The Interior Design Profession: Where it鈥檚 been, where it鈥檚 going
The role of interior designers is rapidly changing. The profession itself is beyond the simple confusion of interior design with decoration, although the perception of the industry may not be […]
International Interior Design Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter presents 2012 awards
The Oregon chapter of the International Interior Design Association presented its awards for 2012 at the Governor Hotel’s Heritage Ballroom in Portland last month. The winning projects were selected from […]
The Evolving Role of Architect
I grew up in the Midwest. Specifically, Indiana and Illinois. It’s not hard to find good architecture in bigger cities, but in smaller ones, you’ve got to search. So early […]
ZGF Architecture hosts 60 students for annual event
Around 60 students from 16 local high schools participated in the Architecture Career Day at ZGF in Southwest Portland Thursda, during which students to learn about career possibilities in the […]
Fenced in: dangers at Waterfront Park
One of my favorite aspects of Portland is the ease of transportation that has been stitched into the fabric of our city. Bikes, buses, Max trains and streetcars abound. In […]
Architecturally pleasing spaces can make us smarter
There are now scientific studies that show that brain growth is directly linked to our physical environments. In fact, studies conducted from 2001-2010 by Dr. Elizabeth Gould at Princeton University, show that boring and/or stressful environments encumber the ability for the brain to produce new nerve connections.
Northwest Portland Fred Meyer expansion: RENDERINGS
A $25 million expansion of the Fred Meyer on Northwest 20th Place will expand the store鈥檚 grocery and deli space and add more 鈥渉ome-related鈥� items to the store. Here are some renderings of the project.
The Olympics of Architecture: the World’s Fair
For over 150 years, countries from around the world have come together at the World鈥檚 Fair. In recent years, these events have been a hotbed of architectural competition. Just as athletes come together to represent their country in the Olympics, architects must enter competition among scores of their peers for the honor to design for their country.
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
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
