Otak hires Melissa Toman
ARCHITECTURE Otak Inc. recently hired Melissa Toman as an architecture job captain based in its Portland office. She is responsible for producing design development drawings, 3-D models and construction documents, […]
Portland-based architecture firm receives high honor
DOWA-IBI Group Architects recently received the James D. MacConnell Award from the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Council of Educational Facilities Planners International.
Design expert slated to speak in Portland
Barry Bergdoll, departing chief curator of architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, will be in Portland on Saturday to speak about the relationship between museums and architecture.
Design team chosen for UO softball stadium project
Portland-based SRG Partnership will design Jane Sanders Stadium, a $10 million to $15 million project, in collaboration with Eugene-based Cameron McCarthy Landscape Architecture & Planning.
GBD hires Lan Jiang
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects hired Lan Jiang as a permanent employee in June 2014. She has two bachelor’s degrees – one in architecture and one in environmental studies. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE […]
GBD hires Matt Norman
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects hired Matt Norman late last year to aid the information technology department. He has more than 10 years of experience handling IT support and customer service. SENDING […]
GBD hires Michael Coon
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects hired Michael Coon in June. He has a master’s degree in architecture from Portland State University, where he served as the lead designer on the SoMa Parklet […]
GBD promotes Eileen Marr
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects recently promoted Eileen Marr to shareholder at the associate level. She joined the firm in 2011 and has experience with educational, corporate office, health care, mixed-use and […]
Chris Wayburn returns to GBD
ARCHITECTURE Chris Wayburn recently returned to GBD Architects as a shareholder at the senior associate level. He has over 14 years of experience in architecture and construction, and has overseen […]
GBD promotes Steve Rupert
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects recently promoted Steve Rupert to associate principal. He joined the firm in 2004 and has an extensive background in single-family and multifamily housing, assisted living, retail, U.S. […]
GBD promotes Trevor Clark
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects recently promoted Trevor Clark to shareholder at the associate level. He specializes in visualization-based concept graphics, and has expertise in building information modeling. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: […]
GBD promotes Susan Makris
ARCHITECTURE GBD Architects recently promoted Susan Makris to shareholder at the associate level. She has 14 years of professional experience in design, construction and construction management. SENDING 91ÊÓÆµ PEOPLE ITEMS: […]
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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