New aquatic center designed for Northgate Park in Portland
Construction of the $91.5 million facility may start in fall 2027. The center will feature competition and recreation pools, amenities like rentable event rooms and sustainable design elements.
Big decision looms for downtown Portland project
Mill Creek Residential is pursuing development of a multifamily building that could stand either seven stories or 16.
Design changes requested for project in Buckman
A 41-unit workforce housing project was sent back to the drawing board by the Portland Design Commission on Thursday.
Approval granted for ‘a wonderful project’
The Portland Design Commission, however, is mildly anxious to see the Pearl District tower鈥檚 fa莽ade end up the right color.
Portland architecture firm updates its branding
Scott Edwards Architecture has followed completion of its new headquarters by rebranding itself.
In aftermath of a dark day, light is on the horizon
The caretakers of the Tree of Life synagogue intend to transform the site of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history and expand the group鈥檚 mission.
Portland firm garners national design honor
LEVER Architecture鈥檚 design for the Meyer Memorial Trust headquarters in North Portland continues to draw plaudits 鈥 the latest from AIA.
Builder’s Choice: Scott | Edwards Architecture
Scott | Edwards Architecture decided to look far away 鈥 an ocean away, in fact 鈥 six years ago when it established its first out-of-state 鈥 and third overall 鈥 office in the land of 鈥渁loha.鈥
U.S. Custom House flourishing as offices
Entrepreneur Andrew Erickson loves his office at the U.S. Custom House because it not only is inexpensive, but also provides flexibility.
Licensure forum kicks off new AIA series
Designer Melissa March of the DOWA-IBI Group organized the first event -- a forum designed to encourage a discussion about the importance of licensure -- in AIA Portland's new "Square Table" series.
Zidell Yards projects submitted to city design review
On Monday, ZRZ submitted designs for blocks 4 and 6 at Zidell Yards to the Portland Design Commission for review.
Camp participants design for Portland public market
Two dozen students offered fresh views of the James Beard Public Market during the annual University of Oregon Portland Design Camp hosted by the School of Architecture and Allied Arts.
News
- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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