91ÊÓƵ Top Projects – Daily Journal of Commerce /news/tag/djc-top-projects/ Building and Construction News in Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:47:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.6 /files/2023/08/favicon.webp 91ÊÓƵ Top Projects – Daily Journal of Commerce /news/tag/djc-top-projects/ 32 32 Top Projects show off ingenuity and teamwork /news/2026/06/17/top-projects-show-off-ingenuity-and-teamwork/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:09:33 +0000 /?p=522176 91ÊÓƵ Oregon's Top Projects highlight 51 award-winning construction projects demonstrating innovation, sustainability and community impact in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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Joe Yovino
Joe Yovino
Content Lead
91ÊÓƵ Oregon

For the 30th straight year, welcome to 91ÊÓƵ Oregon’s Top Projects. And cheers to those at our 25th annual Top Projects event at the Oregon Convention Center, where we celebrate the region’s best of the best.

The 51 winners you’ll meet below represent more than just construction excellence – they tell the story of communities transformed, needs met and visions realized across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each project on this list reflects the region’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and inclusivity.

What makes these projects so special is the diversity of their impact. From Union Gospel Mission’s Angela’s House, Altura and Tistilal Village providing dignity and housing solutions, to Gates Residence and Hoffman HQ celebrating regional craftsmanship, these projects meet people where they are – in need of shelter, culture, education, infrastructure or simply beauty. This year, many projects incorporate the use of Mass Timber, including the City of Bend Public Works Campus, Julia West House, Blue Lake Regional Park Facility, Multnomah County Library/Albina, and La Plaza Esperanza.

Restorations like the Milwaukie City Hall, The Merchant Block/Inn at Dayton and the Fort Stevens Guardhouse show a reverence for history, while forward-looking efforts like the Hillsboro Hops Ballpark, the Portland Art Museum and the Providence St. Vincent Emergency Department Expansion demonstrate cutting-edge planning. Even smaller communities benefit, with the Combs Flat Road Extension and Redmond Public Safety Facility tackling essential infrastructure and services with elegance and care.

They were named Top Projects not just for design or engineering – though both are often outstanding – but for what they represent: resilience, community and progress. Whether it’s a library expansion, innovative housing like Shortstack Milwaukie and Shortstack Mississippi or environmentally sensitive work like the Johnson Creek Confluence & Milwaukie Bay Habitat Enhancement, these projects are building the future, one thoughtful brick at a time. They are a reminder that great design can also serve a greater good – and that’s why they’re truly top-tier.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award-winners and continued future success. As you’ll see in these pages, there’s plenty to celebrate.

Keep building greatness.

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]]> Tanglewood Hills Condominiums /news/2025/06/26/tanglewood-hills-condominiums/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:57:42 +0000 /?p=510353 The Tanglewood Hills Condominiums project involved the re-cladding of 36 buildings in a mature residential community, requiring extensive demolition down to bare studs followed by installation of modern materials.

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Workers replaced 18-foot-wide sliding doors with a configuration of a central sliding door flanked by picture windows on each side. Photo credit: Alpha Light Media.

Project name:

Location: Lake Oswego

Completion: May 2024

Size: 187,000 square feet

Cost: $11,661,278

Owner/Developer: Tanglewood Hills Condominiums Association

Architect:

Engineer: J2 Building Consultants

General Contractor:

Submitting Company: I&E Construction

Other Key Participants: Energy Trust of Oregon, City of Lake Oswego, Tanglewood Hills Homeowners Association

Subcontractors: , , ,

A 158-unit condominium complex has undergone a complete transformation, bringing decades-old buildings up to modern standards while preserving their original character.

The Tanglewood Hills Condominiums project involved the re-cladding of 36 buildings in a mature residential community, requiring extensive demolition down to bare studs followed by installation of modern materials. The buildings had been neglected for decades. With outdated 2×4 construction, there was no insulation or modern heating systems.

Workers encountered significant challenges including dry rot and structural damage. In one instance, crews replaced a 26-foot beam on one of the top floors by temporarily shoring up the roof and working with precision to stabilize the structure.

Nearly 80 percent of each building was inaccessible by traditional machinery. The construction team completed the work manually, relying on scaffolding, ladders and hand-pack methods to transport materials in and out of the buildings. Materials often were hoisted to upper levels with ropes or manually carried up flights of stairs.

The renovation addressed multiple code compliance issues, adding fire-rated sheeting, exterior insulation, and a rainscreen system. Workers also replaced outdated windows and massive 18-foot-wide sliding glass doors on each unit’s back deck. Since no sliding door manufacturer produced performance-grade doors of this size, the I&E Construction team replaced the doors with a configuration of a central sliding door flanked by picture windows on each side. This intricate demo, reframing and installation was completed in just a single eight-hour workday per building.

A partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon secured significant rebates for window and door replacements, reducing costs for the homeowners association.

The project team collaborated with the city to protect 151 mature trees surrounding the complex, developing specialized protection measures for both trees and their roots.

Workers rebuilt multiple stairways within eight-hour shifts to minimize disruption for residents who continued to occupy the units throughout construction. Weekly HOA meetings kept residents informed and addressed concerns.

Beyond structural improvements, the renovation provided significant energy efficiency upgrades. Prior to renovation, units relied on inefficient Cadet heaters and fireplaces. The project team also arranged discounted rates on energy-efficient heat pumps for homeowners.

Project leaders estimate the improvements will substantially reduce utility costs for residents while increasing property values. The upgrades have extended the buildings’ lifespans, ensuring the community remains viable for future generations.

Despite unexpected challenges and adding unplanned scope, the team completed the project on schedule and on budget.

Nearly 80 percent of each building was inaccessible by traditional machinery. The construction team completed the work manually, relying on scaffolding, ladders and hand-pack methods to transport materials in and out of the buildings. Photo credit: Alpha Light Media.

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]]> 91ÊÓƵ celebrates its Top Projects award-winners /news/2025/06/12/djc-celebrates-its-top-projects-award-winners/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:17:46 +0000 /?p=509488 91ÊÓƵ Oregon saluted the Top Projects of 2024 on Thursday during its 24th annual event held at Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland.

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91ÊÓƵ Oregon saluted the Top Projects of 2024 on Thursday during its 24th annual event held at Oregon Convention Center in downtown Portland.

Almost 400 people were in attendance Thursday to celebrate the accomplishments of the region’s built environment. Honoring the best building and construction projects in the Pacific Northwest, 91ÊÓƵ honored 53 transformative projects that improved structures, changed skylines and overcame obstacles to achieve greatness.

More photos from the event and stories about the projects coming soon.

During Thursday’s show, 91ÊÓƵ honored its annual People’s Choice award as voted on by attendees during the event.

91ÊÓƵ also honored its Subcontractor of the Year, which went to McKinstry. The company worked on several Top Projects this year and was nominated by Andersen Construction for its work on the Cordley Hall renovation for Oregon State University.

The Top Project of the Year was awarded at the event’s conclusion and was given to the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Phase 1.

The People’s Choice Award, voted on by event attendees, went to The Springs at The Waterfront in Vancouver, Washington.

Meet the 53 winners:

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]]> Woodblock Architecture /news/2025/04/17/woodblock-sustainable-architecture-projects/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:38:57 +0000 /?p=507076 Woodblock leads in sustainable architecture with award-winning designs, community projects, and national partnerships like Dutch Bros. and PSU.

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‘s designs can be seen throughout the area – from multifamily and office developments to hospitality, industrial, public works, grocery stores, restaurants and religious facilities. The firm emphasizes practices, focusing on , resource conservation and the use of eco-friendly materials where appropriate, including the use of wood as a primary building material.

Woodblock recently was named the preferred awardee for the RFP, outpacing several established architecture firms in the Portland metropolitan area. The company was involved with the Block 216 building, which houses the Portland Ritz Carlton Food Hall, and it has an on-call contract with Portland State University.

The firm also was involved with the recently reopened Michael’s Discount Furniture in Gresham, and in the works is a project to transform an historic neighborhood auto repair shop in Northeast Portland into a cart pod featuring a bar and seating area.

On a national level, Woodblock continues its partnership with Dutch Bros., developing innovative conversion projects for the coffee chain.
In November 2024, the Daily Journal of Commerce recognized Woodblock’s Brownsville Recreation Center with a Top Projects award in the Public Projects division.

Woodblock enjoys collaborating with local organizations and institutions, allowing it to contribute to the development and enhancement of .

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