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Marysville School plans to rebuild from a scaled-down design
The rebuilding of the fire-damaged Marysville School in Southeast Portland is back in motion. DLR Group is the architect and engineer for the rebuild, and 14 pre-qualified general contractors will be able to bid on the project May 1.
Marysville school to be rebuilt after being damaged by fire
Southeast Portland's Marysville School, which sustained severe damage during a November 2009 fire, will be reconstructed at its original location.
Istanbul-based architect finds inspiration in Scappoose
Alexis Sanal, an architect based in Istanbul, is working on the conceptual design for a school to be built in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She thought that touring a few American schools might spur some design ideas, and because her mother works for the Oregon School Boards Association, she was able to arrange the Scappoose tours, as well as a meeting with architects at DLR Group鈥檚 Portland office.
Are iPads useful? These architects say so
The architects at DLR Group have invested in tablet computers - namely iPads - as tools for showcasing their work when they're traveling. Its technology enhances many aspects of the work of local design firms, according to architects.
Scappoose High School getting remodel
A remodel and addition are under way at Scappoose High School. The remodel, which is nearly finished, consists of numerous classroom upgrades as well as the installation of a new fire sprinkler system and a fiber-optic cable system.
Green schools designed to catch students’ eyes
More architects nowadays are choosing to open students' eyes to green design by designing new school buildings with solar arrays, storm-water drainage systems and other sustainable building features exposed intentionally.
Pedersen Elementary School
When Pedersen Elementary School is completed in late summer, the new 65,000-square-foot school at 52050 S.E. Third St. will have 21 classrooms, a cafeteria, a gymnasium, a kitchen, a media room, staff and administration offices and a covered play area.
Marion County issues proposal results for Courthouse Square
Marion County has issued results for the Request for Proposals for Courthouse Square Design Services. The County received four responses for the RFP. Proposals were received from DLR Group - Seattle, Pivot Architecture - Eugene, SERA Architecture - Portland, and Western Architectural - Portland.
Marion County issues proposal results for Courthouse Square
Marion County has issued results for the Request for Proposals for Courthouse Square Design Services. The County received four responses for the RFP. Proposals were received from DLR Group - Seattle, Pivot Architecture - Eugene, SERA Architecture - Portland, and Western Architectural - Portland.
On the Boards: Otto Petersen Elementary
Students at the new Otto Peterson Elementary School in Scappoose will have opportunities to learn firsthand how a building consumes energy.
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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- 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
