Portland architecture firms garner awards
An adaptive reuse project took top honors at the Portland Architecture Awards ceremony hosted by AIA Oregon last month.
Historic Portland structure gains a new use
Workers are applying finishing touches to the transformation of a former apartment building into a hostel.
2019 historic preservation award winners announced
The Sherman County Courthouse rehabilitation and expansion wrapped up last year. It now has gained recognition from Restore Oregon as one of its 12 DeMuro Award winners for 2019.
Local architect receives national award
Docomomo US recently gave architect Peter Meijer its 2019 Advocacy Award of Excellence in recognition of his advocacy for preservation of the Portland Building's facade.
ACE fundraiser draws industry professionals
Over 400 architecture, construction and engineering professionals gathered last week at the Portland Art Museum to raise money for one of the top student mentorship programs in Oregon.
Biotech campus coming to Southeast Portland
A development firm based in Lake Oswego is planning to build a pair of connected, 10-story laboratory buildings on a full block.
Temporary plan sought for city park
The process to address O'Bryant Square's problems is moving slowly, in part because Portland Parks & Recreation is dealing with a budget deficit.
PDX facility improvements progressing
The construction team recently received high praise for its work on the Concourse E extension effort at Portland International Airport.
Subcontractors sought for project at OSU’s Cordley Hall
General contractor Andersen Construction is looking for firms to carry out mechanical, electrical and plumbing; fire protection; and window systems work.
Portland Art Museum pavilion project OK’d
The Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday approved the Rothko Pavilion design, which is marked by a glass passageway between existing buildings.
Construction team celebrates a high point
Crews working on the terminal balancing project at Portland International Airport reached an important milestone Thursday.
Many parties working to transform a community
A team including Hennebery Eddy Architects on Monday presented Albina Vision plans to the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.
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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