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Jenkins named president of Ankrom Moisan Architects
Murray Jenkins will step into his new role for the Portland-based firm beginning July 1, with a focus on design innovation, sustainability, and AI integration.
How interior designers are planning for tariffs
Interior designers shared how they are feeling about 鈥� and preparing for 鈥� the tariffs in response to an Instagram post from the Interior Design Community last week.
ZGF interior designer makes her mark on hospital design
Kari Thorsen, a principal and interior designer at ZGF Architects, recently was recognized by Healthcare Design (HCD) Magazine as an HCD 10 honoree.
Tech company’s expanded space has creative flair
For an expansion of the HP Inc. campus in Vancouver, Washington, designers took a page from some of the company鈥檚 upstart tech-industry competitors.
Interior design from a pets’ point of view
A new pet store was designed to provide visiting animals a comfortable atmosphere.
IIDA plans Portland 鈥楧esign Crawl鈥�
The Oregon chapter of the International Interior Design Association's tour on April 23 will feature three award-winning Portland projects.
Licensing sought for interior designers
Potential state legislation would let Oregon interior designers stamp their own construction drawings.
Submissions sought for interior design awards
The International Interior Design Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter is seeking project submissions for the 2014 Design Excellence Awards.
‘A place just for the students’
A lounge in a Portland State University student union is being updated to serve multiple purposes.
Design from the inside out, or the outside in?
I just finished my first term as a masters student in architecture at the University of Oregon. The last time I designed a building from the ground up was in […]
The Interior Design Profession: Where it鈥檚 been, where it鈥檚 going
The role of interior designers is rapidly changing. The profession itself is beyond the simple confusion of interior design with decoration, although the perception of the industry may not be […]
Divisive Oregon interior design bill dies in committee
The controversial bill to license commercial interior designers 鈥� Senate Bill 1521 鈥� died this week in committee.
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
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- 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
