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Building materials library taking shape
The University of Oregon is preparing to organize and display its collection at the White Stag Block.
MulvannyG2 CEO explains office closure
The decision by MulvannyG2 Architecture to close its Portland office at the end of June stems from a repositioning effort to serve large corporate clients, according to CEO Mitch Smith.
MulvannyG2 Architecture to close Portland office
Global design company MulvannyG2 Architecture is preparing to close its office in downtown Portland at the end of June.
Portland design competition culminating with reception
Results of a design competition held by the American Institute of Architects' Portland chapter will be announced next week.
MulvannyG2 Architecture designs Chinese superstores
Suning Appliance, a billion-dollar company based in China, hired MulvannyG2 Architecture to take its retail stores to the next level. Four new 鈥渟uperstores鈥� 鈥� in Beijing, Nanjing, Shanghai and Guangzhou 鈥� now mimic large appliance stores in the United States.
Brazil shows benefits of regionalism design method
Brian Fleener, vice president of retail stores development for MulvannyG2 Architecture, is looking to incorporate local materials and aesthetics into more projects after being inspired by retail structures in Brazil that were designed using the regionalism method.
Architectural billings on the rise
According to the American Institute of Architects, the Architecture Billings Index inched its way into positive territory in January for the third straight month. Oregon firms say they're picking up work, but the projects are located outside the borders of the state -- and sometimes even outside the country.
Photos: Construction of Southeast Hawthorne Safeway
General contractor S.D. Deacon began work on the site for a Safeway store on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland last May. The MulvannyG2-designed building will feature nearly 60,000 square feet of underground parking and a Starbucks with an elevated seating area.
Portland readies for Beaver Fan Shop
Renovation work is under way for the OSU Bookstore's new 2,000-square-foot Beaver Fan Shop at the corner of Southwest Sixth Avenue and Alder Street in downtown portland.. R&H Construction is performing the remodel, which was design by MulvannyG2 Architecture.
Tonkon Torp renovates downtown offices
Renovations are under way at the law offices of Tonkon Torp LLC in downtown Portland. Three floors of the Pioneer Tower at 888 S.W. Fifth Ave. are in the middle of a remodel to create community spaces, conference rooms, offices, work stations and employee lounges.
Architecture firms see uptick in projects
As public financing for long-stalled projects begins to trickle in and banks' private lending increases, some architecture firms are bringing back employees they had laid off when work dried up during the recession. No one can be sure, however, if this slight uptick in work will last.
Chinese garden planned for Astoria
Portland urban planner Suenn Ho is designing a Chinese garden for a site in Astoria that formerly housed a park designed by the late Robert Murase, a renowned landscape architect. The garden will pay tribute to Murase's use of natural materials.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
