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Portland Building architect defends his creation
In light of plans to renovate the Portland Building, its architect, Michael Graves, traveled to the Rose City this week to defend his design and offer his thoughts on how to improve it.
Lecture by Portland Building architect set for next month
Portland Building architect Michael Graves next month will give a talk on the future of the iconic postmodern building.
Portland Building still controversial after 30 years
Thirty years after it was completed, the Portland Building continues to elicit strong opinions. The building reaches its 30th anniversary this year.
Defining ‘historic,’ the Portland way
The Portland Building is technically “historic” now. Last week the National Parks Service released a document formally announcing that the 29-year-old structure is worthy of historic preservation. Now, I happen […]
Portland Building placed on historic register
The Portland Public Service Building, better known as the Portland Building, has gotten its due. The 29-year-old building was listed officially on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 25, according to a National Parks Service document released this week.
City pulls plug on Portland Building project, frustrates contractors
The city of Portland recently pulled the plug on a renovation in the Portland Building, saying that it didn鈥檛 have money needed to move the project forward. However, construction bids weren鈥檛 high and the project鈥檚 budget wasn鈥檛 cut.
The Portland Building, not old or loved, could soon be historic
I had some fun recently with the revelation that the Portland Building has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. When I called around to ask some local […]
The Portland Building, not old or loved, could soon be historic
I had some fun recently with the revelation that the Portland Building has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. When I called around to ask some local […]
Portland Building gets system upgrades
The Portland Building is set to have all of its heating and cooling units replaced to improve the building’s energy efficiency. Funded by a $175,000 grant from the Oregon Department […]
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
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
