Improving neighborhoods through design
With Portland communities in flux because of a boom in development, a four-person panel on Thursday discussed how to create inclusive, livable neighborhoods across the city.
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.
Creative infill designs given spotlight
Eight urban infill developments will be featured on an upcoming tour hosted by AIA Portland.
Upcoming lecture series will spotlight design process
The American Institute of Architects’ Portland chapter this fall will host a free lecture series focusing on the design process.
2014 Newsmakers: Randy Gragg
John Yeon was a self-taught architect whose career was studded with award-winning designs. The Watzek House, a masterwork that Yeon designed in the West Portland hills in 1937 at […]
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- 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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