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Oregon Zoo planning elephant habitat expansion, 5 other projects
The Oregon Zoo recently hired SRG Partnership to help design a $50 million elephant habitat 鈥� an expansion of the existing 8,000-square-foot space on one and a half acres to slightly more than 40,000 square feet on at least six acres.
Commercial development landscape looks very different in 2012
According to the American Institute of Architects鈥� Architecture Billings Index, the United States鈥� western region in November scored 45.6 (a score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The index is an economic indicator that reflects a lag of approximately nine to 12 months between architectural billings and construction.
Junction City psychiatric hospital downsized
An effort to ensure that ailing Oregonians receive the appropriate type of health care has changed plans for the new state psychiatric hospital in Junction City.
Linfield College building renovated with green features
Linfield College last week celebrated the grand opening of the renovated T.J. Day Hall, which has been transformed from a vacant, circa-1936 library into a state-of-the art, green academic building.
Lane Community College reopens investigation of its ‘sick building’
Experts are investigating Lane Community College's Building 4 because of unexplained illnesses plaguing its full-time employees.
3 Portland architecture firms make AIA magazine鈥檚 top 50
Three Portland firms were honored in a nation-wide list released in the magazine of the American Institute of Architects this month. ZGF Architects was ranked ninth on the list, SERA Architects is number 44 and SRG Partnership is number 50.
Shriners for children completes upgrade
A completed four-floor expansion and a nearly finished renovation will result in improved patient care at the Portland Shriners Hospital for Children.
SRG chosen to guide Oregon Zoo master plan
Portland architecture and planning firm SRG Partnership has been chosen to develop a master plan for improvements at the Oregon Zoo.
Remodel under way at Shriners Hospital
Now that the Shriners hospital addition is finished, the original building in Southwest Portland is being remodeled. The first floor will have a new lobby and entrance, more exam rooms and a renovated outpatient clinic when work is completed in spring 2011.
PCC Training Center gets easier access
Valley Growers Nursery & Landscaping employees are landscaping the Portland Community College Access Improvement project at the Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center.
Shriners Hospital
Now that the new addition is completed, the original Shriners Hospital is being remodeled. When work is completed in spring 2011, there will be a new entrance and lobby, new exam rooms and an upgraded outpatient clinic on the first floor.
Shriners Hospital addition
The four-story addition to the Portland Shriners Hospital features an operating room, private and semi-private patient rooms, a lab for making prosthetics, patient play areas and private family areas.
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
