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2014 Newsmakers: THA Architecture
THA Architecture principals are contented generalists. Although THA is known for public projects such as educational buildings, libraries and museums, it also has designed mixed-use apartment buildings, houses, resorts […]
AIA Northwest recognizes Portland firms for design excellence
Projects designed by Allied Works Architecture, THA Architecture and ZGF Architects were among 13 honored last month during the AIA Northwest regional conference in Vancouver, Canada.
Revived bridge proposal meets opposition
Although the Columbia RIver Crossing officially fizzled when Washington state legislators voted against helping pay for the project, some supporters think Oregon shouldn't abandon the idea of building an interstate bridge. Reviving the CRC depends on Oregon going it alone with state and federal dollars, and legislators built in a Sept. 30 deadline for obtaining federal funds before their commitmen[...]
Slabtown warehouse building undergoing full renovation
Yorke & Curtis are renovating a 15,000-square-foot Northwest Portland warehouse building for creative agency Downstream. Work on the building at 735 N.W. 16th Ave. includes a full demolition on the […]
THA Architecture designs library, archives and museum in Alaska
A new building in Juneau, Alaska, will accommodate three state agencies: the library, archives and official museum. THA Architecture project architect Steve Simpson said the building is designed to bring all three together.
Carousel, museum being built by volunteers in Albany
Albany City Council has allocated $110,000 in urban renewal money to support a project that calls for creation of a carousel, museum, arcade and food building. A drive unit manufactured in 1909 will power the carousel, which will feature horses and other animals carved and painted by hand by local volunteers.
Construction under way on National Guard facility in Polk County
Construction is ahead of schedule on the Oregon National Guard鈥檚 new facility in Polk County. The Colonel James Nesmith Readiness Center will house the 162 Engineer Company, replacing the 98-year-old Dallas Armory, which was condemned in 2008 due to structural defects.
THA Architecture designs Calif. water center
A new exhibit and conference center in South El Monte, Calif., will tell the story of the San Gabriel River and serve as an example of innovative sustainable design. Designed by THA Architecture, the San Gabriel River Discovery Center will be seamlessly integrated with its natural surroundings and be a unique facility for water education.
Hope renewed for MLK Boulevard housing project
A stalled affordable housing project along Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard will move forward in April, developers say. But whether the units sell will depend on the demand for housing in the area.
Tracking the 2030 Challenge
A building hasn't met the 2030 Challenge until there is proof of performance. But Portland architects and engineers are finding the proof isn't easy to obtain.
Architects cautiously optimistic about 2010 outlook
Economists say Oregon will emerge from the recession next year. But Portland architects aren’t ready to pop open the champagne just yet. At the end of 2008, the American Institute […]
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
