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A dense development for Northwest Portland
After lauding the design of an initial eight-building project, the Design Commission says the expansive portion needs work.
Gresham development’s focus is on families
Crews are constructing a sizable housing complex to serve a diverse mix of tenants in the Rockwood neighborhood.
A whole lot of cross-laminated timber
A Portland architecture firm recently navigated the prescriptive code process for a building that will hold its new headquarters.
Plans for ‘variations on a theme’
Two architecture firms have designed a mass-timber multifamily development in the works for Northwest Portland.
A ‘new normal’ for multifamily projects
Some developers are continuing to build small to avoid Portland鈥檚 inclusionary housing requirements.
Two design firms produce a fruitful blend
Soderstrom Architects has capitalized on an opportunity to expand its range by adding Ferar Studio, which has winery and distillery design expertise.
Design review requested for Rockwood project
Preliminary plans have been submitted to build a 224-unit affordable housing complex on approximately 8 acres in Gresham鈥檚 Rockwood neighborhood.
Emerging architecture firm recognized for innovative work
Waechter Architecture was one of 10 firms (one of three in the U.S.) to receive Architectural Record鈥檚 Design Vanguard honor.
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
