Oregon buildings, firms land on national awards list
Portland projects and firms were well-represented at the recent 2021 American Architecture Awards.
Portland firm receives award for project in Michigan
Local architecture firm William/Kaven recently received an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects’ Michigan chapter for a home project completed last year.
Photos: Heavy timber mixed-use building arrives
Crews are wrapping up work on a new four-story mixed-use building in Portland’s Boise neighborhood.
City commission advises Block 33 project team
The Portland Historic Landmarks Commission on Monday got its first look at plans for Block 33, and advised the development team to consider closely how the building will fit in the neighborhood.
Mixed-income project proposed for Block 33
Guardian Real Estate Services is moving forward with plans for a mixed-use development including affordable apartments on Portland’s Block 33 in Old Town Chinatown.
Urban resort: 250-room hotel planned for Old Town Chinatown
A 250-room hotel is being planned for Portland’s Old Town Chinatown district, but construction has to wait until the city raises commercial building height requirements.
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
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — 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













