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Airport renovations becoming more defined
Work on the PDX Next program鈥檚 largest phase 鈥� terminal core redevelopment 鈥� under way at Portland International Airport, took two major steps forward recently.
Architects’ edible holiday creations now on display
Five architecture firms recently got a taste of designing some unusual projects for the Gingerbread Adventures exhibition at OMSI.
ZGF-led international project wins award
A "Smart City" project for Kashiwanoha, Japan, by a team of international city planners led by ZGF Architects, received a Global Award for Excellence from the Urban Land Institute.
Interior design group announces award winners
The International Interior Design Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter announced its 2017 Design Excellence awards recently.
Portland-based firms receive regional AIA awards
ZGF Architects, Works Progress Architecture and Bora Architects won AIA Northwest and Pacific Region awards.
Request for qualifications issued for Broadway Corridor redevelopment
Prosper Portland has issued a request for qualifications for a developer to take the lead on redevelopment of the 32-acre Broadway Corridor in Northwest Portland.
Clock continues ticking for Pearl District proposal
Timing has heavily influenced development of a 10-story, 150-foot-tall skyscraper proposed for 930 N.W. 14th Ave., in the Pearl District.
City Council set to approve raising allowable heights for key property
Final approval is expected Wednesday for the city鈥檚 plan to raise allowable building heights on the sprawling U.S. Postal Service property in Northwest Portland.
Design Commission sends Eleven West back for final round of 鈥榚dits鈥�
While Portland Design Commission members largely liked the overall concept of Eleven West, they felt it needs some fine touches in order to meet design guidelines.
Technological advances accelerating design process
Some architecture firms are creating and using their own geographic information system (GIS) software to streamline their design work.
Anti-freeway activists push Portland to reconsider project to widen I-5
An Oregon Department of Transportation plan to widen Interstate 5 at the Rose Quarter is attracting scrutiny as Portland鈥檚 City Council prepares to enact the Central City 2035 plan.
UPDATED: Architects rally to help hurricane victims in Texas
A job captain for LRS Architects has spearheaded an effort to collect items to send to victims of Hurricane Harvey.
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
