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Architecture firm’s appeal approved by City Council
The Portland City Council on Wednesday sided with an architecture firm in its appeal to use asphalt shingles as siding for a hotel expansion project.
21-story condo tower鈥檚 design not OK yet
A new 21-story condominium building is coming to the Pearl District, but its design is still being refined.
Design panel OKs OHSU cancer research center
The Portland Design Commission last week gave approval for the design of the Knight Cancer Research Building at Oregon Health & Science University鈥檚 campus in the South Waterfront District.
Firm slowing Oregon Square development
American Assets Trust is downshifting as it plans for Oregon Square, the massive superblock development expected to serve as an anchor for the Lloyd District.
Two teams receive encouraging design advice
Portland design commissioners on Thursday praised designs while giving advice for two projects.
Multnomah County courthouse design debuts
Security issues are complicating the design process for Multnomah County's future courthouse.
20-story hotel not ready, design commission says
The design for a 230-foot-tall hotel and an adjoining three-story building to replace the 110-year-old Hotel Albion will have to come back before the Portland Design Commission.
Multnomah County still preparing for courthouse
The Multnomah County Central Courthouse project is slated to go before the Portland Design Commission for advice during the group鈥檚 May 5 session.
Cancer center design still a work in progress
The proposed design for OHSU's Knight Cancer Center was not approved at its first design review hearing before the Portland Design Commission last week.
Downtown tower plans require more attention
The 19-story mixed-use building planned for 1455 S.W. Broadway is set to return before the commission on April 21.
Design approved for Stott Center upgrade
With approval from the Portland Design Commission, the $45 million renovation and expansion of Portland State University鈥檚 Peter W. Stott Center can at last proceed.
Anticipating a green light for new tower
The design of a proposed 15-story apartment building is on track to gain the Portland Design Commission's approval.
News
- Mass-timber firm acquires Oregon glulam manufacturer
- Financing plan for $120 million ballpark advances
- $8.4 million in top bidders | May 17, 2024
- Building Blocks: Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie)
- Flaws found in Portland’s inclusionary housing program
- Portland business acquired by international firm
- More work ahead for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- Pacific Northwest business changes its name
- Construction of suburban park completed
- Construction costs rise for Oregon highway projects
- Modern safety helmets replace traditional hard hats on construction sites
- $6.6 million tech facility in Portland building permits | May 13, 2024
Commentary
- Buy American Act requirements becoming more stringent | Opinion
- New federal rule banning noncompetes may impact construction industry | Opinion
- A letter to the editor from Edward Sullivan and Carrie Richter | Opinion
- April bears chase off March bulls; interest rate cuts still paused | Opinion
- To help address labor difficulties, cultivate better bosses | Opinion
- Impact of Supreme Court decision in takings clause case is hazy | Opinion
- Active transportation is integral to bridge replacement project | Opinion
- Coed softball, compliance and consequences: NLRB’s directive unveiled | Opinion
- Oregon housing law deserves applause rather than contempt | Opinion
- Oregon Family Leave Act is changing: Prepare now for updates | Opinion
- Let go of getting it right: the cost of oversize expectations | Opinion
- Drafting real estate documents with project permitting in mind | Opinion
