Architecture and Development in PDX
Construction is in progress on the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University. Located at the southern end of the South Park Blocks in Downtown Portland, and designed by LEVER Architecture, this 4-story academic building will include 100,000 square feet of classrooms, studios, galleries, faculty offices, labs, commons areas, and support spaces.
The future of the Lloyd Center was sealed by a vote of approval by the Design Commission, reports The Oregonian. The Portland Mercury asked whether Portland should try to save the mall.
Vertical construction began at the Williams and Russell site, reports the DJC. The first phase will include twenty for-sale townhouses; subsequent phases will include affordable rental housing and a Black Business Hub.
OPB covered the Oregon Senate’s approval $365 million for of state funding for the Moda Center. In the lead up, Willamette Week asked architects and NBA insiders what a renovation might include while reporting on how Oregon officials were playing not lose in the funding talks. OPB looked at Portland’s $1.7 billion climate fund, a potential source for part of the city funding. Following approval of the state funding, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver visited Portland.
Demolition is underway at the former Sears at Washington Square, where a new Dicks House of Sport will be built, reports The Oregonian.
The Portland City Council approved a temporary property tax exemption for a new Alaska Airlines Hangar at Portland International Airport, according to The Oregonian. The hangar will be the airline’s only facility on the west coast capable of servicing their newly acquired 787 widebody planes.
As work on the PDX Terminal Core project draws to a close, one lingering annoyance is ending as the temporary walkways shut down.
Willamette Week covered how at The Horizon Enterprise Building’s music venue and bar The Downbeat, two friends bring art, music and community to Old Town.
New ‘Big Pink’ owner Jeff Swickard added to his downtown Portland holdings with the purchase of the adjacent Five Oak building, per KGW.
A report into Portland’s waiver of Systems Development Charges shows the policy has promise, according to the Oregonian.
Despite the SDC waiver, Urban Development Group has abandoned plans to restart a stalled project at 1336 E Burnside St.
Permits have been filed for a mixed use retail and residential building at NW 23rd and Marshall, reports the Portland Business Journal. Previously planned as a five story building, it is now moving forward as a three story 50-unit building.
The OHSU Vista Pavilion will open to cancer patients in April 2026, reports the Portland Business Journal. The Oregonian wrote about how the project will expand cancer care and free up beds.
KGW covered Representative Suzanne Bonamici presentation to the City of Portland of $850,000 to support the infrastructure for the OMSI Master Plan.
Oregon Artswatch had a conversation with architect Ben Waechter.
Building on History looked at whether there’s a new future for the Aircraft Factory, best known as the former Gordon’s Fireplace Shop, after its sale.
Supporters of the Keller Reimagined proposal rallied, arguing that it, rather than the PSU Performing Arts proposal, should move forward.
The Portland Design Commission conducted a Design Advice Request meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, for the Ida B. Wells Modernization. Commissioners reviewed site plan and design alterations for the new Ida B. Wells High School building, which will replace the existing building. Portland Public Schools selected Bora for the building design and site plan and Hoffman Construction as the project’s contractor.
