Architecture and Development in PDX
Encore Architects of Seattle and Alliance Realty Partners have received Design Advice from the Design Commission for the Broadstone Pearl, a proposed apartment building at 1400 NW Raleigh St. The 6 story building would include 146 apartment units and 93 parking stalls, with garage access from both NW Quimby St and NW 15th Ave. A 709 sq ft retail unit is proposed at the corner of NW 14th Ave and Raleigh St.
The Jantzen Apartments, as presented at Design Advice in 2014
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.
THA Architecture have requested Design Advice and scheduled a Pre-Application Conference for a project at 2030 NW 17th Ave, the site where Front 17 was previously proposed:
Proposal for 2 buildings 5-8 floors, ground floor retail and upper floors office space. Underground parking
Design Department Architecture have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference for a building at 1139 SW Morrison St:
New office building – 58,000 sq ft on 6 floors plus 10,000 sq ft basement. Ground floor lobby and retail spaces.
Portland Public Schools have applied for a Type III Conditional Use Review for NAYA Generations at 5205 SE 86th Ave:
Housing (40 residential units) community center and school with xterior central plaza pathways and parking with 5 concurrent adjustments
SERA Architects have submitted the Jantzen Apartments at 518 NE 20th Ave for Design Review:
6-story market rate apartment building with 230 units and below grade parking on a full block site.
A building permit was issued to Orangewall Studios for 4008 SE Division St:
New wood frame 3 story 10-unit multi family housing
A building permit was issued for a building at 4928 SE Franklin St:
Construct new 3 story 6 unit apartment building with associated site work, 24 sf detached covered trash enclosure at nw corner of property***septic decommissioning required. Emick 3/25/15*** septic decommissioning required. Call for inspection 842.
A building permit was issued for a building at 7300 SW Garden Home Rd:
Construct new 2 story building to include 8 apartment units, 2 flow through stormwater planters, bike parking, parking lot upgrades, detached trash enclosure
A series of building permits were issued for a development at 177 NE 147th Ave:
Building 1 of 4 new apartment buildings on 2 lots, 3 story, 12 units, parking lot and associated site work included, detached covered trash enclosure less than 120 sq ft in area
Building 2 of 4 new apartment buildings on 2 lots, 3 story, 12 units
Building 3 of 4 new apartment buildings on 2 lots, 3 story, 12 units
Building 4 of 4 new apartment buildings on 2 lots, 3 story, office on main floor, 2 additional units above
A building permit was issued to Mackenzie for Clay Creative:
New industrial office building with structured parking at lower level and the below grade parking area will also utilize the existing retaining wall, adjacent surface parking lot will utilize the exterior wall of the existing building at the perimeter
PSU Viking Pavilion
The Oregonian reported that the Portland Development Commission has reached a deal with ZRZ Realty for the redevelopment of the Zidell Yards.
An interview with Kyle Anderson of GBD Architects at Portland Architecture discussed the transformation of the Lloyd District from a business district to a neighborhood. GBD are working on two of the largest projects in the area: the soon to be completed Hassalo on Eighth; and Oregon Square, which has been submitted for Design Review.
Also in the Lloyd District, the Hotel Eastlund opened this week. An article in the Portland Tribune looked at the transformation of the former Red Lion hotel. While the rooftop restaurant Altabira is still a few weeks away from opening, the ground level cafe Citizen Baker opened on Monday.
The contract to build the PSU Viking Pavillion has been awarded to Fortis Construction. The building is set for completion in 2018.
The Portland Business Journal published photos of the newly renovated 1510 Technology Center, now home to Viewpoint Construction Software.
The Planning & Sustainability Commission will vote on the proposed 2035 Comprehensive Plan on July 14th. The plan will then go the City Council in August.
Craig Kelly of Venerable Properties discussed the renovation of Washington High School with the Portland Business Journal.
The Portland Chronicle reported on a house at 3116 N Vancouver Ave that will be torn down for new micro housing.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a new office building on Station Place Lot 5 in the Pearl. Drawings submitted to the City of Portland show a roughly triangular building, with retail at the ground floor. Structured parking for 64 cars would be provided. The 9 story building is being developed by Williams and Dame, who recently completed the Marriott Residence Inn one block to the south. The design team includes a partnership between THA Architecture and GBD Architects, who also collaborated on the under construction Pearl West office building.
Work has begun on a major remodel of Gallagher Plaza, an apartment complex in Northwest Portland run by Home Forward. Work on the existing building includes replacing the entire exterior cladding, replacing the windows, adding new structural shear walls, replacing the mechanical equipment, adding bike parking and adding new landscaping around the building. The architects for the project are Holst Architecture.
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss the Seven Corners Community Collaborative, a proposed office building at SE Division St and SE Ladd Ave. The design for the building is by Waterleaf Architecture. Drawings submitted to the Bureau of Development show a 4 story building with 3 stories of offices above ground floor retail. 9 vehicular parking spaces are proposed at the ground level.
Construction has begun on Q21, a mixed use development at the northern end of NW 21st Ave. The project will partially incorporate an existing tilt up concrete warehouse into a new 7 story building, which will include 163 residential units, 16,000 sq ft of retail space and 11,000 sq ft of office space. Parking for 105 cars and 185 bicycles will be provided. The project design is by YBA Architects for Rosan Inc.
1501 SW Taylor
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.
SERA Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 1502 NW 19th Ave, currently home a food cart pod:
New 76 unit apartment building, 5 stories, with 25 parking stalls. Designed to meet community design standards.
Urban Development Group have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a new building at 1111 SE Sandy Blvd:
New 7 story mixed use building 84 residential units
A Land Division Review has been submitted for land owned by Prometheus Real Estate Group in South Waterfront, which will include the Block 41 development:
Proposal is to divide the site into six lots, a greenway tract and dedicate public streets. Type II adjustment to allow elements of the right-of-way to be located within easement instead of dedicated row.
1501 SW Taylor has been submitted for building permit review by SERA Architects:
6-story, mixed-use residential apartments with one level of sub-grade parking. 121 units. (existing structure to be demolished under separate permit)
Green Gables Design & Restoration have submitted a building at 1970 NW 18th Ave for building permit review:
New construction of building to house 3 tenants, 2 story at center; main floor includes tenant spaces, 2 accessible restrooms and common area, 2nd floor is a part of tenant 1, overhead door at tenat 3 space; stormwater planter facility at exterior and pavers
The Hawthorne apartments
The Hotel Eastlund is scheduled to open June 1st. The former Red Lion hotel is located in the Lloyd District, an area that’s rapidly changing.
SolTerra Systems are about to start work on a new 35,000 sq ft headquarters at 2424 SE 9th Ave in the Central Eastside.
Ruby Jewel ice cream will open their third location in July, at The Hawthorne apartments at 4707 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Oregon Ballet Theater plan to relocate from the Central Eastside to South Waterfront, according to an article in The Oregonian. The building they currently occupy will be demolished and replaced by the Modera Belmont, which is currently going through Design Review.
ZGF Architects have submitted drawings of the proposed Canopy by Hilton hotel to the City for Design Advice. As currently proposed the 10 story hotel will have 153 guest rooms. The developer behind the project is the Buccini/Pollin Group and the hotel will be operated by PM Hospitality Strategies.
