Architecture and Development in PDX
This is an updated version of a post originally published on August 11th 2015.
Construction is well underway on an expansion of the NW Portland International Hostel and Guest House, designed by SERA Architects. The five story building will include 15 dorm rooms, 6 private rooms, and one private residential unit on the top floor for onsite management. Proposed ground floor program includes the lobby and reception; a public cafe; and a kitchen and dining area for the use of guests.
The 12 story Framework building by Lever Architecture, planned for a site at NW 10th & Glisan in the Pearl
In an article titled “Wooden Buildings as Strong as Steel” Newsweek wrote about how Portland is leading the nation in the adoption of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). The article includes quotes from Ben Kaiser of PATH, architect and developer of Carbon12, and Thomas Robinson of Lever who is the architect for Framework in the Pearl and Albina Yard.
An article and photo gallery in the Portland Business Journal showed how CLT is made. Riddle-based D.R. Johnson Lumber Co is currently the only domestic lumber mill certified as capable of producing the wood panels.
The Portland Business Journal covered Block 75 Phase II, the next high-rise building planned for the Burnside Bridgehead. The Works Partnership designed building is the latest partnership between Beam Development and Urban Development + Partners.
The Oregonian noted that a Travel Portland found that hotel prices have soared since 2010. The rising rates have led to a hotel construction boom, as Next Portland covered last year.
Construction is underway on the expansion of the SERA designed NW Portland International Hostel. In a story about the project KGW wrote that the hostel is trying “to keep up with the booming tourism in the Rose City”.
The Portland City Council approved a realignment to the route of the proposed extension of SW Bond between the Tilikum Crossing and SW River Parkway. The extension, which will begin construction this year, allows OHSU projects including the Knight Cancer Research Building to move head.
The first residential tenants are moving into Park Avenue West, reported the Portland Business Journal. The TVA Architects designed building is now the fourth tallest building in Portland.
The Portland Development Commission is increasing its contribution to projects in Lents by $6.3 million, according to the Portland Business Journal. The projects include the Asian Health and Services Center by Holst Architecture, Oliver Station by Ankrom Moisan Architects and 9101 SE Foster Rd by Hacker Architects. The developers behind Oliver Station have gained control of the Chevron station at SE 92nd and Foster, enabling the project to occupy the full block.
Commissioner Steve Novick wrote about an idea that is rapidly gaining traction as a way to bring affordability back to Portland’s neighborhoods. “Missing middle housing” is new term for old styles of development, currently prohibited in most of Portland, at a density between that of single family detached houses and large mid-rise apartment buildings. These include housing types such as rowhomes, courtyard apartments, triplexes, built to the same height and scale as single-family homes.
A post at Portland Shoupistas asked if the PDC’s $26 million garage at the Convention Center Hotel will be a money maker or a money loser. Though planned as revenue generator, the post points out that “just to break even, this garage will need to generate more than $12 per space every day of every year for 20 years, starting in 2020.”
KOIN reported that “Ivy Island may not be ‘gateway’ to St. Johns for long“. A street vacation in the St Johns neighborhood was approved this week. The vacation will allow the mixed use Union at St Johns building by Jones Architecture to move ahead, while creating a safer road layout.
The Union at St Johns by Jones Architecture
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits. We publish the highlights.
Works Partnership have requested Design Advice and scheduled a Pre-Application Conference for a project at 1732 NE 2nd Ave:
DAR for proposed buildng. See PC 15-265471
PC for proposed new building. See DAR 15-265477
Works Partnership have requested Early Assistance for a project at 1825 NW 23rd Ave:
DZ EA for proposed building not meeting CDS
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 4450 SE 92nd Ave:
P&Z EA for proposed commercial development
Otak Architects have requested Early Assistance for a project at 4335 SE Belmont St:
New 4-story apt building with 65 dwelling units
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 2034 NW 27th Ave:
Proposed performance venue to accommodate 2,800 to 3,000 people
Mackenzie have scheduled a Pre-Application to discuss the Ballou & Wright Building at 1010 NW Flanders St
Pre-app conference for reconfiguring freight elevator on NW Flanders frontage with ROW encroachment; remodel of existing office space with option to add approx. 6,000 sf penthouse on the roof.
606 NE 20th Ave has been submitted for Design Review:
New 6-story, 54 unit residential building with ground floor retail and 18 parking spaces. 2 modifications: parking space width and bicycle stall width.
SERA Architects have submitted the Worldmark by Wyndham for Historic Resource Review:
Historic resource review with adjustment to reduce the number of loading bays from 2 to 1 and a modification to change loading bay size from type A to type B. Project is for new construction of 74 room vacation ownership property, six floors on existing parking lot.
Building permits are under review for Con-way Blocks 294E and 295E by GBD Architects and Jones Architecture:
***14 story mixed use. 238 apartments over 1 story retail over 2 levels subgrade parking.***
STR 1 : 2 level subgrade parking below Blk 294E and Blk 295E ***14 story mixed use. 238 apartments over 1 story retail over 2 levels subgrade parking.***
6 story 5/1mixed use, 160 units over concrete retail, over 2 level below grade parking structure permitted under 15-260408-STR-01-CO
PATH Architecture have submitted Carbon12 for building permit review:
New construction of eight story mixed use building; 14 residential units with below ground parking; two ground floor retail units; rooftop deck for the top two condo units only; see comments re: review by State of Oregon Building Codes Division; see comments re: review by State of Oregon Building Codes Division
Jones Architecture have submitted The Union at St Johns at 8247 N Lombard St for building permit review:
New construction of four story type VA 146,613gsf, LU 15-213895-mixed use building with 36,187 sf underground parking, ground floor retail/creative space, and 3 floors of R-2 apartments. The ground story structure is PT. Slab. The 2nd story floor structure is a PT slab. The 2nd-4th floors are wood framed below grade parking
A building permit was issued for a project at 424 NE Stafford:
New construction of 10 unit apartment building with 110sf trash enclosure
A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the NW Portland International Hostel and Guest House:
Construct new 5 story hostel building with 21 sleeping units, basement level includes storage, mechanical room, laundry room, restroom and housekeeping area; main floor includes lobby area and cafe with seating; levels 2-4 includes hostel units and restrooms, 5th floor is private residence; includes all site work
A building permit was issued to Brett Schulz Architect for a project at 10721 NE Sandy Blvd:
Insulated shell only; construct new 1 story building with associate site work. No occupancy this permit
The Block 8L building in Skidmore Old Town, which is now under construction. The design was cited as an example of the positive contribution made by the Historic Resource Review process.
The Historic Landmarks Commission has presented its 2015 State of City Preservation Report to the Portland City Council. The report gave an update to the Council on the work of the Commission, made suggestions for priorities to be addressed in the coming year and identified potential threats to historic resources in the city. Presenting the report was outgoing Chair Brian Emerick, joined by Commission member Kirk Ranzetta. A similar report was delivered earlier in the year by the Design Commission.
PDX Commons by Works Partnership
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.
The University of Portland has requested Early Assistance for a project at 6625 N Portsmouth Ave:
Early assistance for dormitory development at University of Portland.
Works Partnership has requested Early Assistance for the PDX Commons at 4262 SE Belmont St:
4 story 27 unit apartment building with 1 retail space with approximately 26 parking spaces
Koble Creative has requested Early Assitance for a project at 3802 N Vancouver Ave:
Demo SFR. Construct 5-story wood-frame building of approx 14,500 sf. Gound level: retail, utilities, circulation and private parking. Floors 2-4: apartments; Floor 5: private residence. Stormwater management via drywell
GBD Architects have submitted Conway Blocks 294E and 295E for Design Review:
2 new mixed-use buildings – over a continuous 2 block underground parking structure. Type 3 Design Review with 4 modifications.
A building permit is under review for 5134 SE Division St:
Construct 3 story 14 unit apartment building; with underground parking and associated site work
A building permit is under review for 4703 N Albina St, an office building by Lever Architecture:
New 4 story mass timber office building with elevator; see comments re: review by state of Oregon Building Codes Division
The NW Portland Hostel by SERA Architects has a building permit under review:
Construct new 5 story hostel building with 21 units, basement level includes storage, mechanical room, laundry room, restroom and housekeeping area; main floor includes lobby area and cafe with seating; levels 2-4 includes hostel units and restrooms, 5th floor is private residence; includes all site work
Building permits were issued to Fosler Portland Architecture for 5625 E Burnside:
New 3 story apartment with 20 units; associated site work. Full standard 13 sprinklers required.
New 2 story apartment with 5 units, associated site work, trash enclosure and biking parking
SERA Architects have received Design Advice from the Historic Landmarks Commission for a proposed expansion of the Northwest Portland Hostel. The five story building will include new lodging rooms, with a mix of dorm rooms and private rooms. Proposed ground floor program includes the lobby and reception; a public cafe; and a kitchen and dining area for the use of guests. Three elevational treatments were presented to the Commission for discussion. The approach was generally well received by the Commission, albeit with some concern over height and the impact to the adjacent historic buildings.
Roosevelt High School Modernization
Every week, the Bureau of Development services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.
Emerick Architects has scheduled a Pre-Application Conference and requested Design Advice for a new building to replace the Gypsy Restaurant at 635 NW 21st Ave:
Removal of existing one-story restaurant/bar. Construction of mixed-use building with underground parking.
Design Advice has been requested for 10506 E Burnside:
5 story 50 + unit apartment complex EA15-118947 PC
ZGF Architects has scheduled a Pre-Application Conference and requested Design Advice for the Canopy by Hilton at 431 NW 9th Ave in the Pearl:
Project is for a 10 story approx. 150 room full service hotel plus one level of banquet and support services below grade
Early assistance has been requested for a project at 4455 SE 52nd Ave by Rainier Pacific Development:
Construct a new 4-story 63 unit courtyard style apartment building with ground floor retail/commercial stormwater to be disposed on site with drywells.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1024 NW 19TH Ave:
Narrow 6-story building. 21 units averaging 600 sq ft. No on-site parking or basement area is provided inthe proposed design. Flat low slope roof with contemporary glass faceace [sic].
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 3131 SW 11TH Ave:
18 townhome-style (3-story) apartments with 2-car garages.
ZRZ Realty has requested Early Assistance for food carts on the Zidell Yards:
EA for DZ (food carts in right-of-way or private property depending on stage in street vacation)
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled to discuss a new building in South Waterfront on land owned by The Landing at Macadam LLC:
6-story mixed use building consisting of approx 3500 sf of retail, 200 market rate apartments and 187 off-street parking stalls in one level of structured underground parking
Waterleaf Architecture has scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss further work in the ongoing Lloyd Center Remodel:
Renovation of existing 3 story 150,000 sq ft store for multi tenant use
SERA Architects have applied for a Design Review for the NW Portland Hostel expansion:
Project for a 16,786 SF five story hostel development. Ground floor public spaces include lobby, reception area and small office, cafe and assoc. kitchen. A dining area to be used by guests and an associated kitchen to be used by guests are also included.
Works Partnership has applied for a building permit for the Concordia Student Housing at 1616 NE Killingsworth St:
New 4 story mixed use building with ground floor retail and apartments on floors 2-4.
Bassetti Architects has applied for a series of building permits for the Roosevelt High School Modernization:
Grading, Foundation and Utilities for new additions to existing building, selective demolition work to auditorium, commons and classrooms
Demolition of existing gymnasium building, building is attached to main school structure
Demolition of northern end of existing Library/Classroom building (removal of Band/Choir rooms), section to be demolished is attached to main building
SERA Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference [PDF] with the Bureau of Development Services to discuss the following proposal:
Pre-Application Conference to discuss Type III Historic Resource Review for a new 5-story, 15- room Hostel (Retail Use). The ground- floor will include a small café.
The site is currently a surface parking lot, located in the Alphabet Historic District. It is adjacent to the existing NW Portland Hostel, whose main building is also individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.