Architecture and Development in PDX
Site work has begun on a mixed use development at SE Milwaukie and Claybourne in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood. Milwaukie Way will consist of two new buildings with retail on the ground floor and offices on the second floor. Both buildings will be clad in a dark corrugated metal siding. The architect for the project is Ben Waechter.
Emerick Architects and Urban Design Partners have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference [PDF] to discuss a new 4 story mixed-use building at 635 NW 21st Ave. The proposed building will include approximately 57 residential units and 62 below-grading parking spaces. A 10,600 sq ft ground-floor retail space would front onto the corner of NW 21st Ave and Irving St. A 15′ building setback is proposed at the corner in order to preserve a heritage elm tree.
Three Design Advice Request hearings have now been held for Oregon Square, the massive mixed use development proposed for the Lloyd District by American Assets Trust, GBD Architects and Place Studio. The overall concept for the development has remained consistent since the initial Design Advice Request hearing held in January. The second and third sessions focused on the design of the individual buildings, and on refining the landscape concept.
Dharma Rain Zen Center meditation hall
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 applied for a Type III Historic Resource Review for renovation to the Mason Erhman Building Annex:
The Mason Ehrman Building Annex – Core & Shell Renovation Of Existing 2 Story Warehouse Building . 2 Modifications To Exterior Openings & Window Sill Height
Schemata Workshop have applied for building permits for 8 new buildings for the Dharma Rain Zen Center at 8500 NE Siskiyou St:
Construct 2 story, 6 unit apartment building, site work included
Construct 2 story, 5 unit apartment building, site work included
Construct 2 story, 5 unit apartment building, site work included
Construct 2 story, 5 unit apartment building, site work included
Construct 2 story, 5 unit apartment building, site work included
Construct 2 story, 5 unit apartment building, site work included
Construct single story common house, includes kitchen and dining area, sitting room, craft room, 2 guest rooms, laundry area, 3 restrooms and storage
Construct 5 bay garage structure with attached covered trash enclosure at east elevation, new parking lot with stormwater facilities and accessible parking
A building permit application has been received for a project at 4227 N Massachusetts Ave:
New construction of three level, 12 unit apartment complex; no on site parking
A building permit application has been received for a project at 1324 SE Oak St by Otak Architects:
New 4 story wood frame apartment building with underground parking; basement parking to include new bike storage and trash enclosure;
Building permits have been issued to Works Partnership for their Greeley & Killingsworth project:
Bldg 1 of 2 – new 11 unit 3 story apartment bldg with mixed use on street level
Bldg 2 of 2 – new 15 unit 3 story apartment bldg with courtyard
Modera Pearl apartments
The Oregonian reported that the Portland Development Commission is close to striking a deal with ZRZ Realty for redevelopment of the Zidell Yards in South Waterfront.
According to the Mid-County Memo, the first tenants will move into Glisan Commons Phase II on April 15th. The building will be known as Gilman Court.
An expansion of the Portland Rock Gym will add 10,000 sq ft of new climbing terrain. The Portland Business Journal published images of what the finished project will look like.
Talks between the Portland Development Commission and USPS have resumed for the Post Office Redevelopment, which would free 14 acres of land in the Pearl District.
The planned Multnomah County Health Department Headquarters in Old Town will require a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to increase the maximum heights from 75′ to 150′. As reported on page 10 of the Northwest Examiner [PDF] the changes are being opposed by the Pearl District Neighborhood Association.
The Portland Housing Bureau is close to striking a deal to purchase Block 26 from Hoyt Street Properties. This will enable to Bureau to develop another affordable housing project in the Pearl District.
The Portland Mercado opened this week. An article in The Oregonian looked at how the project will provide space and support for Latino business owners.
The Cash & Carry in the Pearl is moving to allow the construction of the Modera Pearl apartments. Work is expected to begin on the new building later this spring or early this summer.
Plaza del Toro, John Gorham’s new test kitchen and private event space in the Plow Works Building, will have a launch party on April 17th.
The Portland Mercury had a look inside the under construction Society Hotel. The new hotel in Old Town will have bunk beds starting at $35-40 a night.
An earlier version of this post was originally published in December 2014, prior to the building’s approval. The post has been updated.
Site work has begun for Block 8L, a 6 story mixed use development in the Skidmore/Old Town Historic District by Ankrom Moisan Architects and Gerding Edlen development. Located one block north of the University of Oregon’s White Stag Building, Block 8L’s ground floor will house the U of O’s new MBA Program and sports product management initiative in a 11,500 sq ft space fronting onto NW Naito Parkway. Three small retail spaces will be located at the corner of NW 1st and NW Davis. The second, third and fourth floors of Block 8L will be offices, which Ankrom Moisan intend to occupy as their new primary office. The fifth and sixth floors will have 65 residential units, 16 of which will be affordable [PDF] to those earning less than 80% of median family income, for at least 10 years. The building will include 107 long term and 10 short term bicycle parking space. No on site vehicular parking is proposed.
Aerial view looking south west
The Alexander, a 4 story mixed use building, is under construction at 50 SE 13th Ave. The building will include 69 residential units, with a mix one and two bedroom apartments. A retail space will front onto E Burnside St. 17 vehicle parking stalls and 112 long term bicycle parking spaces will be provided. The project design is by Myhre Group for developer Urban Development Group.
A 15 story mixed use tower is under construction in the West End of Downtown. The Sky3 Apartments at SW 11th & Jefferson will have 196 residential units, 39 of which will be rented at rates affordable to those earning 80% of Median Family Income or less, for at least 10 years. At the ground level the building will include 13,000 sq ft retail space. Two levels of underground parking for 89 vehicles and a central bicycle storage room for 294 bicycles will be provided. The project design is by Ankrom Moisan Architects for the Molasky Group of Las Vegas.
A new three story classroom building at the International School is scheduled to go before the Design Commission on Thursday. The 15,000 sq ft building will be the school’s first permanent new construction building, and will include ten classrooms as well as supporting spaces. The design of the building is by Malum Architects and the landscaping by Place Studio.
The PDC has applied for a demolition permit for all the buildings at Centennial Mills, other than the Feed Mill and Flour Mill
Every week, the Bureau of Development services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.
Dutch Brothers Coffee has requested Early Assistance for a new drive through location at 3420 SE 50th Ave:
New drive through coffee company (Dutch Bros.) with associated parking,maneuvering,and lasncape improvements. Stormwater will be infiltrated onsite.
MVG Development of Denver, CO has requested Early Assistance for a project at 555 SE 99th Ave:
New development in Gateway plan district wtih modifications/adjustments to standards
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled for a project at SE 18th & Madison:
Preapplication conference for a conditional use. 120unit apartment building with ground level parking.
Lever Architecture has applied for a Type II Design Review for a project at 4703 N Albina:
New 4-story office building, adjacent 2-story accessory building, and common public courtyard.
The Portland Development Commission has applied for a demolition permit for a number of buildings at Centennial Mills:
Emergency demo to slab foundations and salvage of all structures, excluding the feed and mill structures. Site to be secured following demo. See 14-251340-DB