1500 SW Taylor goes before Design Commission (images)

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A project by SERA Architects at 1500 SW Taylor St has gone before the Design Commission for its first Design Review hearing. The 11 story, 125′ tall building is being developed by the Molasky Group, Trinity 3 Investment and Langley Investment Properties. The project will include 146 units, 20% of which will be designated as affordable through the MULTE program. A 1,250 sq ft retail space will be located at the corner of SW 15th & Taylor, with the rest of the ground floor used for resident amenities including a fitness room, library, lounge and community room. At the 11th floor a clubroom and roof deck with be provided, with views to the west.

80 vehicular parking spaces will be provided in two levels of below-grade parking. 6 bike rooms will provide long term parking for 219 bicycles.

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Weekly Roundup: Robert Sacks, Schools Bond, SolTerra, and more

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A potential massing for a rebuilt Lincoln High School, by Bora Architects. Under this option the existing school would remain in operation while a new building is constructed where the football field is currently located.

According to The Oregonian, Portland Public Schools now plans to include complete modernization of three high schools, Lincoln, Benson and Madison, in its May 2017 bond measure.

In the wake of the NW Portland natural gas explosion, the DJC wrote about developer Robert Sacks’ plans to move forward*.  Allied Works Architecture, who designed the damaged building 2281 NW Glisan, are preparing drawings that will allow the building to be rebuild. They are also working on designs for a new three-story building building at 510 NW 23rd Ave to replace the 111-year-old building that was destroyed.

Places Over Time looked at the 2016 works of architecture and urban planning that have “creatively added to the livability, artistry, and longevity of Portland’s built environment“, including Albina Yard, Pearl West and Milwaukie Way.

A 100-bed winter shelter has opened in the Washington Center, reported The Oregonian. The building is currently sitting vacant while developer Greystar and architects ZGF prepares plans for the 4W Tower.

The Portland Chronicle reported that a 106-year-old apartment complex and automotive repair shop at 1335 SE Stark St will be torn down to make way for a four-story, 39-unit apartment complex.

The DJC reported that design-build firm SolTerra has split into two businesses and laid off design professionals.

The Business Tribune asked developers if they would still build housing in PDX under the inclusionary zoning policy.

The Portland Business Journal looked at the 34 most prominent real estate projects to watch in 2017.

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Metro Reports: 3185 N Vancouver, NE 16th & Couch, NW 13th & Johnson, and more

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The NW 13th & Johnson Apartments by TVA Architects, as shown to the Design Commission at its second Design Advice hearing in December

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights.

Early Assistance has been requested by Jackson Main Architecture for a project at 3185 N Vancouver Ave:

New 6-story mixed-use, group-living facility that includes parking, shared resident amenity spaces, and 240 living units.

Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 1627 N Willis Blvd:

Construct new 4-story with basement 19-unit apartment building in the RH zone with 4:1 FAR map

Early Assistance has been requested by Brett Schulz Architect for a project at SE 3rd & Morrison:

New 6 story building 85’x85′ approx 43,350 groo sq ft 1st floor retail and upper floor light manufacturing/artist studio

Early Assistance has been requested by LRS Architects for a project at 2455 SE 11th Ave:

Demo Existing Building, provision of a new 7 story office building with retail, service and traditional office. Project will include 2 levels of below grade parking with some at ground floor.

Early Assistance has been requested by Jackson Main Architecture for a project at 177 N Failing St:

5-story, mixed-use, group-living facility that includes shared residential amenty spaces and 84 living units.

A project at 1337 E Burnside St has been submitted for Type II Design Review:

New 6 Story mixed use 208 unit apartment building with residential, retail and parking on first floor with one level below grade parking for approximately 129 vehicle spaces.

The NW 13th & Johnson Apartments have been submitted for Type III Design Review by TVA Architects:

Proposal is for a 7 story mixed use building. The proposal includes 58 residential units and ground floor retail. The proposed height is 75 feet. 89 long term and 5 short term bike parking stalls.

A project at 1340 SE 9th Ave and 925 SE Main St has been submitted for building permit review by Scott Edwards Architecture:

Core and shell improvements for industrial use; seismic upgrades; new roofing, thermal envelope, plumbing; parking lot improvements; new dormers (with 17-104780 CO)

Core and shell alteration for existing building; seismic upgrade; new roof; new windows; thermal envelope, plumbing; no occupancy; trash enclosure less than 120 sf in parking lot (with 17-104823 CO)

A project at NE 16th & Couch has been submitted for building permit review by Deca Architecture:

New 4 story plus basement, 33 unit apartment building with associated site work and covered parking

A project at 1714 NE 45th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Deca Architecture:

New 3 story apartment building with basement (8 units) and associated site work; includes retaining wall; trash room inside

A project at 5310 NE 11th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New construction of 4 unit apartment building with tuck under garages; max 4’6″ retaining wall

A project at 7023 N Mohawk Ave has been submitted for building permit review by City Craft Development:

New 2 story apartment building with 7 dwelling units with attached trash enclosure and sprinkler riser room, detached barbeque area, and associated sitework (same as 17-101237-co)

A project at 25 N Going St has been submitted for building permit review:

New 3 story 6 plex and associated site work; approx 108 sq ft trash enclosure

A project at 1431 N Dekum St has been submitted for building permit review by CIDA Architects:

New 4 story, 30 unit apartment building, no onsite parking, trash room on first floor , includes associated sitework

A project at 3917 N Mississippi Ave St has been submitted for building permit review by Integrate Architecture & Planning:

Shell permit – new 3,799 s.f. two story building at south side of existing commercial building, includes patio/terrace areas, two new toilet rooms, and attached trash enclosure

A building permit was issued for a project at 4403 SE Johnson Creek Blvd:

Addition to existing single story building for new self storage building, add 2 total stories over existing building, new 3 story additions at east and west elevations of building; includes 2 new parking areas at east and west of property, includes associated site work and landscaping

A building permit was issued to Studio 3 Architecture for a project at 3956 N Vancouver Ave:

New 5 story mixed-use building. Ground floor commercial and parking with 87 residential units above.

 

Weekly Roundup: Portland Building, 2869 NE Sandy, Stagecraft Building, and more

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Rendering of a renovated loggia on SW Madison St at the Portland Building (DLR Group)

In an article titled “Handling a Portland icon with care“* the DJC looked at the approach being taken for the renovation of the Portland Building.

The Willamette Week reported that newly seated Mayor Ted Wheeler has halted further spending of the $258.4 million affordable housing bond, in order to to set “priorities and goals“.

Portland Shoupistas suggested 6 Parking Policy Priorities for Portland in 2017.

Portland Architecture sat down with Thomas Henneberry of ZRZ Realty to discuss the ambitious plans for the Zidell Yards.

Despite initial reports that the building might be relocated, the Portland Mercury reported that Club 21 last day of business would be January 15th. The building will be demolished to make way for the Jantzen Apartments.

The Portland Business Journal reported that Park Avenue West has landed an iconic Oregon tenant, Pendleton Woolen Mills.

According to the Urban Works Blog Design Within Reach has opened its new store in the renovated Stagecraft Building.

The Portland Business Journal reported that Fairfield Residential paid $3.6 million for a five-parcel lot at 2869 NE Sandy Blvd. The are current plans to develop the site with a 206 unit, 6-story apartment building.

OPB’s State of Wonder discussed design, planning and Portland’s new Mayor Ted Wheeler.

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Modera Glisan reviewed by Design Commission (images)

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The Modera Glisan by SERA Architects has gone in front of the Design Commission for an initial Design Review hearing. The 12 story, 145’ tall building for Mill Creek Residential Trust will include 291 residential units at the upper floors, which ground floor retail and office space facing NW 14th Ave and Hoyt St. Below grade parking for 206 vehicles is proposed. Long term parking for 477 bicycles will be provided.

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NW 13th & Johnson apartments return in front of Design Commission (images)

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A revised design for a mixed use building at NW 13th Ave & Johnson St has been presented to the Design Commission by TVA Architects. The 7 story building for developer Paul Properties is proposed to include 58 apartments units over 3,378 sq ft of retail. Long term parking for 91 bicycles is proposed. No vehicular parking is proposed.

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Metro Reports: Garlington Center, Ballou & Wright Building, 4619 SE 40th, and more

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Garlington Center

The Garlington Center by Scott Edwards Architecture will include 52 units, reserved for veterans, people with mental illness and families on low incomes.

Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. We publish the highlights.

Early Assistance has been requested by Koble Creative Architecture for a project at 4619 SE 40th Ave:

Demo existing 1 story home and develope a 2 & 3 story apartment building, 13 units proposed, no parking.

A project at 4946 NE 13th Ave has been submitted for building permit review:

New 4 story mixed use multi-family apartment building (30 units), assembly on first floor (no occupancy), apartments on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors, and associated sitework

A building permit was issued to Mackenzie for renovations to the Ballou & Wright Building at 1010 NW Flanders St:

Core and shell renovation, no TI work, change construction typ IIIA, remove existing elevator, add new stair, toilet core, bike storage, locker rooms, roof deck and new building entry

A building permit was issued to Scott Edwards Architecture for one of the two buildings at the Garlington Center at 3080 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:

Construct new 4 story (52 unit) apartment building with associated parking and landscaping

Tower at 550 SE MLK receives Design Advice (images)

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A mixed use tower at 550 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd has gone before the Design Commission to receive Design Advice. The 13 story building is being designed by Works Progress Architecture, and will contain retail, hotel and residential uses. The hotel will operate under the same management as the neighboring Chamberlain Hotel, a historic building that will undergo a separate renovation. The project is being developed in collaboration by Urban Development + Partners and Beam Development.

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Weekly Roundup: Bureau Assignments, Transition at Holst, Projects that Defined 2016, and more

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The Portland Japanese Garden Expansion by Kengo Kuma, which Portland Architecture chose as one of the projects that defined 2016

Portland new Mayor Ted Wheeler announced the new City Council bureau assignments, giving himself the Portland Housing Bureau, the Portland Development Commission and the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. The mayor gave new Commissioner Chloe Eudaly the Bureau of Development Services. The DJC covered the reaction* from some of Portland’s well known developers.

The Portland Business Journal published images of Moovel’s new headquarters inside the renovated Overland Warehouse Company building.

Eater PDX reported that Danwei Canting has opened in the 811 Stark building.

After 25 years in business, Holst Architecture announced a transition in the ownership of the firm.

The Portland Business Journal reported on the sale of an office building at 1500 NE Irving St to Swift Real Estate Partners. A new four story 60 unit apartment building is currently planned on the site of the  building’s surface parking lot.

Portland Architecture wrote about the projects that defined 2016, including: the Swift headquarters at 1638 NW Overton St; the Japanese Garden expansion; Portland Art Museum’s Rothko Pavilion; Burnside Bridgehead developments Slate and Yard; the renovation of the former Oregonian building at 1320 Broadway; and many more.

The Business Tribune looked at plans by developer Project^ for the Field Office in Northwest Portland.

Portland Parks & Recreation has begun design work for the “North Reach” of the South Waterfront Greenway. BikePortland looked at the different concepts being studied.

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Landmarks Commission approves Multnomah County Central Courthouse (images)

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The Historic Landmarks Commission has approved the Multnomah County Central Courthouse. The 17 story, $300 million project will replace the existing courthouse on SW 4th Avenue, which is considered seismically unsound and no longer fit for use. The architects for the project are Portland based SRG Partnership and New York based CGL RicciGreene. The landscape architects are PLACE.

The program for the 325′ tall building includes multiple courts, office for District Attorneys, Public Defenders, Sheriffs, as well as support areas for staff, juries, defendants and the public. No parking is proposed. The project intends to achieve LEED Gold Certification.

Multnomah County Central Courthouse

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