Architecture and Development in PDX
ZGF Architects and Kaiser Permanente have gone in front of the Design Commission to receive Design Advice on a proposed parking garage and plaza on Block 80 and 81 in the Lloyd District. The project would create 484-stall parking structure, as well as “a pedestrian plaza, covered public seating, space for a lunchtime food cart pod, a new rain garden adjacent to the streetcar station, and a public bicycle parking facility proposed as part of the Lloyd District Bicycle Parking Program”
Image of a potential “north end party deck” at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, identified as one of the potential improvements by the 2015 study into the building.
Veterans Memorial Coliseum was declared a “National Treasure” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Described by Curbed in article about the designation as “one of the finest International-Style civic buildings in the west”, the fate of the building remains unclear. A report published last year identified a number of options for the building, ranging from demolition to major improvements, however the Portland City Council has yet to take any action on the report.
As work on the Residential Infill Project wraps up, the Oregonian reported that Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is readying their recommendations for changes to the Zoning Code. Developers “would be required to reduce the scale of homes they build in Portland’s single-family zones and would be allowed to construct more duplexes, triplexes and other forms of so-called ‘middle housing’.”
The Portland Chronicle reported on the ten story building at 1500 SW Taylor St, likely to replace the 1892 Holman House in Goose Hollow.
BikePortland broke that the news that Tesla Motors will build a missing section of the Willamette Greenway Trail, as part of their new showroom and repair center at 4330 SW Macadam. Initial plans submitted to the City indicated that they would not build the trail.
The Portland Development Commission will own a new mixed income building in Lents Town Center at 9101 SE Foster Rd. The public agency is taking over development from the original owner, Williams & Dame.
The City Council is getting ready to ask voters to approve a $250 million bond measure, to fund affordable housing. If approved, the measure would add $75 a year to the taxes owed on a typical single family home.
Central City Concern published a blog post about their current affordable housing developments. Miracles Central is scheduled to open in August of this year, with the Hill Park Apartments at 110 SW Arthur following in Spring of 2017.
Bloomberg wrote about D.R. Johnson, the Riddle, OR company that is the first domestic manufacturer of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels. CLT is new to the United States, but has a long history of use in Europe. Current CLT projects in Portland include Albina Yard, Framework (Pearl) and Carbon12.
KGW had a sneak peak inside the nearly complete Yard tower at the Burnside Bridgehead.
The Oregonian reviewed a Portland Art Museum exhibition about Portland-based Allied Works Architecture.
Bora Architects and Hoyt Street Properties have gone before the Design Commission with proposals for a 21 story tower. The 246′ tall Block 20 tower will include 149 residential units, offered for sale as condominium units. Two small retail spaces are proposed at the corner of NW 12th Ave and Pettygrove Street. 192 car parking spaces and 224 bike parking spaces will be provided.
Block 20 is the first condominium tower to go in front of the Design Commission for almost a full three years. The most recent major condominium project in Portland prior to Block 20 was the Cosmopolitan on the Park, by the same developer and architect. The Cosmopolitan was approved by the Design Commission in July 2013, and is now nearing completion.
Concept for a modernized Madison High School, by Opsis Architecture + Dao Architecture
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits. We publish the highlights.
Early Assistance has been requested for the Madison High School Modernization project:
CU master plan for Madison High School modernization.
Early Assistance has been requested by BAMA Architecture and Design for a project at 15215 SE Powell Blvd:
Demo and rebuild new residential care facility – 25 beds – no parking on site
The renovation of the Towne Storage Building by LRS Architects has been submitted for building permit review:
Renovation of existing historic Town Storage building with a new roof top 6th floor addition
A project at 6003 SW Virginia Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
Construct new, 3 story, 19 unit apartment building, no parking, trash room is at interior ground floor, includes associated site work
A project at 6349 NE 27th Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Mackenzie:
Construct new, 2 story office building with covered porch and accessible ramp at north elevation, includes offices, conference rooms, restrooms, break room with sink and dishwasher, associated site work included
A project at 2211 NW York St has been submitted for building permit review:
New 113,479 GSF, six story self storage facility, demo permit to be applied later
A building permit was issued to Mackenzie for a project at 3011 NE Killingsworth St (formerly 3009 NE Killingsworth St):
New mixed use building – four floors of apartments with retail component on ground level, 30 units total
A building permit was issued for a project at 13643 E Burnside St (formerly 13641 E Burnside St):
Construct new 1 story six plex; with associated site work; 3 detached trash areas less than 120 sf
The Design Commission has approved a five story residential apartment building in the Gateway Plan District. The 52 unit building by Ankrom Moisan Architects will be located at 10506 E Burnside St, and within a couple blocks of the E 102nd Avenue MAX station. Affinity Property Management are acting as the developer, on behalf of owner Urban Green Investments. 15 tuck under car parking spaces will be provided at the rear of the building. Bike parking will be provided in a secure bike room at the room floor, as well as in the units.
The NV apartments in the North Pearl by ZGF Architects
The Business Tribune wrote about The NV, one of the growing number of residential towers in the North Pearl.
Eater PDX reported that pizzeria Please Louise will be going into the ground floor of the LL Hawkins building in Slabtown.
Urban Land Magazine analyzed how the mix of uses at the Goat Blocks made the development possible.
The Oregonian broke the news that up to 67 windows will be added to the nearly complete Yard tower at the east end of the Burnside Bridge. The cost of the revisions will mostly be covered by the City of Portland, through fee refunds.
ZRZ Realty has hired Thomas Henneberry, “a longtime real estate consultant from the D.C. area” to oversee development of the Zidell Yards, according to the Portland Business Journal. The firm last year received design advice for Zidell Blocks 4 & 6, though do not intend to break ground on the buildings until tenants are secured.
BikePortland had a look at the 600 space Lloyd Cycle Station, developed as part of the Hassalo on Eighth project.
The Oregonian reported on developer Gerding Edlen’s plans for a 17 story tower at 5 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The building would replace the building that has housed Fishels Furniture for decades.
The Business Tribune checked in on the construction progress at the Japanese Garden Expansion. The new cultural village by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma is expected to be completed in April 2017.
Portland Architecture spoke to Allied Works founder Brad Cloepfil, in advance of a retrospective exhibition about the firm’s work at Portland Art Museum.
The Business Tribune looked at the ongoing restoration of the former Oregonian publishing building at 1320 Broadway. The renovation is set for completion on June 30th.
New restaurant Q, the successor to Veritable Quandary, will be located in the 2&Taylor building, according to the Portland Business Journal. The former Yamhill Marketplace and Bally’s Total Fitness underwent a major renovation in 2014, and is now home to Jama Software.
The Willamette Week asked whether it is appropriate for the new 2035 Comprehensive Plan to downzone areas of East Portland in the middle of a housing crisis.
Eater PDX reported that Danwei Canting Chinese food pop-up is likely going into the under construction Central Eastside 811 Stark building.
GBD Architects have scheduled a Pre-Application Conference to discuss a mixed use development at 108 SW 3rd Ave. If the project goes ahead it could be the first development on the Goodman family owned “Ankeny Blocks” in Downtown / Old Town. A proposal released earlier this year envisioned that the collection of properties could be redeveloped with 11 new buildings, representing $1.5 billion in investment. Drawings submitted to the City for the Block 31 site show a 6 story building with 120 market-rate residential units and 63 below-grade parking spaces. Approximately 9,000 sq ft of retail space would be located at the ground floor. Ecoroofs, an amenity deck and a community garden are shown at the roof level of the building.
Salazar Architects and LRS Architects have gone before the Design Commission for a second time to receive Design Advice on a new affordable housing development at NW 14th and Raleigh. The 12 story building, being developed by Innovative Housing, would include 93 units. 40 of the units will be reserved for formerly homeless individuals and families, while the remaining 53 units will be available to those earning between 30 and 60% of Portland’s Median Family Income. 16 vehicular parking spaces are proposed at the ground level. 161 short term bicycle spaces will be provided.
A building permit was issued for the 9th & Belmont Apartments by Ankrom Moisan Architects
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits. We publish the highlights.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at NE Garfield and Failing:
Written EA to discuss 8 multi-family units. Planning to meet community design standards
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at NE 90th & Hoyt St:
Development of 15 unit condominium project, frontage access on NE Hoyt. 6 units facing NE Irving St. with Public Works access started. Hoyt is unimproved gravel road.
Early Assistance has been requested for a project at 037 SW Hamilton St:
30-unity multi-family five story structure with 10 vehicle parking garage.
Early Assistance has been requested by Studio3 Architecture for a project at 5733 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd:
New 54 unit apartment, multi-family housing with parking below
A Pre-Application Conference has been scheduled by GBD Architects to discuss a project at 108 SW 3rd Ave:
Pre-Application Conference to discuss a Type III Historic Resource Review for a new 6-story mixed-use building with approx. 9,000 sq. ft of ground-level retail, 120 market-rate residential units and 63 below-grade parking spaces. Eco-roofs are proposed. The applicant submitted a list of questions for staff response.
A project at 4806 SE 16th Ave has been submitted for Design Review:
Design review for the portion of the self-storage facility which sits in the CG portion of the site.
A project at 1015 NW 16th Ave has been submitted for Design Review by Koz Development:
New 6-story, 125-unit apartment building with 2700 sf commercial space and one 400 sf live/work space. One modification requested for loading zone requirement(s).
A building permit is under review for a project at 8222 SE 6th Ave :
Construct new, 5 story apartment building with 119 units, below grade parking, associated site work included
A project at 2761 NE Halsey St has been submitted for building permit review by Urban Development Group:
New constuction of 3-story apartment building with 30 one and two-bedroom units, on site parking, interior trash room, and interior bike parking
A building permit was issued to Woofter Architecture for a portion of the work at the PSU Viking Pavilion:
partial – demolition of eastern half and selective demolition on western half of the existing building, relocation of existing gas meters, sewer line and hydrants, interior improvements including finishes, plumbing, electical and mechanical duct work to new weight room
A building permit was issued for a project at 905 N Marine Drive:
New four story building with 62 parking spaces at the ground level, six live-work units at ground level and 60 residential units on the upper 3 floors, 66 units total. There is a surface parking lot with 33 parking spaces and Geopier ground improvements proposed. – See appeals 13211, 13277 and 13400
A building permit was issued for the 9th & Belmont Apartments:
6 story mixed use