Architecture and Development in PDX
Design Advice has been offered to TVA Architects for Fremont Place, a 17 story tower planned for a site immediately northwest of Centennial Mills. The building, being developed by the Lincoln Property Company, would rise to a height of 184’-6” and include 270 residential units. Parking is proposed in one or two levels of below grade parking. Ground level retail is proposed facing Naito Parkway, with the possibility (not yet shown in the drawings) of retail facing the Willamette Greenway.
Tree Farm at SE 3rd & Morrison is being developed by Guerrilla Development
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 Sinan Gumusoglu Architecture for a project at 5340 SE Milwaukie Ave:
Current code: Build a new 19 unit 5 story residential building with 17 surface parking stalls. L shaped building will replace existing 8 unit apartment building. Drywell, located in parking lot, will be used to treat storm water. Community design standards will be used.
Early Assistance has been requested by Sinan Gumusoglu Architecture for a project at 432 NE Simpson St:
New 12 unit 3 story apartment building, 6 one bedroom and 6 2 bedroom units. No parking provided. Looking to meet Community Design Standards.
A project at 1604 E Burnside St has been submitted for Type II Adjustment Review by Woodblock Architecture:
Construction of a new five story, 90 room hostel withh ground floor restaurant, coffee and bar, and public rooftop patio. Adjustment 1. 33.130.210 Max Height, Adjustment 2. 33.266.310 Loading space, Adjustment 3. 33.130.215 setbacks
The Clay + Tiffany Apartments at 1110 SW Clay St have been submitted for Type III Design Review by SERA Architects:
New mixed use building for student housing. Commercial space is proposed on the ground floor. The sixteen story building would have 260 units. There would
be a mix of studios, and one and two bedroom units. No on-site parking is proposed. A loading space is proposed with access from SW Clay. One modification requested to bike rack requirement (33.266.220.C3).
The renovation of the Modish Building at 333 SW Park Ave has been submitted for permit review by Beebe Skidmore Architects
Shell and core only seismic upgrade; storefront redevelopment; addition of new 5th floor and roof deck; new roof; accessibility improvements
A four-building development at 1944 SE Tacoma St has been submitted for building permit review by Works Progress Architecture:
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure (1 of 4, with 17-194721,-24,-27 CO)
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure (2 of 4, with 17-194710,-24,-27 CO)
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure with trash enclosure. (3 of 4, with 17-194710,-721,-727 CO)
New three-story, three unit mult-family structure (4 of 4, with 17-194710,-721,-724 CO)
Hoodworks at 5615 SW Hood Ave has been submitted for building permit review:
New 4 story office building with below ground parking, includes associated sitework *** w/ 17-193220-mt ***
Tree Farm at SE 3rd & Morrison has been submitted for building permit review:
New 6-story commercial building; 1st floor future retail tenant, lobby and trash room; floors 2-6 f2 occupancy; and associated site work *** mechanical permit 17-196436mt ***
A project at 2922 SE 82nd Ave has been submitted for building permit review by Mackenzie:
Construct new 3-story self storage building; 1st floor. 3 separate future tenant spaces and storage; 2nd & 3rd floor storage only; and associated site work *** mechanical permit 17-196247mt ***
The first building permit for the Grant High School Modernization project was issued to Mahlum Architects:
Abate and demo 1959 library, lower level cafeteria addition, below grade fan room. Abate and selective demo original 1923 admin building, 1925 north wing, 1927 south wing, 1927 auditorium, and 1952 west addition to north wing. Shoring and tiebacks with associated waterproofing at west facade of 1923 admin bldg. Associated civil work (excaation of courtyards), construction staging pad, fill at 1956 gym, erosion control and tree removal
Building permits were issued to Green Hammer for Tillamook Row:
Construct new 3 story (5) unit apartment building; associated sitework and detached trash enclosure under 120sq ft
Construct 2 story (3) unit apartment building with attached bike storage area
Construct 3 Story (5) Unit Apartment Building
Construct 3 story (3) unit apartment building
A building permit was issued to SERA Architects for the Modera Davis:
Partial – excavation, shoring, concrete structure and structural embeds from two levels below grade to L13 (roof) also includes all utility connections and routing of utilities below the P2 slab (basement). and all plumbing installation to L13. includes grease interceptor
Laurel 42 by LRS Architects is being constructed at the corner of NE Halsey St and 43rd Ave
The Oregonian reported that the developers behind the Convention Center Hotel will break ground on the project on July 14th.
The Portland Business Journal wrote about how the Fair Haired Dumbbell is coming to artistic life.
The Business Tribune covered the first historic review resource review hearing for the Portland Building.
The DJC reported on Laurel 42, the new mixed-use building coming to the Hollywood District*.
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The Press Blocks have been submitted for building permit review
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 Tahran Architecture & Planning for a project at 5415 SE Milwaukie Ave:
Proposal is for two five story apartment building; one with 32 units; one with 48 units and with 31 surface parking spaces. The buildings will be designed to meet Community Design Standards. Stormwater handled with rain gardens and storm planters.
Early Assistance has been requested by Soderstrom Architecture for a project at 5826 N Willamette Blvd on the University of Portland campus:
Review under current code: New building w/offices, meeting rooms classrooms including related site development and landscaping. Two stories above grade, plus basement. Approx. 63,500 sq. ft. Sanitary will go to exisiting campus sewer system, storm water to new drywells.
A project at 808 SE Alder St has been submitted for building permit review:
Full building renovation, change of use and occupancy; addition of 3rd story. Full seismic upgrade (with 17-192142 MT)
The Press Blocks have been submitted for building permit review by GBD Architects:
24 story half block multi family apartment building with ground floor retail on top of 4 story full block parking garage
4 story quarter block mixed use building with ground floor retail on top of full block 4 story below grade parking garage
New 8 story office building with 1.5 levels of below grade parking
Riverplace Parcel 3 has been submitted for building permit review:
New 13 story Type I concrete high rise apartment building over concrete podium structure with ground floor commercial and daylight basement parking – 2nd 6 story tower permitted under 17-156305-CO
New 6 story 5 over 1 TYpe IIIA and Type I wood apartment over concrete podium structure with ground floor commercial and daylight basement parking – 2nd 6 story tower permitted under 17-156297-CO
A building permit was issued to Mentrum Architecture for a project at 4950 NE 7th Ave:
New 18-unit, three-story apartment building, attached trash enclosure, drywell
A building permit was issued for NW 14th & Raleigh:
12 story, multi-family affordable housing, 93 units, parking for 15 cars, 654 misc. retail on 1st floor
A building permit was issued to William Wilson Architects for a project at 310 SE 12th Ave:
New 4 story 84 unit apartment building with basement garage and bike storage; associated site work
The Historic Landmarks Commission has approved a mixed use development at SW 3rd & Ash. The building by GBD Architects for Downtown Development Group will include 133 residential units, 20% of which will be reserved for people earning no more than 80% of Area Median Income. At the ground level 8,640 sf of retail space is proposed. Parking for 63 vehicles will be located in one level of underground parking. Long term parking for 250 bicycles will be provided.
The proposed reconstruction of the Portland Building, which will include a new aluminum rainscreen cladding
Portland Architecture looked at the proposed rebuild of the Portland Building, where the city is taking a “bold, non-historic approach [to] restoring [the] Graves-designed landmark.”
The DJC reported that after a second City Council hearing the Ankeny Apartments are still in limbo despite mediation and revised plans*.
Eater Portland took a look at Schilling Cider, who have opened the world’s largest cider taproom in the Goat Blocks.
Citylab wrote about how Oregon HB 2007 could strip Portland of its NIMBY powers.
The Oregonian reported on a revised financing deal for the Providence Park Expansion, which includes a larger tax break for the Timbers in the near term, in exchange for more money for the City from 2025 on.
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Design Advice has been offered to GBD Architects for South Waterfront Blocks 42 and 45. The multi-block development will include 510 residential units, in two 7 story buildings. The project is being developed by Cairn Pacific.
A building permit was issued for William Kaven Architecture’s project at 4075 N Williams Ave.
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 Case Design Group for a project at 833 SW Naito Parkway:
Demo existing building(s) and develop new 5000 sq ft building for assembly use. Site is non-contributing located in Yamhill Historic District.
The Abernethy Flats at 2014 SE 11th have been submitted for building permit review:
New 4 story, 34 unit apartment building with (2) tenant spaces on first floor (no occupancy this permit); includes associated sitework *** w/ 17-185728-MT permit ***
A building permit was issued to Studio3 Architecture for a project at 2220 NW Pettygrove St:
Construct new 4 story (above grade) (40) unit apartment building; associated site work
A building permit was issued to Partin & Hill Architecture for a project with two buildings at 7250 NE Killingsworth St:
New 12 unit three story apartment building, mechanical under separate permit
New 12 unit three story apartment building and related site improvements including parking, landscaping and storm water facilities, mechanical under separate permit
A building permit was issued to William Kaven Architecture for a project at 4075 N Williams Ave:
New 4 story mixed use building. Parking and retail on ground floor. Offices on floors two through four; enclosed transformer at southwest corner; associated site work; shell only. Separate tenant improvement permits required for retail and office spaces.
The Design Commission has approved 5 MLK, the 17 story Burnside Bridgehead tower. The design of the project is by Chicago based GREC Architects, for Portland based developer Gerding Edlen. The 200′ tall building will include approximately 112,000 sq ft of office space, 220 residential apartments and 14,000 sq ft of retail space. Parking for 158 vehicles and 344 bicycles will be provided.
A conceptual image of the park proposed on the Zidell property, underneath the Ross Island Bridge. An update on plans for the Zidell Yards was recently given to the Design Commission.
Despite hiccups, Zidell Marine launched their last ever barge on Friday, according to the Oregonian. The company is now looking ahead to the redevelopment of their site.
The DJC took a look at* Mahlum’s work on the Grant High School Modernization, which will include “demolition of 30 percent of existing structures as well as construction of a two-story common square featuring an eatery and a community gathering space.”
OPB reported on how the recently passed Portland Public Schools bond, the largest in state history, faces labor and logistical challenges.
Portland Architecture spoke to Allied Works principal Chelsea Grassinger about plans for the Providence Park Expansion.
The Portland Business Journal reported on construction progress at the 9North office building (previously known as Station Place Lot 5).
City Observatory asked whether historic preservation is NIMBYism for the rich.
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