Architecture and Development in PDX
A Pre-Application Conference [PDF] has been scheduled to discuss the renovation of the former YMCA at 2815 SW Barbur Blvd. As first reported in April the building will the new home for Under Armour’s Portland operations. The designers of the project are Siteworks Design | Build, who are working with Seattle based Interurban Development. The project will include a new glass façade for the building, and “small changes to the entry”.
Conceptual image of PSU Viking Pavilion
Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of early assistance applications, land use reviews and building permits. We publish the highlights.
Merryman Barnes Architects and Encore Architects have requested Design Advice for a project at 1400 NW Raleigh St:
Six story multi plex- 145 units, residential, with below grade parking
Early Assistance has been requested by Woofter Architecture for the PSU Viking Pavilion:
Modernization & upgrade of existing Peter Scott [sic] Center. Additional classrooms & the addition of a multi purpose arena (viking pavillion)
Early Assistance has been requested by Siteworks Design | Build for a project at 3610 SE 29th Ave:
Phase 1 of new multi family dwelling structures. 62 dwelling units total. 1 3-story structure on R1 parcel, 2 4-story structures on CG parcel. Ground floor residential with parking and landscaping. Phase 2 will be new 4-story hostel with 25 dwelling units.
MCA Architects have applied for a Type III Historic Resource Review for the renovation of the Woodlark Building and Hotel Cornelius:
Renovate and restore the two historic buildings for reuse
A building permit is under review for a new building at 2100 SE Belmont St by Urban Development Group:
Construct new 4 story 55 unit apartment building with underground parking; associated site work
A buiding permit has been issued for a new building at 7617 NE Sandy Blvd:
Construct new one story building with associated site work
Building permits are currently under review for the Pine Street Market, which is set to open in fall 2015. Located at SW Second & Pine, the project aims to convert the ground floor of the historic United Carriage and Baggage Transfer Building into a new food hall and culinary themed marketplace. Inspiration comes from markets including Seattle’s Melrose Market and New York’s Gotham West Market. The two floors above will become 18,000 sq ft of creative office space.
