The Experiential Design Index

The Portland Building Reconstruction — The Portland Building

DLR Group led the $195M reconstruction of Michael Graves' landmark Portland Building, completed 2019, with an environmental graphics program by Mayer/Reed reflecting the history and landscapes of Portland and Oregon installed across all 15 floors.

VenueThe Portland Building
Project typeMajor Renovation
StatusCompleted
Year completed2019

Credits

FirmRoleNote
DLR Group Architecture $195M full reconstruction of Michael Graves' 1982 postmodern landmark — new unitized curtain wall recreating Graves' original design intent, shear-wall seismic upgrade, interior workplace redesign.
Mayer/Reed Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding Environmental graphics program on all 15 floors reflecting Portland and Oregon history and landscapes.

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