Market Sector: Working Spaces

Established in 1916, Fred Shearer & Sons is Portland’s longest-operating wall and ceiling contractor. Located in an industrial office park in Tigard, their building was a typical warehouse—a large concrete volume fronted by a nondescript office box. Only signage distinguished it from other properties. They wanted their building to better reflect their legacy with a… Continue reading Industrial Rehab

The Central Eastside Industrial District of Portland exudes grit and class. Trains still rumble through the neighborhood and vegetable growers unload crates of their latest produce. Meanwhile, on an adjacent street, a trendy restaurant attracts newcomers. Rich with old warehouses, the neighborhood is poised for revitalization. ReCraft Home Remodeling, a Portland general contractor, purchased this… Continue reading Warehouse Rehab

The Central Eastside Industrial District of Portland features several hundred old warehouses. Many of the buildings are brick and timber structures–a desirable palette of rich materials too expensive to build with today. As this neighborhood grows away from wholesale distribution to retail and office functions, building owners want to renovate rather than tear down. These… Continue reading Taylor Building

This nurse practitioner had a dream, but not the right building to make it a reality. Medical clinic design has the power to make a difference and, in this case, it delivered—transforming a former home into a reputable clinic. The 1950s ranch-style building was originally a house with an attached garage. Over time it was… Continue reading Gateway Medical Clinic