Facade of Michael Graves' Postmodernist Portland Building Dismantled in Preparation for Recladding
Work has begun on the dismantling of the facade of Michael Graves? iconic Portland Building, part of a $195 million project that could see the building lose its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.Â
The Portland Building under construction. Image © Iain MacKenzie. via Docomomo
Work has begun on the dismantling of the facade of Michael Graves? iconic Portland Building, part of a $195 million project that could see the building lose its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.Â
The teal tiles have been removed from the building podium.. Image © Joakim Lord. via Docomomo
Often recognized as the first built example of civic-scale Postmodern architecture, the Portland Building was completed in 1982 for the relatively low cost of $28.9 million (including furnishings), instantly putting Portland on the map as a city of progressive design ideals. Housing the city?s municipal offices, the building was most notable for its graphic painted concrete and tile facade, which rescaled and flattened elements of classical architectural.But over the years, seismic deficiencies and water intrusions issues have plagued the structure, requiring constant maintenance, including a large renovation to fix cracks in the lobby and food court just 8 years after its opening.These issues led the city to investigate how to best improve the site in 2014 ? considering options as drastic as demolition. But in 2015, after fightback from preserva...
The Portland Building under construction. Image © Iain MacKenzie. via Docomomo
Work has begun on the dismantling of the facade of Michael Graves? iconic Portland Building, part of a $195 million project that could see the building lose its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.Â
The teal tiles have been removed from the building podium.. Image © Joakim Lord. via Docomomo
Often recognized as the first built example of civic-scale Postmodern architecture, the Portland Building was completed in 1982 for the relatively low cost of $28.9 million (including furnishings), instantly putting Portland on the map as a city of progressive design ideals. Housing the city?s municipal offices, the building was most notable for its graphic painted concrete and tile facade, which rescaled and flattened elements of classical architectural.But over the years, seismic deficiencies and water intrusions issues have plagued the structure, requiring constant maintenance, including a large renovation to fix cracks in the lobby and food court just 8 years after its opening.These issues led the city to investigate how to best improve the site in 2014 ? considering options as drastic as demolition. But in 2015, after fightback from preserva...
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