Ground Workshop

Yesterday we celebrated the groundbreaking of The Strong Family Apartments! Located on a one-acre site at the intersection of N Alberta Street and N Williams Avenue, the building will provide affordable apartments to 75 households with incomes from 30% to 60% of the area median income (AMI).   Previously owned by the Strong family, who have deep roots in North Portland, the site was sold to the Portland Housing Bureau, who selected Community Development Partners (CDP) and Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) to develop the site. In CDP’s press release, Eric Paine, CEO of Community Development Partners, said CDP is fortunate to partner with SEI to bring The Strong Family Apartments and Alberta Alive to life: “We share the goal of creating vibrant spaces that will fortify the historically Black neighborhoods of North and Northeast Portland.”   Project Team Clients: Community Development Partners and Self Enhancement, Inc. General Contractor: Colas Construction Construction Management: DCM Consulting, LLC. Civil: Vega Civil Engineering, LLC Structural: KPFF Consulting Engineers Landscape: Ground Workshop Interior Design: Candace Ullal, Interior Architecture & Design 📸 Ashley Courter

The new City of Salem Shops Public Works building is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, enhancing the mental and social well-being of all employees. All restrooms are designed to provide comfort and privacy for everyone, maximizing space to focus on essential building amenities. Inside, an all-user locker room, easily accessible for field workers returning from the elements, offers private changing areas and restrooms to ensure dignity and comfort. https://lnkd.in/ggG7mvzb Architecture and Interiors: Hacker Builder: Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company Mass Timber Manufacturer: Freres Wood and DR Johnson Lumber Landscape: Ground Workshop Owner’s Rep: COMPASS PROJECT SOLUTIONS, INC. Structural: KPFF Consulting Engineers Civil: Westtech Engineering Client: City of Salem Photos: Josh Partee #cityofsalem #inclusivedesign #hackerarchitects #hackerinteriors

BrookLand Apartments is featured in The Business Tribune in an article written by Brian Libby titled "Portland Architecture: Southeast Portland’s courtyard-centered Brookland Apartments set an example" https://lnkd.in/dvQtXf7P BrookLand is designed by Hacker (architecture and interiors), developed by Ethos Development LLC, and built by R&H Construction with landscape design by Ground Workshop. Photography by Stephen Miller. #hackerarchitects #hackerinteriors #mixedusedevelopment #multifamily

Yesterday was a beautiful day for a site visit at Glisan Landing! The team has been working hard and it’s looking great.   Project Team Developer: Related Northwest Clients: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization and Catholic Charities of Oregon Owner’s Rep: GLI Advisors General Contractor: LMC Construction Structural Engineer: VALAR Consulting Engineering Civil: Emerio Design Landscape: Ground Workshop MEP: Interface Engineering, Inc. Acoustic Engineer: Acoustic Design Studio

Tomorrow, Sarah Vaz is presenting Fora Health at the 2024 AIA AAH Summer Leadership Summit in Denver, CO. She is in good company, presenting alongside nine other exceptional projects that won the 2023 National Healthcare Design Award. Big congrats to the whole Fora Health team. Project Team Client: Fora Health Treatment & Recovery Contractor: R&H Construction Landscape: Ground Workshop MEP: Säzän Group Inc. Structural: catena consulting engineers Civil: Vega Civil Engineering, LLC

The Grand Opening for the Hazel Ying Lee Apartments was a phenomenal celebration! As the largest affordable housing project built from the Portland Housing Bond, featuring 206 new homes, this project underscores the power of unity and dedication in addressing housing needs and fostering community well-being. Our appreciation to each leader who spoke to commemorate this joyful occasion- Home Forward CEO Ivory Mathews, City of Portland Commissioner Carmen Caballero Rubio, Joint Office of Homeless Services Director Daniel Field, Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS), Mary Li, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Region 10 Administrator, Andrew Lofton, and our President & CEO of Colas Construction, Andrew Colas! It was wonderful to connect with the family of Hazel Ying Lee, who served during World War II. She was a trailblazer for women and Chinese Americans in aviation, and we are forever inspired that her story will be known. A loud round of applause for our project partners and team! Home Forward Portland Housing Bureau Holst Ground Workshop Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization Birdee Media Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gD9tqAEp #buildingtomorrowtoday

The Washington County Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) consists of two buildings, the Beaverton Recovery Center and the Hillsboro Recovery Center, which together, will provide comprehensive addiction treatment support. Upon completion, CATT will provide 86 new treatment beds, a peer drop-in center, crisis services, and more. Both buildings were designed with trauma-informed design principles, incorporating access to nature via courtyards, ample natural lighting from windows and skylights, neutral and calming color palettes with natural materials, and clear wayfinding. These principles will create a welcoming and supportive environment for people seeking treatment and support. Learn more about the design and programming in each building at the link below.   Project Team Client: Washington County Contractor: R&H Construction, partnered with ADVANCED TRIBAL, LLC. Service Providers: CODA, Inc., LifeWorks NW, Solutions Group NW, Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon Structural & Civil: Froelich Consulting Engineers MEP: Säzän Group Inc.-group-inc. Landscape: Ground Workshop