Originally built in 1895, the 208 Building is located at 208 SW 1st in Portland, Ore. We were tasked with renovating the outdated and dimly lit lobby and installing seismic upgrades for the historic building.
After receiving Design Review approval from the City of Portland, as well as a Historic Resource review and with the approval of Restore Oregon, the project underwent seismic upgrades, such as tying the second-floor framing to the exterior walls and installing a new steel brace at the street-facing façade. We also changed the exterior canopies on the facade and made improvements to the basement and first floor public space though the addition of new ADA bathrooms, secure bike storage, a contained garbage room, reconfigured stair, improved lighting, hiding exposed ducting and updating finishes throughout.
Using concrete and steel, and reinforcement of the historic wood frame facade, we made this venerable building’s lobby ready for a new generation of Portlanders.
Contractors: Lease Crutcher Lewis
Structural Engineer: Hayden Engineering
Building Manager: Current Commercial, LLC
Developer: Lex Industries
Photography: Josh Partee
