Introducing The Mad Dog Block, an adaptive reuse project in Central SE Portland /  by Matt Loosemore

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The permits have been filed, the design finalized and now it’s time to get to work on The Mad Dog Block. 

The first phase will be an adaptive reuse project that will incorporate two warehouse buildings, both built in the 1920s, snuggled next to the Hawthorne Bridge at 210 and 226 SE Madison Street.

The combined buildings will provide shared amenities and tenants will have private conferencing on the second floor, as well as access to a roof deck and a structure that provides a spectacular view of downtown Portland. The building will also provide break-out and collaborative spaces, an abundance of bike parking, and shared tenant parking.

Building on the Central Eastside’s DNA of bricks, beams and warehouses, the adaptive reuse project will feature industrial and modern finishes throughout and at 55,000 square feet, will provide spaces for small-scale manufacturers, creatives and other small to medium-sized businesses. 

The Central Eastside Industrial District has a long legacy of manufacturing and attracting entrepreneurs and businesses that help drive the local and state economy. As denizens of Central Eastside ourselves, we’re thrilled to be a part of that legacy and build upon it for the next generation of makers and manufacturers.

And by retrofitting existing buildings through our adaptive reuse knowledge, we’re also keeping the district’s history and legacy alive. 

Client: 210 SE Madison OZ LLC
Developer: Libertas Management LLC
Contractor: Truebeck Construction







Creating new spaces for creatives /  by Matt Loosemore

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For more than 15 years, Straub Collaborative has delivered superior eCommerce product shots and marketing imagery with industry-leading photography, videography and G7® color certified retouching services.

A few years back, we were tasked with creating a contemporary but timeless space for the creative studio that could be used for staff to interact, for clients to relax and with large spaces for events and entertaining.

The result was a modern industrial creative office that emerged from an existing space using concrete, glass, stainless steel, carpet, and wood.

We divided the space into two parts: We reused the 80% of the building that was 1950’s tilt concrete and heavy timber construction warehouse for photo studios and product storage.  On the workspace side of the building, we used the existing 1950’s brick and concrete mid-century office as inspiration for a deck and awning addition and contemporary interiors.

The new space now has ground floor and mezzanine offices, conference and huddle rooms, an entertainment lounge, photo studios, and a new patio / deck area with awning for staff and clients.

Partners

Developer: Harsch Investment Properties
Contractors: Pacific Crest Structures
VLMK Engineering + Design – TI and Deck
Miller Consulting Engineers Inc. – Roof Beam Engineering
Photography: Josh Partee





 

 

A new year, a new bank completed and opened /  by Matt Loosemore

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The Clackamas County Bank in Gresham, Oregon, is officially open for business.

The newest financial project designed by the team at SUM features a main floor with main branch area, as well as offices and support spaces. The second floor features offices and a community room where local organizations can gather for meetings and events. 

Adjacent to the community room, customers will enjoy a large outdoor fireplace with rainwater gathered over the entry canopy, flowing down the face of the building in an open downspout. 

For exterior materials, the new branch was clad with 80% light gray and dark gray brick, natural wood and natural Loon Lake stone. 

The new branch complements the culture of the bank: a warm, inviting place that offers a professional but personal atmosphere for its customers. Thanks goes to Bremik Construction for being great partners on the project.

For more information, contact principal Matt Loosemore.

Photos: Josh Partee

Historic Estacada Main Street project starts construction /  by Matt Loosemore

More news from our project in downtown Estacada. If you missed an earlier post, we’ve been working with the City of Estacada’s economic development and downtown revitalization team to help transform older buildings on its main street.

We’re pleased to announce that construction has started on the Broadway Building as well as the structure at 365 S Broadway, another building we helped redesign. 

Formerly home to Bank of the West (and several businesses before that), the building will soon be home to Geochron, who will occupy the rear of the building, making their one-of-a-kind timepieces, and one other business yet to be determined, who will occupy the retail storefront on Broadway. The building owner has several interested potential business tenants—inspiring news since the space has been vacant for a number of years. 

We’re proud to be a part of this amazing project to help revitalize downtown Estacada.  

Breaking ground soon: First Federal Savings & Loan /  by Matt Loosemore

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We’re breaking ground soon on our latest financial project: First Federal Savings & Loan in McMinnville, OR. The 35,000 square-foot building will include brick, stone panel, and storefront glazing, using conventional framing, a rainscreen envelope, and membrane roofing. 

We’re aiming to design a building that embodies the client’s mission statement. This includes a timeless, yet contemporary building that’s built to last; providing employees with an excellent place to work, using biophilic design and lots of natural light. 

We’ll be sure to post images during the building process. 

Team: R&H Construction, Hayden Consulting Engineers (Structural), AKS Engineering & Forestry (Civil + Landscape)

Retrofitting one of Portland’s oldest buildings  /  by Matt Loosemore

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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