On World Water Day and PLACE’s birthday, we reflect on the sacred rhythm of life. This year’s theme, Glacier Preservation, highlights the urgency of our moment: our future depends on rapidly vanishing ice - and with it, climate stability. Protect water. Design with care. Steward our shared future.
关于我们
Imagine a place where visitors roll up their sleeves, engage in artistic activities, draw, make models, exchange provocative ideas and experience a taste of what drives this collective towards design excellence. An industrial warehouse transformed into a collaborative and creative design studio in Portland, Oregon, PLACE practices a philosophy of people inspired placemaking. Founded in 2010, the studio is committed to landscape architecture, planning, art, and urban design as a gateway to the quality of life worldwide. From simple sketches and 3D renderings to 1:1 scale sculptured models, PLACE explores a spectrum of visual communication strategies during the design process. Using our in-house workshop, designers produce full-scale mock-ups to test physical representations of the final design to study and communicate ideas with clients, committees, and the public. Embracing practices that give back to the planet and benefit the global community, PLACE uses nature as inspiration. Recently assisting with the final design of the Natural Organic Recycling Machine (NORM) for Hassalo on Eighth, a new building development with over 1M sq ft. of new construction near downtown Portland. Much like a wetland, tidal cells and natural processes clean and treat effluent turning the buildings’ waste into reusable water for flushing toilets, irrigating landscape, and cooling towers. PLACE sponsors company-wide civic activities, including the belief that children and adults of all abilities should be able to play and learn together. With $100,000 in-kind assistance from Schematic Design through Construction Administration and As-Builts, marketing and fundraising, PLACE ensured that Harper’s Playground successfully became the first universal playground in Portland. During the last eight years, PLACE’s studio, art gallery, workshop, and mobile workforce served as an incubator for numerous regional community events and projects benefiting from in-kind materials and services by PLACE.
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https://www.place.la
PLACE的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 建筑与规划
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Portland，Oregon
- 类型
- 合营企业
- 领域
- Landscape Architecture、Urban Design、Art、Planning、Community Engagement和Sustainability
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PLACE员工
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Brandon Metcalf
CEO & Founder of Asymbl | Assembling the Future of Work | 20+ Years in Salesforce & Staffing | Repeat Global Tech Founder
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Craig McGlynn
RLA, Principal Landscape Architect at PLACE STUDIO
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Carmen Glass
Creator I Designer I Editor
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Christopher Toppino
Co-Founder at Place Payments (acquired by i3 Verticals)
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Black History Month is a call to honor the power of community-driven design - places that cultivate belonging, preserve heritage, and empower all. Rockwood Village embodies this spirit, a home where culture, connection, and opportunity flourish. At its core is Mudbone Grown, a Black-owned farm celebrating Oregon’s Black farming legacy through food access and education, reinforcing a shared vision of resilience and belonging. Designed with heart, it nurtures health, learning, and relationships with welcoming spaces, playful landscapes, and year-round programming. https://lnkd.in/d5uZ58BD https://lnkd.in/dnTJVxV4
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Mahonia Crossing is a mixed-income “Community for All Ages” housing development in Salem, Oregon, that uses design to promote connection. The development’s building typologies include family-centered residential walk-ups, a senior living building, and a community building—each responding to the differing needs of residents in 30, 60, and 80 percent AMI brackets. The integrated architecture and interior design approach supports indoor-outdoor living, incorporates art into daily life, and creates opportunities for a series of passive and active multi-generational interactions. Mahonia Crossing features a Path-to-Net-Zero community building, integral to the development’s focus on sustainability. ??: Casey Braunger, ASMP, Jeremy Bittermann ???: Community Development Partners, Gerding Builders, Interface Engineering, Inc., Stonewood Structural Engineers, PLACE, Urban Resources, Inc., Guardian, EngAGE NW, QE Consultants, Radongreen, Winterbook Planning, WestechEngineering #MultiFamilyHousingDesign #MultiFamilyHousingArchitecture #AffordableHousing
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Exciting news - construction is officially underway for Woodland Hearth in Tigard! ??? Located along a major thoroughfare in a busy, mixed-use neighborhood, this new 63-unit housing community will feature 19 three-bedroom and five four-bedroom units, providing much-needed affordable homes for families of all sizes. We’re thrilled to partner with Colas Construction, VALAR Consulting Engineering, PLACE, Janet Turner Engineering, BKF Engineers, and ColeBreit Engineering on this transformative project, bringing more affordable and sustainable housing to our community. #LRSArchitects #AffordableHousing #TigardOR #CommunityGrowth
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Portland’s first snowfall of the season draped the city in a quiet, breathtaking stillness, bringing to mind this enchanting winter moment at the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building. A project close to PLACE’s heart, it embodies a harmony of sustainability and bold design—mesmerizing beneath a pristine winter wonderland. https://lnkd.in/gC3VfveW
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PDX Airport Main Terminal – A Walk in The Oregon Forest | Jury's Favorite in Landscape Architecture - Public Landscape ?? The Portland Airport Main Terminal celebrates the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, offering passengers a warm welcome to Oregon through an immersive experience inspired by a tranquil forest walk. The redesigned terminal captures the essence of PDX—America’s Best Airport—by simplifying travel and evoking a sense of wonder, reflecting the region’s biophilic, calming, and resilient spirit. ?? Company: PLACE Lead Designer: Mauricio Villarreal Other Credit: ZGF Architects, WOOD Architecture ltd, Cistus, Hoffman, Skanska, KPFF, PAE, ARUP Photo Credit: Ema Peter, Celeste Noche, Dror Baldinger FAIA Client: Port of Portland ?? Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eKxyuv8X #bltbuiltdesignawards #bltdesignawards #bltawards #designaward #landescapearchitecture # publiclandscape
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Talented students at PSU School of Architecture's ARCH 480 Urban Design studio presented innovative ideas for the OMSI District, reimagining Portland's waterfront. The bold project ideas focused on Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK) values celebrating connections with nature, land, human and non-human communities, history, and culture. ? The presentations sparked engaging discussions with a professional community, showcasing the students' commitment to shaping welcoming and meaningful spaces for 7 Generations. ? We love and appreciate the students' inspirations and achievements. Looking forward to crossing paths again!
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Design has the power to connect, inspire, and transform and we’re honored for visionary partnerships with clients recently recognized at the 2024 Architecture MasterPrize Awards: ? NIKE Shoe Dog Bridge: Best of Best in Installations & Structures ? NIKE World Headquarters: Best of Best in Large-Scale Landscape Projects ? PDX Airport Main Terminal: Winner in Public Landscape ? University of Oregon - Hayward Field: Winner in Educational Landscape ? OSU Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx): Honorable Mention in Educational Landscape ? These creative collaborations reflect iconic placemaking, fostering connection, innovation, and a meaningful sense of place. We extend our gratitude to all collaborators who brought these designs to life! https://lnkd.in/eJzjMm2Z
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Thank you AIA Oregon for the Nike Shoe Dog Bridge Honor Award! We appreciate the recognition, the client trust, and the DC team’s excellence. Congratulations to all the winners and the PDX design community for continued camaraderie. PLACE.? https://lnkd.in/ewQjF64K
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PLACE hosted a closing reception for Patrícia López Piedrahita, our dear friend and a visiting artist from Colombia. Celebrating fusion of nature and beauty, the exhibition Synchronicity showcased her first-ever jewelry pop-up in North America. Thank you PDX community for joining us in a warm welcome and support of Pati. It was wonderful to see you and you are in for a treat with the book signing with Michael Kenna on 12.5. TH 5-7pm. See you soon! https://lnkd.in/getC6taB
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