Danielle LaGrua

Revel in this collaboration between the creative geniuses of ZGF Architects, Lease Crutcher Lewis and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble.  You’ll explore three spaces – The Sapphire Room atop ZGF, the building lobby and Lease Crutcher Lewis’ HQ two blocks away– accompanied by The Quadraphonnes, a saxophone quartet, that will play pieces inspired by the spaces. Drinks and noshables will complete the experience.   Hosted by ZGF Architects, Lease Crutcher Lewis, and Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble.   We will send the…

Enjoy an intimate dinner with Clark/Kjos Architects in the firm’s new studio on the seventh floor of the historic Electric Building in the heart of downtown. With generous windows and exposed structural elements, the office provides new opportunities for firm collaboration.   Hosted by Clark/Kjos Architects.   We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if you need further information.

The details for this event are still coming in, so stay tuned!  PLACE will showcase the work of Otani Pottery Studio, which was started by Tetsuya and Momoko Otani in Shigaraki, one of the six oldest pottery sites in Japan. The event will feature this duo and their work will, no doubt, be exquisite.   Hosted by PLACE.   We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if you need further information.

Enjoy mid-summer perfection while indulging in crawfish Louisiana-style. Join building designers GBD Architects atop The Carson, the tallest building in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown. Good food, relaxing vibes, and uninterrupted views from the West Hills to the downtown skyline make for a unique afternoon of fun and pleasure.   Hosted by Agustin Enriquez, GBD Architects.   We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if you need further information.

With a tower designed to dissolve upwards into the sky through a series of graduations that culminate in a distinguished, illuminated top, Park Avenue West is one of Portland’s newest and most anticipated additions to the downtown skyline.  Tour the building with its designers, then head up to savor views from the magnificent deck while enjoying cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres.   Hosted by Robert Thompson, FAIA, and Elisa Rocha, TVA Architects.   We will send the address after you…

Join in conversation with the Storrs and Belluschi families about Pacific Northwest Architecture while admiring the architecture of Portland icon Pietro Belluschi, FAIA. Savor a culinary specialty prepared by chef Leather Storrs using the original indoor rotisserie and dine in the courtyard of Marti and Anthony Belluschi, FAIA. The midcentury home was designed by Pietro Belluschi for a client in 1948 and thoughtfully restored throughout with handsome additions by his son, Anthony.   Hosted by Andrew Gibson, Marti & Tony…

Don’t miss this evening of conversation with iconic Portland developer, Homer Williams, as he talks with Brian Libby about Portland, the future, and his crusade against homelessness. Located in the reimagined 1960 Pacific Northwest home of Sid and Teresa Scott, dinner and drinks will be created by Portland’s own Gabe Pascuzzi—Eater 2017 Chef of the Year.   Hosted by Teresa and Sid Scott, Scott | Edwards Architecture.   We will send the address after you register. Please call 503-664-3951 if…

This event has been rescheduled to September 24   From grain to glass, Shine Distillery & Grill is a new working distillery and restaurant in North Portland that delivers elevated pub food with craft cocktails. The space has been thoughtfully designed with a custom distillery showcased within the restaurant. Come for a first look at this new space, hear from the designers involved and sample the appetizers and cocktails!   Hosted by Corey Omey, EMA Architecture & Shine Distillery.  …