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January 7, 2021

Michael Graves' iconic Portland Building gets a second skin after a leaky past

  • The $195 million renovation maintained the building's whimsical exterior while giving it a curtainwall to handle Northwest rain.
    • By SAM BENNETT
    Special to the Journal

    Photos by James Ewing/JBSA [enlarge]
    The renovation included changes to the exterior skin while maintaining the vision of architect Michael Graves.

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    Once criticized for its lack of natural light, the building’s renovation opened up interior spaces and included new windows that allow more light to enter.


     
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