Collaboration with GBD Architects
Completed, 2019.

Pliskin Architecture, in collaboration with Portland-based GBD Architects, was hired by an international software company to design their 12,000sf office space in a downtown Portland high-rise. The design approach was to provide employees multiple opportunities to experience the space – through adaptable space, lighting, furniture, and scale.

Communal functions are tucked against the core while open work desks line the perimeter capitalizing on the natural light of the eastern and southern exposures and the view of the Willamette River.

Core walls are clad with compressed-paper acoustical tile that acts as a backdrop to offices, conference rooms, and a large breakroom. A hybrid glass and wood screen wall between the perimeter work areas and the core functions creates a unifying transparent layer between the different functions and provides additional seating and storage along the breakroom. A large hybrid table/bench/desk connects the reception area, breakroom, and game room.

Photos: Sally Painter Photography

PROJECT TEAM

Design Architect – Pliskin Architecture
      Marie-Charlotte Lemoine, Emily Vo Nguyen, Barak Pliskin, James Quick, Emma Ross
Executive Architect – GBD Archtiects
      Kent Pottebaum, Jesus Fernandez
Lighting – Megan Pfeffer Trimarchi
Graphic Design – afreeman
General Contractor  – Howard S. Wright
      Iris Boulware, Chris Holbrook, Peter Poling, Rachel Stehly, Dan Stephens
Project Management – Cushman & Wakefield
      Susan Jahn, Emily Richardson
Furniture – Edge Office
      Tracy Byerly, Michael Kerr