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PCC chooses THA Architecture for Cascade bond work
Photos and story by James Hill
The Portland Community College Board of Directors has accepted the bid proposal from THA Architecture to plan the bond construction at its Cascade Campus location in North Portland.
Cascade Campus
The firm will provide comprehensive architectural services for the campus (705 N. Killingsworth St.) such as assessing land-use requirements, design development, cost estimations and more. The college received 19 bids from architectural firms and the written proposals were reviewed and rated by PCC’s bond program and Cascade Campus evaluation committees during the fall. The design costs will come out of the $374 million bond measure, which was approved by local voters in November 2008.
At Cascade, the bond construction would add a simulation lab for first responder and allied health students; expand instruction for careers in pre-kindergarten through high school education; create classrooms; and provide a new child-care facility for students. It also will increase parking and replace boiler stacks.
“With credit enrollment up by nearly 20 percent at this pivotal campus, it’s imperative we move along in the planning process,” said PCC District President Preston Pulliams. “THA Architecture is a wonderful addition to the bond team and will help us plan the appropriate future facilities to meet the needs of the students, staff and public.”
THA Architecture, founded in 1983 by Thomas Hacker, is recognized for the design of public buildings and urban spaces. Libraries, university buildings, museums, theaters and urban design have formed the core of the work. The firm (733 SW Oak St., Suite 100) has received national, regional and local design awards, has won three national design competitions and has been published internationally in five languages.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »