Portland water bureau interstate renovation project
With over 300 Portland Water Bureau employees reporting to this facility each day, the Interstate Maintenance Facility provides a front door for operations, as well as a renewed civic presence in the Albina commercial district.
The LEED Gold-certified facilities consist of a new warehouse building, an office building, and extensive site modernization. The project features a 36,000 SF essential services warehouse building that serves the Bureau’s maintenance operations and houses a 200-person training room, warehousing of maintenance materials, and shops areas. In addition, the 42,000 SF office building provides field crew and security support.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
Portland, OR
OWNER
Portland Water Bureau
CONTRACTOR
Hoffman Construction
SIZE
Phase 1 – 28,000 sf Shops, Stores & Warehouse │ Phase 2 – 38,000 sf Maintenance and Operations
COMPLETED
2016
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
LEED Gold Certified
PHOTOGRAPHER
Thomas Harris
LEED certification identifies the Water Bureau’s Interstate Facility as a showcase example of sustainability and demonstrates their leadership in transforming the building industry.
Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, USGBC
A Category 4 Essential Facility, the buildings are intended to remain functional during a catastrophic event and allow the Portland Water Bureau to continue serving the City.
Office spaces are open to promote team communication, filled with daylight, and use sustainable low-VOC finishes to maintain a healthy indoor environment for staff.
Flexible room for training and employee breaks
Staff kitchen and break room
