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Perlo, a dynamic local general contractor, outgrew their prior office and took the opportunity to reimagine their headquarters. The project process began with research, programming, staff outreach, and a careful self-examination of their core values. Ultimately, they decided the new headquarters would need to accommodate their growth, support the well-being of their employees, provide an inspiring environment to meet with clients, and serve as a dramatic illustration of their capabilities as a general contractor. The design sought to clearly express Perlo’s craftsmanship, attention to detail...Learn more

Located at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge, this landmark adaptive reuse project furthers the evolution of Portland’s Central Eastside Industrial District. Mackenzie was tasked with transforming a historical building with several challenging existing conditions into world class software development center for tenant Viewpoint Construction Software. The developer charged the design team with delivering a highly efficient industrial office project (LEED platinum) at market rate within a restrictive budget. The firm provided comprehensive A/E services from concept design through...Learn more

Mackenzie provided full architecture, engineering, and planning services to transform an existing warehouse into a new corporate headquarters for Coffee Bean International, a roaster and distributor. The combined office and manufacturing/distribution facility includes 20,000 SF of flexible office space, 41,000 SF of production space, 22,000 SF of green bean storage, and 40,000 SF of storage for finished goods. Designers viewed the vacant warehouse building as a blank canvas upon which they could start from scratch to create a sense of history. The key exterior addition is a new entry canopy...Learn more

Mackenzie provided full A/E services, including tenant improvements, for the transformation of a blighted 1951 warehouse in Portland’s Central Eastside district into the LEED Gold-certified RiverEast Center. Designers’ goals were to create a high performing office development that retained the industrial nature of the existing structure; seamless integration into the surrounding industrial area; and maximized energy efficiency, minimized waste, and increased environmental quality. As part of the award-winning redevelopment, Mackenzie provided site and plaza design, which included an expansion...Learn more