American Architecture Award-Winning Reconstruction Design

A New Standard for Preservation

Corner view of beige building with red geometric details and blue ribbon design at side, surrounded by trees

The Portland Building renovation utilizes a rainscreen envelope to improve building performance.

The ceiling of the historic lobby at the reconstructed Portland Building.

The historic elevator lobby of the Portland Building has been restored while allowing for views through the east and west elevations of the building.

The historic second floor lobby of the Portland Building holds Raymond Kaskey's competition-winning model of the Portland Statue.

Exterior view of building with double height panel of 6 square windows illuminated green from within around hanging sculpture

The 5th Avenue elevation of the building features a double-height glass volume and an AI-generated, 3D-printed sculpture by Refik Anadol.

The perimeter of the second floor now reveals natural light and views onto neighboring buildings.

A conference room with glass wall into hallway has floor to ceiling windows looking onto the back of the Portlandia sculpture

A conference room for city employees overlooks the iconic Portlandia statue.

Each workplace floor features a cafe for city employees along the perimeter of the building to maximize access to natural light.

The 15th floor of the reconstructed Portland Building offers alternative work settings and meeting areas for city and government employees to collaborate.

Explore Our Projects

Exterior view of geometric Shenzhen Natural History Museum multibuilding site illuminated from below at night

Shenzhen Natural History Museum

Design Mimics the Hills and Valleys of the Pearl River Delta

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Hines T3 Partnership building in Minneapolis, a mass timber midrise building illuminated at night

Hines T3 Partnership

Modern Loft Office: Timber, Transit, Technology

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University of Southern California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with full bleachers on game day

University of Southern California

Preserving an Icon for Future Victories

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street view of Cleveland Museum of Natural History, a two section building with curved white roof, large metal sculpture center

Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation

Inspired by the Water that Shapes Our World

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Canyon View High School campus is a modern steel building with exposed structural beams and solar canopies

Canyon View High School

Innovation and Change for Next-Gen Students

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hotel lobby with velvet upholstered seating and an open bar

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Distinctly Relevant Reinvention

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Campus plaza at Oberlin College seen from top of the stairs looking down to walkway under 4th floor skywalk

OBERLIN COLLEGE + CONSERVATORY

Expanding Arts Facilities for the Future

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a hotel lobby with white plaster and millwork, billiard tables, and plush leather leather upholstered furniture

Surety Hotel

The Luxury of Social Currency

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Main atrium learning space with skylights at CC-CWRU Sheila & Eric Samson Pavilion

Cleveland Clinic Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion

Next Gen Education: Teamwork

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View from above back of crowd at Murphy Arts District concert with band illuminated on stage

Murphy Arts District

Creating an Entertainment Destination

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Swarthmore College Dining and Community Commons

First Net-Zero Dining Facility in the Country

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Aerial view of U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education Master Plan

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education

Education Rooted in Culture and Context

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Exterior corner view of Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery from across a busy street

Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery

Reinvigorating a National Historic Landmark

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Corner view of crowd in partially covered St. Joseph Health Amphitheater at Lakeview at night while band performers on stage

St. Joseph Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

New Cultural Amenity on the Lake

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the exterior of the wayne aspinall federal building with a pink flowering tree in the foreground

Wayne Aspinall Federal Building

Peak Performance for a Historic Building

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Oyster Development Portfolio building viewed from opposite corner. A glass building with white seams and orange accents

Oyster Development Portfolio

The Value in Design Excellence

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exterior view of the youth facility at night with bright square windows on the building

Campus Kilpatrick Youth Facility

Trauma-Responsive Care for Youth in Custody

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Compton High School

Community Transformation Through College Prep

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Freedom West Homes in San Francisco. A GIF of the 4 proposed multistory buildings pop up in yellow over the site

Freedom West Homes

Renewed Urban Housing in San Francisco

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The Baoshan Long Beach Mixed Use Tower, cylindrical glass tower on a site with 4 other buildings next to the water

Baoshan Long Beach Mixed-Use Tower

World-Class Tower Sparks Urban Renewal

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Smart City Korea illuminated at night with green roof buildings and a large park curving towards lake

Smart City Korea

Mountains and Rivers Embroidered on Silk

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Exterior view of Huili International School with clear sky

Huili International School

A Private Campus for Students Facing a Global Economy

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Sports Society entrance illuminated at night from double height windows. A banner hangs above of a soccer player in a galaxy

Sport Society

Immersive Retail Space Hosts Futuristic Arena

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West-MEC

Revolutionized Concepts for STEM Education

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High Altitude Performance Center at the University of Wyoming seen from stands looking to stone building with yellow smoke

University of Wyoming

A Performance Facility to Develop the Whole Athlete

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Sustainability Master Plan Underway at Riverside CCD

DLR Group’s design will pave the way for future sustainability master plans on higher education campuses across California.

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DLR Group Earns Two American Architecture Awards

The restoration of a historic icon and the design of a modern opera house are recognized with the industry’s highest award.

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Ismaili Center to be Houston's Newest Cultural Asset

DLR Group is leading the team of architectural partners responsible for delivering a venue dedicated to educational, cultural, and social events.

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DLR Group Named Designer of the Year

Boutique Design magazine announced this recognition at its 41st annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality where the firm also received four design awards across four categories.