With our origins in Oregon, attention to craft and beauty is elemental to the ZGF culture. A deep respect for the built environment evolved from reverence for the surrounding natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape and a commitment to stewardship of the natural environment. Rather than reflecting a signature style, our work is derived from the particulars of the climate, context, and the human experience. The instinct to build community, making places where people come together for a common purpose, is central to our work. Evolving from a single office with strong regional roots to a firm with seven offices across North America and 750+ staff, ZGF's national reputation was honored with the American Institute of Architects' Architecture Firm Award, recognizing the firm’s “high standards, humanistic concerns, and unique ability to capture the spirit of a place and the aspirations of its inhabitants.”
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“In the Pacific Northwest, a new terminal has opened and it’s not just one of the most beautiful airports in America, it’s up there with the most beautiful in the world.” Learn more about the new PDX Airport in The B1M's video below.
America has finally built a beautiful airport 👉 https://lnkd.in/emF-4fmy #construction #infrastructure #architecture #Portland
We’re honored that the Portland International Airport was named Project of the Year by The Architect's Newspaper as well as Best Infrastructure Project in their 2024 Best of Design Awards! “Sustainability, biophilia, tectonics, composition, material usage, space-making, architecture: the Portland airport hits every single category of creating a soulful building for human beings.” - AN Jury Congratulations to the entire project team for their outstanding work. https://bit.ly/3Vm1NSD Port of Portland, Skanska, Hoffman Construction Company, Timberlab, KPFF Consulting Engineers, PAE
We are thrilled to see #oregonfootball compete in their first #bigtenchampionship this year! For almost 20 years, ZGF has worked with the University of Oregon to design a series of top-tier facilities that not only reflect physical strength in their architectural design but also serve to support players and staff, create a sense of pride, and reinforce the university’s culture and brand. https://bit.ly/41g6WiH
ZGF has long been instrumental in shaping Portland’s urban fabric, including the conversion of the city’s waterfront from a four-lane-highway into a beloved park and civic landmark. ArchDaily highlights Tom McCall Waterfront Park, which marked a significant milestone in urban planning upon completion in 1978 and continues to serve as a beacon for reimaging cities for people rather than cars. https://bit.ly/4i3oN2r
While many universities view their energy infrastructure as “back-of-house” equipment they should hide, Princeton University elected to site its geo-exchange systems at two prominent campus gateways. The thermal utility buildings, designed by ZGF, proudly showcase the system equipment and serve as a teaching tool to educate the campus and community on sustainable energy production. https://bit.ly/3MjMIeD
Transforming the future of healthcare at an existing hospital campus requires visionary leadership and planning. Learn how ZGF has partnered with Seattle Children's over the last 20+ years, from its 2030 campus master plan to implementation and impact. https://bit.ly/495S4Wi
The new embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay was designed as a statement of U.S. diplomacy; reflective of Paraguayan culture and a tribute to the surrounding lush garden landscape. The design embodies a spirit of sustainability while weaving a new community of plazas, gardens, buildings, and breezeways into the compound. https://bit.ly/48ZLY9E U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Caddell Construction
ZGF's James Woolum FAIA, IIDA shares with Green Building and Design that in the post-pandemic era, employees crave a return to the office—but they want it on their own terms. Flexible workplaces that provide a spectrum of opportunities for togetherness, from spaces for collaboration to settings that allow employees to be alone together, are key. https://bit.ly/3YVtbb4
The healthcare industry has a unique opportunity to lead on climate action by reducing emissions, while improving health equity. In Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Jefferson Healthcare is undergoing modernization and expansion that will not only transform patient care but is proving how a rural hospital can exceed its sustainability ambitions at no extra cost. https://bit.ly/4eBfGmA
Lab Design News interviewed ZGF's Vladimir Pajkic and members of the project team for Oregon State University’s Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex about the challenges, construction techniques, and sustainable features of this innovative mass timber lab project. https://bit.ly/3YKaMxN