Renovations included adding a new mezzanine bar area, accessible all-user restrooms, a LED video screen wall, a Marley dance floor, a lighting grid, full replacement of the building’s MEP systems, and new seating and risers. We closely coordinated the design of the theater with the design of the adjoining ballet school, both with the same owner.

During the project, Convergence addressed some key challenges, including meeting City of Portland seismic requirements, upgrading to current life-safety and accessibility standards, and maintaining the spirit of the historic structure while repurposing it for its new mission. Convergence led our multidisciplinary team of structural, civil, MEP, and landscape consultants to develop cost-effective and realistic solutions for the historic building.

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The owner of St. Johns Coffee Roasters approached us to complete their business expansion and tenant improvement project. We led the project from pre-design through conceptual design and permitting, including fixture, equipment and furniture placement.  The exterior design required meeting applicable zoning, sign, and design overlay requirements; while also meeting the property owner and tenants goals for the finished facade.

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The property owner of Leavitt Station approached us to modernize and refresh the exterior of their 1950’s building. We led the project from pre-design through conceptual design and permitting, including color and light fixture selection. We provided construction project management of the painting and electrical work. The exterior design required meeting applicable zoning, sign, and design overlay requirements; while also meeting the owner’s goals of achieving a fresh, clean, and modern facade.

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This project was a renovation of a single family residence to a restaurant and bar in the St. Johns neighborhood. As this was a change of use, the existing building was required to be upgraded to meet current accessibility and a number of interventions were done to meet fire protection requirements for a commercial building.

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