ArtHouse

Portland, OR
2013

ArtHouse is a six-story student residential building, offering space to make and showcase art.

Overview

Idea

Develop the first residential hall for Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) to boost freshman retention by fostering a supportive community for art students. Maintain private ownership of the property to keep it off the college’s balance sheet.

Implementation

ArtHouse was designed to create a sustainable, walkable urban campus, energizing the North Park Blocks with 24/7 activity while serving as both a hub for creating and showcasing art—and a work of art itself.

Results

The project’s ground floor includes space for the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) Residence Life Office, building management, and two retailers, including an art-themed cafe with rotating exhibits, poetry readings, and public events. The building offers 50 studios, two-, and three-bedroom units in single and double configurations.

Completed by Anyeley as a partner of project^

Building Entrance

Library with Art Books

Large Windows and Light-filled Spaces

Student Residence - Double

Lobby, Outdoor Deck and Hidden Bike Parking

Highlights

Managed the demolition of the existing building on site while safeguarding sensitivities with neighboring structures
Negotiated a complicated easement and construction of a shared wall with one of the neighboring properties
Negotiated an exclusive marketing agreement with PNCA requiring all freshmen to live in the building, later evolving into a Master Lease
Worked with the architect to develop custom designed furniture for the residences
Met the internal goals of PNCA for freshman student retention

Project
Details

Rolse
Developer
Construction Manager
Investor
Asset Manager

Program
Mixed-Use
Student Housing
Retail

Location
Portland, OR

Partners
Umpqua Bank
Powell Family

Building Area
48,067 SF

Total Cost
$11.8M

Sustainability Achieved
LEED Silver

Status
Sold 2019

Completion
2013

ArtHouse at Night
Student Lounge
Residence Life Office
Fully-Furnished Apartments
Courtyard from Above
Student Residence
Stormwater Garden and Bike Storage

Team

Architect
LEVER Architecture
LRS Architects

Landscape Architect
Lango Hansen

Contractor
Walsh Construction

Photographer
Shawn Records

Video

Husqvarna, a top 100 global sustainable company, showcases ArtHouse in a case study video highlighting its sustainability features, including the HiPERFLOOR® polished concrete system, chosen to achieve LEED Silver certification.