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The '''Portland Building''' in downtown houses city offices. | The '''Portland Building''' in downtown houses city offices. | ||
The building itself is a controversial design by architect Michael Graves. | The building itself is a controversial postmodern design by architect Michael Graves. Local detractors -- notably former mayors of the city, and Portland's own internationally known architect [[Pietro Belluschi]] -- criticized its ticky-tacky look and unworkable interior spaces. | ||
The western facade serves as a pedestal for Raymond Kaskey's colossal allegorical bronze of [[Portlandia]], easily the best part of the whole affair. | |||
[[Category:Buildings]] | [[Category:Buildings]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:58, 24 September 2011
The Portland Building in downtown houses city offices.
The building itself is a controversial postmodern design by architect Michael Graves. Local detractors -- notably former mayors of the city, and Portland's own internationally known architect Pietro Belluschi -- criticized its ticky-tacky look and unworkable interior spaces.
The western facade serves as a pedestal for Raymond Kaskey's colossal allegorical bronze of Portlandia, easily the best part of the whole affair.