The mezz is the super dynamic extra layer between the ground and upper floors… it involves a loading dock, a catwalk, a triangle shaped room and some of the most visible space in the entire building. It spans from the northern corner of the old Hazelwood building to the far end of the storage building, connected by a new catwalk through the lobby. more

Leftbank is conceived as point in the city where many of the great threads of Portland culture weave together… early on there was a sketchbook, and a scribbled list within whose first word was “bikes”. Many moons later there are stamped drawings of showers and locker rooms, and loads of space dedicated to long term parking… and plans for the framebuilder’s shop, and for the school where she learned to do her thing. Somehow connected to that came the so-called ‘big event’, too, which should probably have another posting on here somewhere. Our hope is to make a tangible contribution to the nascent conversation about what buildings and bikes have to do with each other. more

JHLdesign goes beyond typical interior design services. Creativity, knowledge & working in a harmonious partnership with our clients are the basis to which makes us unique. We care not only about the built environment we create, but also about the strategy of what it lives for. What this means is healthy materials, quality products & timeless design perspectives that are customized to fit every project & individual.

ORANGEWALLstudios is a multi-disciplinary design studio providing design solutions for both interior and exterior residential, commercial and education environments.

Gary Hartill AIA, founder and creative director believes that each project represents an opportunity to create a unique and distinct design based on a strong collaboration of owner, builder and design team.

Not dogmatic in approach; ORANGEWALLstudios seeks to create projects of distinction through a client desire-driven process.

The GreenVille Project is an eco-conscious retail development firm. We are committed to designing, building and maintaining community based, sustainably built, energy neutral retail marketplaces.

The GreenVille experience is like no other.
Our LEED certified retail centers utilize the most cutting-edge technology and environmentally responsible practices available.

Our retail partners are industry innovators who pledge to be environmental stewards and provide the finest possible service and products.

Our commitment to being a socially responsible business is at the core of everything we do.

Founded in 1992, Portland Farmers Market is a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization that operates vibrant farmers markets throughout Portland, OR. Our collection of six urban markets contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, strengthen the local food economy and serve as community gathering places. Each week during the height of the season, more than 26,000 shoppers purchase farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods from more than 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington. In addition to operating markets, Portland Farmers Market also serves as an incubator for emerging businesses, a leader of the local food movement, a source of education, a culinary and cultural destination, and a billboard for Portland’s sustainability movement.

Upstream Public Health is a non-profit organization that promotes the health of all Oregonians by advocating for bold, innovative policies that will create communities where people can thrive. At Upstream, we look at the sources of today’s major health problems; identify creative, evidenced-based policy solutions that will address those root causes; and campaign to make them law by educating policy makers and the media about how our solutions will make people live longer and reduce future health care costs.

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…thats how we felt when we finally moved into Leftbank a few weeks ago, we are home…

late in 2008 the owners of intelligent design, SOLIDCORE, ORANGEWALLstudios and JHL Design came together to form a collective of design based firms that would share resources, networks, skill sets and backgrounds. we felt the team would be more efficient and run a tighter set of ships by leveraging each others strengths. the search was on to find the perfect space for the new collective. after several false starts (fortunate for us none of them worked out) we found Leftbank suite 202 and knew it was home right on the spot. we can be called “design 202″ instead of intelligent design, SOLIDCORE, ORANGEWALLstudios and JHL Design.

now we are temporarily located in suite 208 while 202 is built out. we will have an architectural, interiors, furniture and lighting resource library at the heart of our space and will make it available for the building to use along with some stylin’ conference and lounge spaces once we are moved in, come by and say hi.

holly, bill and gary

Upright Brewing specializes in farmhouse inspired beers rooted in France and Belgium but made with local ingredients and a Pacific Northwest twist. The name is a reference to Charles Mingus and his primary instrument. Mingus was a musician whose compositions defy categorization. At Upright we use a special saison yeast and open fermenters to produce beers that are a true hybrid style, sharing Mingus’ spirit of exercising creativity and craft.

The tasting room is open every Friday from 4:30 - 9pm and Saturday/Sunday from 1 - 6pm.

Gallopowell is a two-man collaborative bent on making things we can believe in. From our architectural roots we design, we build, and we dream. Our work straddles disciplines, and its scope ranges from envisioning something like the Leftbank Project to making a little informational sign that reflects it. After more than two years of working here, we’re proud to claim an official space and dig in to continue the work. Onward.