One of the suites at the Commodore Hotel.
(Photo: Courtesy of Commodore Hotel)
The New York Magazine had a recent article extolling the virtues of Astoria. The said Astoria, a “…former industrial town two hours from Portland has transformed into a stylish weekend destination while honoring its maritime history”. I agree with the article and was pleased that it mentioned a number of places that I have done design work on.
I was the architect for Commodore Hotel that had laid dormant for a number of years before its resurrection as a trendy hotel. On the Cannery Pier Hotel, I gave design advice to Jake the owner/developer/designer that led to the creation of the grand lobby looking out at the river. For the Fort George Brewery and Public House I have helped with a number of interventions, including creating the outdoor patio and helping with the upstairs renovation (soon to be opened). At Fort Stevens State Park I am helping the Friends of Old Fort Stevens repair the roof of the Artillery Engineers Building. At the Columbia River Maritime Museum, I was the architect for the renovation of the Astoria Train Depot which has now become the Barbey Maritime Center.
Good to see Astoria getting the recognition it deserves and proud of my small part in it.