Portman Architects

07/28/2022

“I went to architecture with a desire to create but hoping to find purpose. I felt like Architecture would give me direction in a creative sense, which it certainly has. Architecture, design, and creation become a reaction to constant problem solving while allowing expression and beauty.” says Azha Parker, Designer in our Atlanta studio.

This month, we’re highlighting Azha’s incredible leadership as a new designer and her shared experience and insight on architecture school versus architecture work.

https://portmanarchitects.com/insight/voices-from-portman-architects-azha-parker/

Portman Architects

07/11/2022

The City of Atlanta Government, Portman Holdings, and the Atlanta BeltLine leaders have officially broken ground for Junction Krog District, a mixed-use Class A office building on the Beltline Eastside Trail in the Old Fourth Ward. Portman Architect’s new, state-of-the-art facility’s design will strengthen the city’s abilities to connect and promote the health and work and play connectivity of all Atlantans.

Envisioned by Portman Holdings, Junction Krog District will serve as a “public porch” to the Atlanta Beltline eastside trail. Portman Architect Design lead Andrew DaCosta, AIA, NCARB states that the intent is to make the space feel like a massive porch or outdoor living room where people can connect to eat and dine, socialize, work, and play. Portman Architects is famously known for cultivating identity embedded in and . Junction Krog District will feature murals and sculpture artworks to enhance the culture and creativity that the Atlanta Beltline brings to the people and its community.

via Urbanize Atlanta

Junction Krog Street project includes three restaurant spaces, office balconies over Eastside Trail, and huge public porch

06/29/2022

Please join us in welcoming B.J. Laterveer, AIA, NCARB, to our firm. With global experience transforming and -Use developments his ability to lead change and facilitate growth has resulted in new and innovative practices in leadership. “B.J. is a change expert. His experience guiding development leaders to implement change will enrich our practice area offerings to clients,” says Portman Architects CEO Robert Halverson, AIA, NCARB.

Portman Architects

06/22/2022

Portman Architects has always been at the forefront of Rethinking The Future for and experiences. Our luxury hotel and residential projects continue to invoke new urban styles and ideals in many communities. From transforming the skyline to being a catalyst for economic growth, our designs positively impact the communities we reach.

Explore 15 iconic projects that have been a catalyst throughout the world here:

Portman Architects is a world renowned architecture firm that is over 60 years old. The firm was founded by Architect John C. Portman....

06/15/2022

As we celebrate this year’s , reflects on our roots. Our founder, John Portman Jr., was at the forefront of social change in Atlanta during the ’60s, driving the three C’s: , , and partnership for the city’s civil rights movement. He designed and developed The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta’s architectural legacy and local history – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called the “Hotel of Hope” – the first integrated hotel to open its doors to the African Americans in the Atlanta community.

Portman Architects profoundly believes in the cause of social responsibility and change through design. As we reflect on this Juneteenth, we continue to hold the torch for our founder, John Portman Jr., and his profound social movement, as we remain steadfast in utilizing our platform to implement and design solutions for our communities around the globe.

06/09/2022

We are famously known for cultivating identity embedded in and . Deeply integrated into our approach, our craft and creative placemaking projects help transform communities into lively, beautiful, and resilient places with the arts at their core. We believe combining arts, culture, and diverse partners can revitalize our communities, promote social change, and positively impact our human experiences for the greater good.

06/01/2022

When large-scale development impacts public work, community outreach and reaching consensus-based agreements to structure and facilitate the process of multi-stakeholder, multi-issue negotiation is the fundamental component in shaping a viable solution. We recognize the needs of our local users while managing the process of deliberation among the various stakeholders, creating an iconic destination that honors the unique attributes and culture of the surrounding neighborhoods.

05/24/2022

ULI Atlanta recently revealed its 26th annual awards winners, highlighting unique contributions to in that advance the organization’s global mission. We are excited to announce that Coda Tech Square was awarded in the Office / Development category, and we look forward to the project’s continued success.

Congratulations to our entire project team for this distinguished win! Portman Holdings | Integral Group | DPR Construction | SWA/Balsley | ai3 | ASD | SKY

Georgia Institute of Technology

05/17/2022

Happy anniversary, Hyatt Regency Atlanta! This month, we join Hyatt in celebrating 55 years of groundbreaking history and futuristic hotel development.

We take pride in this revolutionary that has helped define the iconic Hyatt brand since 1967. This first project established a deep-rooted partnership that has realized distinct design features which continue to shape hospitality-based innovation, inspire contemporary cinema, and serve an unparallel user experience.

Learn more about the project here: https://bit.ly/hyatt-regency-atl

Hyatt Regency

04/26/2022

Introducing Our Brand-New Spark! To coincide with our evolution as a design collaborative, we've launched a new vision and values statement that is crafted to reflect the firm's commitment to profoundly understanding our client's businesses, solving complex design challenges of the 21st century, and delivering world-class results at any scale.

With this regenerative adaptation comes refreshed branding, a new website, and new office space that amplify our core values, design process, and evolving practice.

To learn more about our firm's evolution, visit https://bit.ly/brand-new-spark.

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04/21/2022

As market conditions present new challenges, evolves and reassesses site relationships with built form, social fabric, , and economic viability. Many of the projects we see today address four roles for urban building typologies impacting different scales of communities and .

Tap the link below to read the full article or visit https://bit.ly/typologies-impacting-urbanization.

Portman Architects

04/07/2022

We are proud supporters of the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)'s new exhibition, Full Circle: Design Without End. The show explores the impact of on replenishing our ecosystems and showcases work that connects humans to nature. Like MODA, we believe that design is among the most powerful tools we have for making positive change in the world. This exhibition demonstrates the idea of designing spaces that support and focus on a healthier and more resilient future.

The exhibit is on view at until September 25, 2022. Stop by and see it if you're in — or participate in exhibition-related virtual and IRL programming!