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Design

Skanska breaks ground on 300,000 sq. ft. mass timber high school

Skanska, a global construction and development firm, broke ground on the modernization of Cleveland High School for Portland Public Schools on June 12. The project will replace the existing school with an approximately 300,000-square-foot high school on the same Southeast Portland site, along with upgrades to the athletics stadium and Powell Park fields. Construction is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed in the summer of 2029.

Furniture

Showcase Furniture highlights growing interest in farmhouse-inspired styles

Showcase Furniture has highlighted increasing customer interest in farmhouse-inspired kitchen seating as homeowners seek furniture styles that combine traditional design influences with practical everyday use. The company’s observations reflect changing customer preferences toward furniture that supports comfort, functionality, and visual consistency within modern residential spaces.