CSI

Monthly Chapter Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2009

Tour of

Ziba Design's New Headquarters

1044 NW Ninth Avenue

Portland, OR 97209

Ziba is an internationally recognized design consultancy that helps
companies create meaningful ideas, designs and experiences that consumers crave. The 76,000-square-foot building at Ninth Avenue and Marshall Street in the Pearl District will be finished in August. Ziba has been in the Pearl District since 1996 and currently uses two buildings on NW 11th Avenue

The building will feature a range of multimedia features such as wireless internet, digital sketch boards on walls and a 275-seat auditorium for Ziba and for public design events. It will also have a library on the third floor, a café area and an outdoor deck. One of the most striking features of the interior is the corridor along the north side of the building, with a ceiling that stretches two floors. The main entrance for Ziba will be on the Ninth Avenue side, and a grand staircase will lead to the reception lobby. Just to the left at the top of the stairs will be a 20-person conference room facing Ninth Avenue.

On the Ninth Avenue side of the third floor will be a “window bar” to take in the view. The Ninth Avenue glass façade will have a “picture frame,” in which the two stories of glass are set back within the frame. It’s a very simple building, but also quite bold. The large picture frame like composition creates a sense that this is the front of the building, which is the formal front. It extends over the sidewalk and creates an overhang to the retail and helps the building have a bit more presence.

3:30 - New Member Orientation (Ford Graphics, 1431 NW 17th)

4:45 - Overview and introduction (1044 NW 9th)
5:00 - Tour begins
6:00 - Tour ends
6:15 - Dinner at Bridgeport Brewery (1313 NW Marshall)

Cost:

$40.00 per person with pre-paid reservations by noon Friday June 5, 2009

Pre-Registration Non-CSI Member Fee $50.00

Late reservations – and walk-ins (as available): $50.00 per person

Sponsor a table for 8 for just $310.00

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2009 Golf Tournament

CSI Portland Chapter
2009 Annual Golf Tournament
August 14th
1:00 - Shot gun start
Lewis River Golf Course

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The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The Portland Chapter provides an opportunity at the local level for members to promote the advancement of the objectives of the Institute.

Portland Chapter

Knowledge for Creating and Sustaining the Built Environment