Union Station is a historic and recognizable landmark within the City of Portland, and one of the oldest major extant passenger terminals on the West Coast. From its inception, Union Station has functioned as a major transportation link to Portland and the west coast, with a continued vital role to play in future rail and multimodal transportation planning. PMA is part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for the revitalization and renovation of the buildings, platform, and tracks at Portland Union Station.

As the lead Historic Architect, PMA is responsible for the development of the vision for Union Station- including future programming/space utilization and exterior canopy design;identification of the central design issues and alternatives; and the assessment and documentation of existing building exterior / interior conditions. Prior to 2014, PMA was retained to consult during the construction of seismic improvements and re-roofing of the Annex building at Union Station. PMA also participated in the development of the PE/NEPA Phase III Work Plan for Union Station.

Portland Union Station, designed by Van Brunt & Howe in 1896 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, is emblematic of the grand railroad stations of the period. From 1927 thru 1930, the Main Concourse was modernized by Portland’s internationally known architect, Pietro Belluschi, to reflect the streamline era of rail technology.