Geddes/
Brecher/
Qualls/
Cunningham
Architects
Geddes, Brecher, Qualls, Cunningham proposed a design that incorporated an urban theater and a covered garden containing plants native to the general Portland area, providing places for both assembly and retreat.
Other elements of the design included a conditioned conservatory, a covered garden, a glass covered arcade, a canvas covered arcade with removable awnings, a pergola covered terrace and covered seating areas.
City of Portland (OR) Archives, AP/95247.
“This design incorporates a place of assembly in the form of an urban theater and a place for retreat in the form of a covered garden and conservatory….”
-The pamphlet of The Proposed Designs for Pioneer Courthouse Square, 1981
City of Portland (OR) Archives, AD/15801.
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Never Built: Pioneer Courthouse Square 