LEVER is honored to be among the recipients of the 2026 Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) Top Projects Awards. The firm's three award-winning projects include T. Joyce Phillips Apartments, Albina One, and Albina Library.

DJC Top Projects is the premier recognition program for the region’s built environment, honoring outstanding building and construction projects across the Pacific Northwest. Honorees are announced at an annual event attended by professionals from across the industry.

T. Joyce Phillips Apartments is a 187-unit affordable housing development in Portland. Delivered in two phases to allow existing residents to remain housed during construction, the project provides housing ranging from studio to four-bedroom units and includes a community center, covered basketball court, and resident amenities. The development is named in honor of T. Joyce Phillips, an early learning educator who served Dekum Court families for decades.

Albina One is the first built project in the Albina Vision Community Investment Plan. Located in Portland, the development includes 94 affordable family housing units, community spaces, courtyards, and outdoor play areas. The project was designed to reflect Albina Vision Trust’s vision of place, culture, and community while creating new public and communal spaces for residents.

Albina Library transformed the historic Albina branch of the Multnomah County Library system through a renovation and expansion project. The work created 40,000 square feet of new and renovated space while preserving and upgrading the original 1912 Carnegie Library structure. The project included a seismic upgrade, a mass timber addition, and sustainability measures, including a rooftop solar system.

For more information or to view the full list of 2026 Top Projects honorees, please visit DCJ Oregon.