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This full-block garden was a unique collaborative effort between sister cities, Portland, Oregon and Suzhou, China. The 14 pavilions, covered walkways, bridges and buildings are the only example of this art form in the world constructed to comply with the Uniform Building Code and Seismic Requirements of American code. The project was built jointly by Schommer & Sons, and the Suzhou Classical Garden Architecture Construction Company (SCGAC), a municipal corporation. The entire architectural package was material shipped from China to the U.S.. SCGAC has 65 Chinese artisans worked on the project, along with forces from Schommer and American subcontractors.

	Commissioned by Classical Chinese Garden Trust Architect Robertson, Merryman & Barnes 503.222.3753