The Architectural Foundation of Oregon was founded almost 45 years ago to educate, engage and inspire everyone, from schoolchildren to design enthusiasts of all ages, about the benefits of well-planned, inviting spaces.

Past fundraising events for the nonprofit organization have included Dine & Design dinners in architecturally significant homes in the Portland area.

This year, the foundation introduced a two-day experience called The Design Trail , for people to tour revitalized historic buildings across the state.

The first Design Trail takes place Nov. 14-15 at the Columbia River Gorge, where participants will see welcoming renovated hotels and meet design leaders such as Portland-based architects Jeff Kovel of Skylab and Ben Waechter of Waechter Architecture .

Erica Rife,

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