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Sacred Spaces of Pietro Belluschi:

Lecture & Tour at Central Lutheran Church

In honor of the 125th anniversary of Pietro Belluschi’s birth "year", join us at Central Lutheran Church for an informative presentation by Pietro’s son, architect Anthony Belluschi, who will discuss his father’s unique approach to designing places of worship. Also speaking will be architect William C. Tripp, who oversaw the renovation of Central Lutheran Church.

About Pietro Belluschi

Pietro Belluschi (1899-1994) was a revered architect celebrated for his pioneering contributions to Northwest Regional Modernism. Born in Ancona, Italy, he made Portland his home, crafting timeless designs that integrated local materials, such as wood and rock, into elegant structures. Notable works include the Portland Art Museum and the Equitable Building. 

Belluschi's influence extended far beyond Oregon, as he served as the Dean of Architecture at MIT and chaired numerous design juries, including that of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. His legacy lives on through iconic buildings such as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. Restore Oregon is delighted to showcase Belluschi’s design prowess and enduring impact on Pacific Northwest architecture through this delightful tour of his Portland-area churches.

The Speakers

About Anthony Belluschi, FAIA

Anthony Belluschi has over 50 years of national and international experience in the planning and conceptual design of large-scale commercial, office, residential and mixed-use developments 

for owners, developers and design firms.  He has worked on or completed major projects in 25 states and 15 countries overseas.

In 1984, Tony founded Anthony Belluschi Architects in Chicago.  The firm designed significant projects and won numerous design awards including from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Urban Land Institute (ULI). 

In 2003, Tony formed Belluschi Consulting, an international architectural consulting practice.  Then, in 2012 he returned from Chicago to his hometown of Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Marti.

In recent years, in addition to commercial and educational design work, Tony has frequently been involved with residential projects.  His work on Mid-Century Modern homes includes several in Oregon designed by his father, Pietro Belluschi FAIA.

He is Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).  Currently he is on the Board of Governors of the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in Portland. In 2003, in San Diego, Belluschi was honored with fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (FAIA).

About William Tripp

William Tripp is a Portland architect, artist and teacher.  Bill received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Oregon in 1978 and did graduate work at Princeton University. His research has been recognized with a Fulbright Award, the Ion Lewis Fellowship and a Van Evera Bailey Fellowship.

After working for some of Portland’s major architectural firms Bill opened his own office in 1991.  His practice is dedicated to the design of houses, churches, urban spaces, theater sets, and memorials.  The search for meaning in human experience and its expression in the design of ritual space is a common thread running through his work.

Notable projects include the remodel of Pietro Belluschi’s Central Lutheran Church; the art exhibition system for Alvar Aalto’s Mt. Angel Abby Library; the WWII Memorial competition entry; and the Packer Residence.

In addition to his professional practice, Bill has taught design, theory, and drawing at Oregon School of Design, Portland State University and at the University of Oregon where he was director of the Portland Summer Studio program.  He is a guest speaker on the work of Alvar Aalto; architectural drawing; ritual space; and contemporary issues of architectural practice.