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EL VADO MOTEL

Architect:

Design Plus

Owner:

Palindrome

Project Size:

18,259 SF - 22 Units

Delivery Method:

Design Assist

Product Type:

Hospitality - Historical Renovation

Year:

2023

Location:

9201 SE Foster Road

Portland, OR 97266

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The El Vado Motel project was a partnership with the City of Albuquerque, bringing new life to a Route 66 icon. In 2014, PacifiCap was selected to restore the long-abandoned motel, known for its historic Spanish-Pueblo Revival architecture, and turn it into a vibrant, mixed-use destination.

The motel rooms were restored to their classic mid-century charm with help from local artisans and traditional adobe materials. A soaking pool was added between guest rooms, and a new events center on the eastern edge of the courtyard now serves as a lobby and flexible meeting space. Rooms near Central Avenue were converted into food pods and micro-retail spaces, giving small local businesses a low-barrier path to a brick-and-mortar presence. The shared courtyard, anchored by the El Vado Taproom, has become a favorite gathering spot for locals and travelers alike.

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