Photo by Brian McDonnell From top: The reception area and an art exhibit at the Nines. (Photos by Bruce Buck Photography.) Opposite page, from top: Powell commissioned murals by local photographers for the guestrooms and guest corridors at the SERA Architects-designed Courtyard by Marriott – Portland City Center. (Photos by Michael Mathers.) www.hdmag.com July 2009 113http://www.hdmag.com