The building’s exterior alternates brick and Hardieplank for texture and variation without sacrificing durability and affordability. Standard modules of thick, seamless Hardieplank are arranged and applied with rigorous attention to detail. A strategic use of cedar surrounding the entrance and breezeway brings visual warmth at the human scale. Orange painted metal details tie the wood’s warm tones to the other materials and bring vibrancy without competing with the colorful Mercado next door.
The large community gathering space features a communal kitchen and folding Nana walls that open to the courtyard to accommodate a wide range of programs and events. The building’s amenities also include a fourth-floor lounge with an open terrace that balances the opening at the ground floor and offers views of Mount Hood. To meet the needs of seniors and families, each apartment unit features comfortable room proportions, large windows, ceiling fans in every room, and generously sized kitchens with mechanically ventilated range hoods.
