The Tamarack, South Waterfront – Portland, Oregon
Services Employed: Architectural Design, Graphic Design
CLIENT GOAL: Bring affordable living to the South Waterfront. Incorporate similar quality features and sustainable elements that have made the rest of SoWa such a desirable place to live.
DESIGN RESPONSE: Block 49 is a mixed-use development with retail on the ground floor, office space and affordable apartment units above. Retail tenants will occupy 9,600 sf, (on-grade parking available at an adjacent lot) and the office space another 1,600 sf. The 5 floors above will contain 210 apartments, these will range in size from studios (60 units) to 1 bedroom (110) and 2 bedroom (60) units. Below grade parking will be available for the tenants, however since light-rail stops at their front door, (the building sets on the new rail line to the South Waterfront), many tenants will no doubt opt to utilize this amenity and go “car-less”. A landscaped courtyard on the top of the second floor will provide private green space for the tenants and their guests to enjoy the splendid views the area has to offer.
