5 SE MLK BLVD

overview

Located at the East bridgehead of the Burnside Bridge, this mixed-use structure occupies a place of prominence in the Portland skyline. The 450,000 GSF development consists of 230 rental residences on eleven levels, above five levels of commercial office space, two levels of retail space and 3 levels of below-grade parking.

The building lobby and amenities are designed to be shared by both residents and office tenants. Fitness center, lounge and conference center share a landscaped terrace at level 6; rooftop lounges and gardens frame a pool deck on level 17.

Residential units are configured to maximize stunning views of the Willamette River valley and downtown Portland, the bucolic East Side, as well as Mounts Hood and Saint Helens.

Landscaped terraces at each office level offer a unique natural outdoor amenity and city views to tenants.

The building has been certified for LEED Gold, Salmon Safe and Fitwel; a number of innovative sustainable design features are employed including: rainwater capture, treatment and reuse, high efficiency systems and fixtures, and landscaped roof terraces.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold - GREC Studio

by the numbers

120,000
SF OFFICE SPACE

230
RESIDENTIAL UNITS

17
STORIES

the team

Developer/Operator: Gerding Edlen Development
Architect: GREC Architects
Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers
MEP/FP Engineer: GLUMAC
Civil Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers
Landscape Designer: PLACE
Enclosure Systems Consultant: The Façade Group
Lighting Designer: Charter Sills
Attorneys: Radler White Parks & Alexander
General Contractor: Hoffman Construction

details
GREC Architects
GREC Architects
Portland, OR

5 SE MLK BLVD

This 450,000 SF mixed-use structure occupies a prominent location at the east bridgehead of the historic Burnside Bridge in Portland OR. The building program is comprised of eleven levels of rental residences above five levels of commercial office space, each with private landscaped terraces. The building lobby and amenities are shared by both use groups. The project has been certified for LEED Gold, Salmon Safe, and is the first mixed-use building in the United States with a Fitwel certification.

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