Lents Commons
Truly excited to have this beautiful building serve as a cornerstone of our efforts to renew the Lents Town Center.
William Thier
Prosper Portland
Lents Common
Portland, Oregon
65,500 SF
Client Notes
Strengthen the sense of place and contribute to the revitalization of Lents Town Center, while honoring its unique agricultural history. Provide a mix of market-rate and affordable housing, attractive retail space, and engaging community space, with a focus on healthy, light-filled interiors.
Designer Notes
Every aspect of the building is tailored to enhance the existing strengths and local character of the neighborhood. The overall silhouette is designed to reinforce Lents' small town urban character, and exterior materials offer a modern interpretation of the area's agrarian roots, striking a balance between machine-refined and handmade rustic. A tree-lined courtyard extends from the street deep into the site to add sorely needed public gathering space at the street level. The apartments are designed to maximize access to daylight and fresh air for residents within various sized spaces, including a number of 3-bedroom units tailored to families currently underserved by the market.
Certifications
LEED Gold
Sustainability PDF
Recognition
AIA Portland Merit Award, 2018
People
Garrett Martin / Caitlin Ranson / Matt Sugarbaker / Sonia Norskog / Daniel Childs / Marissa Jordan / Maddy Mackin Freeman
David Keltner, Design Principal
Will Dann, Project Manager
Jennie Fowler, Lead Interior Designer
