827 NE Oregon St, Portland, OR 97232

The proposed Oregon Square office development is part of a larger eco-district focused on sustainability centered with district solutions around energy, water, waste, and transportation. The Oregon Square development is a second phase of the catalytic development, Hassalo on Eighth. While two of the existing buildings on Oregon Square have or are being renovated, the plan is for the two south blocks to be developed as office buildings. The proposed east building is going to six levels and the proposed west building is going to five levels; additional floors can be added to both buildings if needed. The buildings sit atop a continuous underground parking facility that spans beneath both blocks. The development can take advantage of the ebb and flow of the available parking in the Hassalo on Eighth development to the north which has 1,200 stalls. The floor plates being proposed are large with 11-foot high finished ceilings and glass line. The concrete structural system provides long span support reducing columns. The combination of large floor plates and the high floor-to-floor height allows deep daylighting solutions while also allowing greater space planning flexibility. Future stair connections can be provided through proposed block-outs to allow both spatial, but also physical connectivity between floors. The concrete frame solution provides flat ceilings that are broken up with 30” deep beams. Accommodations are made to both float ceiling clouds and provide mechanical and fire protection distribution within the bays of the one-way structural frame. The top level of the East Block is set back to provide a continuously elevated terrace. The other floors are provided with outdoor space as well. Additionally, both buildings propose a roof deck amenity to provide outdoor opportunities for work, play, and entertainment. It is envisioned that this development would expand on the already LEED Platinum Neighborhood Development and continue to leverage the surrounding retail, housing, and the multi-modal transportation opportunities already on site. Construction is underway for the new Earl Blumenauer bridge which will provide bike and pedestrian crossing over Sullivan’s Gulch making the route North/South on the east side of the river more convenient for commuters.