- Project uploaded by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 02-28-2023
- Project last updated by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 08-20-2024
Central Lofts
Portland, OR
Central Lofts was among the pioneers of mass timber multi-family developments in the City of Portland. Located at the base of the iconic St. Johns Bridge, the four-story, 30-unit building takes full advantage of its charismatic neighborhood and prominent location next to a plaza, which sits at the center of the area’s commercial corridor. Because designers wanted to minimize the use of steel and concrete yet provide a flexible ground-story layout, the CLT and glulam structure is combined with exterior wood shear walls. This wood exoskeleton is paired with a central scissor stair made of two interlocking CLT stair systems, which provide shear stability and optimize the building’s footprint by minimizing circulation area. With floor-to-ceiling glazing that provides views into neighboring Forest Park, the bright, airy apartment units are awash with natural light, highlighting the exposed wood beams and ceilings while promoting resident well-being.
Watch a short one-minute video of this project, which was selected as a 2023 Wood Design Awards winner. View the full award gallery here.
Project Details
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Year Built
2022
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Number Of Stories
4
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Bldg system
Mass Timber
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Sq. Meters
2,554
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Construction Type:
V-A
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Building Type:
Multi-Family (Apartments, Condos)
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Material Types:
Mass Timber
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)
Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam)
Project Team
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USG Gypsum underlayment and sound mat
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Black Rock Development and Real Estate, LLC Developer / Owner
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Froelich Engineers Structural Engineer
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Jones Architecture Architect
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R&H Construction General Contractor
- Project uploaded by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 02-28-2023
- Project last updated by WoodWorks Innovation Network (WIN) on 08-20-2024