La Plaza Esperanza - Latino Network
Portland, OR-
Bldg system
Mass Timber
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No. Of Stories
2
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Sq. footage
18,500
La Plaza Esperanza, meaning “a place of hope,” promises to be the physical realization of a longstanding dream for the Latino Network: 18,000 square feet of safe, welcoming and accessible space dedicated to celebrating Latino/x culture and heritage. The architect team sought to ensure La Plaza Esperanza would reflect the community’s goals of creating a welcoming and culturally-affirming experience. The result is an open and transparent design that puts Latino/x people front and center with a residential aesthetic that prioritizes psychological safety. From the moment of arrival, visitors will note a design approach influenced by the surrounding forests and homes that invites the Latino/x population to feel secure. A generous front porch spans the length of the building to give an interstitial space for gathering and familial conversation. A sloped mass timber roof channels warm, natural materials true to the Pacific Northwest and encourages all-season activities on the community porch. The project broke ground in April 2023 and is slated to be complete in 2024.
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Construction Type:
III-A
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Building Type:
Civic (Recreational)
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Material Types:
Mass Timber, Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glue-Laminated Timber (GLT or glulam)
Companies Involved:
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ZGF Architects
Architect
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Colas Construction
General Contractor
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Carpentry Plus, Inc
Installer
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KPFF Consulting Engineers
Structural Engineer
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Kalesnikoff
CLT, Glulam