THE MERIWETHER

Environmentally-Friendly, Light Riverfront Living

The Meriwether, the first residential buildings in the 38-acre South Waterfront Central District, introduces a new style of living in Portland, Oregon. Located on the banks of the Willamette River, The Meriwether’s two slim glass towers were inspired by the pointtower architecture of Vancouver, British Columbia. We worked with Vancouver-based architects Busby Perkins+Will and GBD in Portland to create a high-rise building that optimizes light and air for all residents and adjacent neighbors. By shifting the two towers, a courtyard and ecoroofs connect the towers to the river. Townhomes and retail space activate the street. The Meriwether uses what we believe to be the latest sustainable-building techniques to provide residents with a healthier lifestyle for this and future generations. Specific sustainable approaches include non-toxic paint and finishes, wheat board cabinetry, low-flow shower heads and toilets, wood floors and a high-efficiency heating and cooling system, as well as recycled and locally obtained building materials, and exterior sunshades intergrated in the curtainwall system and balconies to minimize solar heat gain. The Meriwether received LEED Gold Certification from the USGBC. Ninety percent of the Meriwether’s units sold out more than nine months before the buildings were completed. These residents took occupancy in the spring of 2006 and quickly forged a sense of community, finding adventure in helping to create one of Portland’s great neighborhoods, demonstrating that people are looking for healthier, lighter living. The Meriwether was developed through a joint venture between Williams & Dame Development and Gerding Edlen Development Company, LLC.

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