twelve | west

Location: Portland, OR
Type: Mixed-Use
Certification: LEED Platinum
Square Footage: 550,000
Project Completion: 2009
    • 22-story building with ground-floor retail, 17 floors urban homes, 4 floors office space and 5 floors underground parking
    • 85,000 sq. ft. of offices and 273 apartments
    • Successfully links the West End neighborhood with the vibrant Brewery Blocks across a major thoroughfare
    • Combines ZGF Architects’ new headquarters with market-rate apartments and vibrant ground-floor retail, creating a 24/7 vibe in a bustling West End District
    • Brings more people into the neighborhood core, stimulating economy and cultural development
    • The first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, four roof-mounted wind turbines supply renewable energy to the building
    • Other energy-saving features include a 32-panel solar hot water system, passive heating and cooling in the office space, and connection to the Brewery Blocks’ chilled water plant
    • Rainwater is harvested and reused, and an ecoroof helps to mitigate stormwater runoff
    • High quality, sustainable finishes include renewable bamboo hardwood floors and cabinets and wool carpets