Modern lobby with lush greenery, stylish seating, and large windows. People relax and converse in a bright, open space.

Shaping the Skyline of Portland’s East Bank

5 MLK

This 444,000 SF mixed-use concrete tower was constructed in Portland’s busy inner Southeast district, surrounded by heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic, streetcar lines, and adjacent businesses. 5 MLK features a U-shaped tower as well as a five-story podium structure. The building is LEED Gold with 17 stories total: one retail (15,000 SF), five office (120,000 SF), and 11 residential (220 units), with three below grade parking levels with 170 vehicle parking spaces.

Contract Type CMGC, GMP
Client Gerding Edlen
Architect GREC Architects
Location Portland, OR
Year 2020
Sustainability LEED Gold

Modern office lounge with pool table and seating area, featuring a person working on a laptop and another playing billiards.

Project Story

The building includes several outdoor landscaped terraces on the office levels, and an entertaining space on the top floor with a pool and large patio overlooking the Willamette River. During excavation, an aquifer at the basement footing foundation layer required continuous pumping to keep the site from flooding.

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Modern office lounge with colorful seating, pendant lights, and large windows. Two people walking through the bright space.

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Modern office lobby with green indoor plants, seating, and large windows showcasing urban street view; person walking through.

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