CCC Blackburn Center

A Home for Healing, Comfort, Community, and Safety

The Blackburn Center represents a groundbreaking approach to supportive housing, where the concept of "home" is deeply tied to healing and overall well-being. Designed to integrate modern housing with in-house clinical services, it stands as one of only five centers in North America combining healthcare, pharmacy, retail, and palliative care for individuals experiencing homelessness. The building’s design is guided by the principle of providing a safe, supportive home that nurtures recovery at every stage. Each level of the Blackburn Center is intentionally structured to reflect a person's journey to healing—from clinical treatment on the ground floor to independent living on the top. The integration of housing and clinical services under one roof eliminates the typical separation between living spaces and medical care, making healing more accessible and effective. The Blackburn Center's iconic gabled form, symbolic of "home," serves as both an aesthetic and functional choice. It brings unity to the complex’s diverse services, supporting the continuum of care while fostering a sense of belonging for residents. The layout includes a commons area and pharmacy on the ground floor, a clinic on the second, shared housing on the third and fourth floors, and permanent housing on the top. This careful organization of spaces reflects the patients' path to stability and self-sufficiency. Sustainable design is central to Blackburn Center’s philosophy, with energy-efficient systems, solar panels, and green building principles contributing to its environmental impact. The design also includes open, light-filled spaces, accessible outdoor therapy areas, and a climate-responsive system that enhances the health and comfort of residents. With Earth Advantage Platinum certification underway, Blackburn Center sets a new standard for health-focused, sustainable supportive housing.

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Portland, Oregon
  • 151 units
  • 6 stories
  • 112,333 sq. ft.
  • Completed in 2019
  • AWARD WINNER

Earth Advantage Green Builder Award: EA Multifamily Project Team, 2020 Engineering Excellence Honor Award, 2019 AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Award, 2018

PROGRAM

Behavioral Health , Outpatient , Affordable Housing

PROJECT CONTACT

Architecture: Mariah Kiersey

Interiors: Alissa Brandt

Planning: Jason Roberts

healthcare@ankrommoisan.com

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