Goat Bocks is designed for people who love eclectically formed neighborhoods—where each building has its own distinct personality, yet every block has a cohesive charm. At Goat Blocks, each building represents an industrial era of Portland’s past. When people come to live there, they have a home that combines rustic brick (pre-WWII industry), steel (mid-century), and an artistic European aesthetic. Together, they form an integrated block with a close-knit vibe that feels like Portland. Each building in the development has unique unit types and finishes, a vibrant combination of studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and townhomes. Kitchen layouts are designed for efficiency and infused with character using salvaged materials. Custom moveable steel screens on the balconies of one building create an ever-changing visual and offer residents the choice of city views or a shady outdoor retreat. Neighbors and friends can take advantage of a community lounge on rainy days, and in the summer, host a BBQ on the rooftop lounge overlooking their thriving district. To make Goat Blocks a vibrant live, work, shop destination that all Portlanders could love, we made space for a variety of small and large businesses (from 200-100,00 SF). Pedestrian alleyways naturally draw visitors into the multi-block development to join friends for a cider tasting, pick-up groceries for dinner, or grab a bite out at a popular restaurant. In support of Portland principles, we placed interior bike parking throughout the development. Below-grade vehicle parking makes it easy for out-of-town guests to visit too. The garage uses semi-automated parking stackers (one of the largest installations on the West Coast at the time) that eliminated a level of excavation during construction and made room for an additional 39 parking spaces. The mixed-use block elevates the livability and walkability of a bustling traffic corridor in CEID.

Creative makers. Fierce entrepreneurs. Connoisseurs of urban culture. Portland’s Central Eastside is a hub for people who live, work, and play to an eclectic beat. Their values of variety, independence, and convenience are all supported at Goat Blocks. Our design of the interiors is responsive to neighborhood context and resident priorities. Kitchen styles are tailored to each building and have open shelving for the residents to curate their special items. With "shotgun" layouts, apartments make the most of space and shared daylight. Maker's style closets extend our emphasis on custom curation and personalization. Salvaged reclaimed wood from the former warehouse on site connects the place to its past. The massive beams, rafters, and roof decking were repurposed in a variety of ways: as the townhome stairs, shelving in some studio units, and featured prominently in a lobby and community lounge. Neighbors and friends can take advantage of a community lounge on rainy days, and in the summer, host a BBQ on the rooftop lounge overlooking their thriving district.