Mirabella Portland, a 30-story high-rise in Portland’s vibrant South Waterfront district, sets a new standard for urban senior living. As the first LEED Platinum Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the country, this striking curved tower offers a full spectrum of care: independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Designed for seniors who wish to remain engaged with the greater Portland community, Mirabella exemplifies successful urban housing, accommodating over 400 residents and 140 staff members in a dynamic, high-density environment. "Mirabella" translates to “beautiful view,” and this vision is reflected in the building’s design, which integrates the surrounding landscape and enhances residents’ quality of life. The building's slender form, with its sweeping views of the Willamette River and downtown Portland, not only optimizes natural light but also improves energy efficiency. The site’s one-acre footprint prompted a vertical approach to senior living, with skilled nursing at the base, assisted living in the center, and independent living at the top. With vertical transportation as the primary means of movement, every unit and amenity is no more than 28 steps away, creating an active, accessible 24/7 community. The design fosters a deep connection with the city and surrounding green spaces. The building links seamlessly to the greenway along the Willamette River, and its podium is shaped to reflect the park across the street, with landscaped terraces extending upwards, bringing nature into the heart of the structure. Ground-floor amenities, including a café, shops, classrooms, and an outdoor courtyard, are open to the public, enriching the local streetscape and keeping residents connected to the neighborhood. The design also respects the site’s views with its unique oval shape, softening the building’s high-rise edges while maintaining sightlines. A grey masonry base grounds the structure, giving it a human scale, while the baby-blue window panels mirror the sky, providing a sense of openness. Mirabella exemplifies how a well-designed urban senior living community can blend seamlessly with its surroundings while offering a truly modern and active lifestyle for seniors.