Walking by The Dianne, one might think its Art Deco-inspired façade was created in the 1920s. The warm multitone, ornamental brickwork of this 15-story tower—accented by geometric precast concrete columns—exudes the sophistication of an all but forgotten era. Taking cues from buildings scattered throughout Portland’s Northwest quadrant, the apartment adds a modern, refined take on a classic design style. While the building is roughly half the size of most developments in the area, our Architecture team diligently and resourcefully pursued an efficient floorplate. We had to be resourceful: additional height was achieved by borrowing from a lot across the street—a move well supported by the neighborhood as it would preserve the scale of the historical building. Mechanized stacked parking structures made the necessary parking for residents possible. Our architecture team closely collaborated with interiors to achieve an upscale, mature design. The top story units resemble penthouses. The challenge of creating larger, premium quality residences throughout the building was realized through custom unit design. A balance of brick and glass give the exteriors texture while offering dynamic views of Mt. Hood and Downtown Portland. Welcoming high-end renters, the beautiful Art Deco-style relief work around the main doors leads to a terrazzo tiled lobby complete with custom artwork and signage. At night, the drama of the illuminated entry emphasizes the detail and verticality of the tower within the context of the block. The Dianne looks to gives further connection to the surrounding community neighborhood with public art. An illuminated modern sculpture designed by a Native American artist is based on a traditional dancing staff, while glasswork on the parking screens mimic the flow of water from Tanner Creek. The measure of success for The Dianne was if passersby thought the completed building looked like it had always been there. Carroll’s projects have always been responsive to the history of their settings and we are honored he partnered with our team to create a landmark building that “felt like it had always been there.”