LRS Architects, a firm that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration, announced the grand opening of Slabtown Square, a seven-story, mixed-use multifamily building. The project includes 200 apartment homes ranging from studio, one, and two-bedrooms, with underground parking, 11,500 square feet of retail space, and a 16,000 square-foot public square in the bustling Slabtown neighborhood of Northwest Portland.
“We always think about the end user in each project we embark on. At Slabtown Square, we prioritized creating a welcoming space for residents that was dynamic and open, with communal amenity spaces that blend seamlessly with the activity of the neighborhood,” said Trish Nixon, Managing Principal, at LRS Architects. “Slabtown Square is designed to offer comfort and sustainability in a sleek, modern package. The project recently earned a Two Green Globes rating from the Green Building Initiative in the Multifamily for New Construction category.
Located at 2070 NW Quimby Street, the building is next door to the site of a future public park by Portland Parks and Recreation. A light, bright color palette is used throughout Slabtown Square to illuminate the spaces and create a lively, inviting atmosphere. Transparency at the ground floor was a top priority, reinforcing inside and outside connections and drawing pedestrians in from the sidewalk to explore the courtyard, shops, and restaurants.
The apartment homes vary significantly in size, offering a variety of living arrangements for different lifestyles. A rooftop terrace with a BBQ and fire pits provide residents with excellent views across the city and to Forest Park. The community also features a state-of-the-art clubroom with a professional-grade kitchen. Fitness centers and additional community spaces including a library, game room, screening room, and activity space round out the amenities offered in the building. To further emphasize community connectivity, a mural created by local artist, Devin Finley, was painted in the breezeway. An affordable housing element is included for 40 units of the apartment complex for households earning up to 80% of the area median income.
Guardian Real Estate Services LLC (“Guardian”) developed the project, and Guardian Management LLC will provide property management services. LRS Architects provided planning and design services, and the project team also included Tello Interiors, Place Landscape Architecture, LMC Construction, and BC Group.
"We are thrilled that Slabtown Square is reaching completion, and we are excited to begin welcoming our new residents to the property," said Tom Brenneke, president of Guardian. "The transformation of the area has taken years of dedicated work from many partners, and we look forward to contributing to the vibrancy of the neighborhood and believe this will be a place Portlanders are proud to call home.”
