2020 brought, among other things, the completion of the 5 MLK building at the Burnside Bridgehead. While Multnomah County contemplates replacing the Burnside Bridge, 5 MLK offers a new approach to massing and façade articulation for Portland. Small terraces on each office level feature extensive landscaping, creating a micro-ecosystem on top of the building. The unique tower mass offers numerous opportunities for corner views in every direction. And the rooftop amenity space overlooks the river and the city. The completed project stands as the tallest building in Southeast Portland and brings further energy to the bridgehead area as it expands south to integrate with the Central Eastside Industrial District.
View from the Burnside Bridge as exterior construction wraps up.
The west façade nears completion.
Window wall installation adjacent to the manlift on the south facade.
Tapered steel outriggers are installed to support the continuous canopy along SE MLK.
The tower crane operates atop the completed east façade.
Northeast corner of the tower at the lobby.
The level 17 amenity roof, main roof, and mechanical penthouse create a cascading mass at the top of the building similar to the podium.
The rooftop penthouse features a perforated metal screen supported by galvanized steel.
View northeast from the roof.
View east from the roof to Mount Hood.
View north from the roof to the Lloyd District.
View northwest from the roof down the Willamette River.
The west tower mass nears completion.
The west tower mass nears completion as the tower crane prepares to come down.
The tower crane and manlift on the southwest corner of the building will be removed as soon as major exterior construction is complete.
The Fair-Haired Dumbbell and Sideyard buildings frame the north façade of 5 MLK as Couch St. turns onto the Burnside Bridge.
The radiused corner of the building at 3rd and Ankeny features a double-height retail space.
A giant sequoia tree anchors the radiused corner at SE 3rd and Ankeny,
Trees dot the cascading roof terraces viewed from the southwest.
The completed south façade.
The eastern tower mass appears slender from its south end.
As the project nears completion, street improvements include a new signalized intersection at SE Ankeny and MLK.
Tower massing from the corner of Burnside and MLK.
Cascading roof terraces accentuate the building’s corner at Burnside and MLK.
The east façade features a “slab” massing.
View from the Burnside Bridge as the project nears completion.
Rooftop terraces at the office levels punctuate the north façade.
Building mass viewed from the southeast.
The completed North facade.
The completed west facade.
View along SE 3rd Ave.
The completed below-grade parking features exposed concrete on most surfaces.
The Towne Storage water tank, Yard, and 5 MLK along SE 3rd Ave.
An industrial curved steel canopy along 3rd Ave. integrates with the industrial context.
Street-level view to 3rd Ave. from a retail space.
The SE corner retail space features a double-height curved storefront.
Oak leaves from a new street tree and the building façade.
The completed sidewalk and street trees define the new pedestrian experience along SE Ankeny.
Cascading stormwater planters will soften the geometric stone cladding along SE Ankeny.
Decorative geometric stone along the base of the building.
An industrial steel canopy accentuates the curved southwest corner along the industrial district.
A corner of the ground-level canopy comes to a sharp point.
Dynamic wood slat walls separate the second-floor office space from the double-height lobby.
Oculus skylight and double-height storefront in the lobby.
The lobby features interior decorative similar to the exterior.
Wood slats, circular light fixtures, and a view of Yard from the lobby.
The lobby’s double-height offers views to Burnside, MLK, and surrounding buildings.
Terrace plantings will fill in to create fields punctuated by elevated stormwater and tree planters.
Curved steel railings and planters emphasize the organic design of the office terraces.
The cascading terraces offer views across the building’s levels, fostering interaction between tenants.
Dogwoods in a large planter overlooking yard on a northern office terrace.
The shaded northern roof terraces feature Oregon Grape and other plants.
Fitness center and yoga room in the northwest corner of the building.
The level 6 fitness center spans the width of the building.
Views southwest from the level 6 fitness center.
Pine tree and the reflective facade.
The reflective façade features dynamic shadow lines cast by its staggered fins.
The level 6 amenity terrace overlooks the Towne Storage (now Autodesk) building and Downtown Portland.
Pine trees line the level 6 amenity terrace.
Roof terraces overlooking the Towne Storage (now Autodesk) building.
A rooftop tree overlooks the Central Eastside Industrial District.
Interior facades viewed from the level 6 amenity terrace.
Views to the east from a bedroom.
Views of Yard and Sideyard from the north office terraces.
North roof terraces overlooking the intersection of Burnside and MLK.
Views to the northeast feature a diverse mix of buildings and abundant tree canopies.
Views to the north from an apartment living room.
A lower residential unit overlooks surrounding buildings to the north.
Kitchen windows in a residential unit frame a view of Big Pink.
A living room in the southwest corner overlooks the Willamette River and Downtown Portland.
A living room with views of the Burnside Bridge and downtown.
A bedroom with views of the Willamette River and Downtown Portland.
The east tower mass frames a rooftop view to the southeast.
Cascading rooftop gardens at the south side of the office floors viewed from the tower roof.
Willamette river from the rooftop garden.
The level 17 roof terrace overlooks downtown and the West Hills.
Magnolia trees and a view to the Lloyd District on the roof.
A cantilever roof mass frames the entry to the roof terrace.
Plantings at the roof amenity terrace create a meadow-like experience.
Roof terrace with a view of the West hills.
View of the Willamette River and downtown through Magnolia trees.
Magnolia trees around the rooftop pool.
North office-level green roof terraces and Burnside St.
View east through Magnolia trees around the rooftop pool.
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