Akoya Apartments

A modern interpretation of the warehouses around it, and wrapped around a historic firehouse that has been reimagined as a restaurant, Akoya balances its old and new elements to bring the Pearl District its newest creative expression.

Details

Name

Akoya Apartments

Client

Mill Creek Residential Trust

Scale

332,000 sf

Status

Completed 2020

Location

Portland, OR

Services

Sector

Completed in 2020, Akoya Apartments is a new 332,000 sf, 12-story mixed-use development with 291 units. On the ground floor, retail spaces, with a spectacular restaurant in the historic firehouse which has been preserved on site.

Meet you upstairs

A common room on the 12th floor includes a kitchen, dining area, lounge and wine bar, and features sweeping views of downtown and the West Hills.

The party's on the roof!

The roof deck extends the entire length of the building. Aside from spectacular views across the cityscape to the mountains in all directions, it features a hammock garden, sun decks, a pool, outdoor dining and grill, and a fire pit.

Photos courtesy of Christian Columbres

How to be a good neighbor

The project will reduce water use through efficient landscape irrigation and low-flow fixtures. It is also the area’s first smart-home community featuring smart thermostats. Other sustainable design features include low-VOC materials, electric vehicle charging stations, and EnergyStar® appliances. The project is targeting LEED Silver.