Hacker Architects Designs Stepped Senior Housing Community in Portland
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Jenna McKnight
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Summary
Hacker Architects designed the Ellen Browning Building in Portland, a 34,000-square-foot senior housing complex featuring fluted terracotta siding and stepped terraces. The project was created for a group of longtime friends who organized to develop their own age-in-place housing community, balancing communal living with individual independence. The design emphasizes accessibility, natural light, and outdoor spaces while maintaining privacy through the stepped terrace configuration.
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The Ellen Browning Building was designed for a group of longtime friends who were in or approaching their senior years
Designed for seniors who created their own age-in-place housing
Balance togetherness with independence
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