

19

"Forest inspiration defines the new main terminal, where a wave-like roof made from nine acres of local Oregon timber—sourced within 300 miles, including community forests practicing sustainable forestry—sets a calming tone. Embracing biophilia, sunlit walkways thread past 72 indoor trees up to 25 feet tall and 5,000 other green plants; timber roof slats diffuse daylight like a forest canopy, leaving 60% of the building bathed in natural light. A strong sense of place runs through the concessions hall with local purveyors like Blue Star Donuts + Coffee, Mo’s Seafood & Chowder, and Powell’s Books, plus a microcinema screening shorts by local filmmakers. Designed by ZGF, the terminal is intended to double capacity to accommodate 35 million passengers a year by 2045." - Jessica Puckett
Local businesses, mass timber architecture, and therapy llamas.
7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218 Get directions