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Overlook Cohousing

This cohousing community was designed for work-life balance in Portland’s Overlook neighborhood.

Overlook Co-housing, and unbuilt project that is rendered from the street as a blue and blue-green playful combination of volumes with a variation of window sizes to add to the expressive and playful nature of this project
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Overlook Co-housing, and unbuilt project that is rendered from the backyard as a blue and blue-green playful combination of volumes with a variation of window sizes to add to the expressive and playful nature of this project. This view also includes a playset in the right of the frame with children playing and a large grouping of trees to the left.
Project Scope
Architecture, Multifamily Cohousing Community
Project Stats

Design: Six 1,978-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhomes

A cohousing community with a shared common house that includes a community kitchen and a guest suite

Certification Goals

Earth Advantage Platinum

Earth Advantage Zero Energy Ready

 

 

Project Description

Overlook Cohousing, situated in Portland’s Overlook neighborhood, fosters sustainable living within a close-knit community. Green Hammer designed this courtyard community of six custom homes, which not only emphasizes environmental resilience but also fosters social interaction through shared spaces and amenities.

With a focus on high-performance building design and supporting a live-work lifestyle, Overlook Cohousing provides a welcoming environment for active families. Each home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, spacious living areas with natural daylighting, plenty of creative storage and a laundry closet. The heart of this community is its shared spaces. Residents have access to a beautiful common courtyard nestled among existing fir trees, as well as gardens.

The site design prioritizes open outdoor space for private and community gatherings, a dedicated outdoor play area for kids and secure bike parking. Additionally, the conceptual design includes a common house that accommodates groups of up to 24 people, equipped with a kitchenette, an outdoor dining patio and a guest suite.

While Overlook Cohousing has not been constructed, the design could be replicated on other urban infill lots.