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Located in Downtown Portland in Oregon, the multidisciplinary design studio William Kaven Architecture (WKA) has proposed plans for a pair of connected high-rise towers. Designed with diagrid framed structures, the “Broadway Corridor” skyscrapers are expected to become Portland’s tallest buildings if constructed according to the studio’s proposal.
The tallest tower tops at 297 meters (970 feet). The project is a mixed-use development which includes offices, retail shops, and residential units. Additionally, the proposed plans involve an underground high-speed transportation hub.
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Recently, the Oregon-based firm has announced that these two proposed soaring towers are to be linked together by a large botanical bridge, referred to as “the sky bridge”. Wrapped within a glass exterior, this significant bridge rises at a height of 207 meters (680 ft) in the sky. The sky bridge is expected to act as a new tourist attraction to Portland and a landmark that transforms the lifestyles of people in the Pacific Northwest region and even competes with the Seattle Space Needle.
Encompassing a wide scope, the project aims to design a pedestrian-friendly district and creates a link between the Portland union station and the Pearl District. The project encompasses a vibrant semi-outdoor public park with food carts and games, connects the two areas together.
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