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By: Sam Tenney//February 2, 2015//

Photos: Paying homage to industrial past in St. Johns

Sam Tenney//February 2, 2015//

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A grand opening was held last month for the newly-completed Marvel 29, a four-story, 165-unit apartment project in St. Johns from PHK Development. The Ankrom Moisan Architects-designed building is located on a full block near the eastern approach to the St. Johns Bridge and features one- and two-bedroom apartments, studios, and live/work units along with ground-floor retail space. Walsh Construction served as the project’s general contractor.

The building’s modern industrial design was intended to both draw younger renters and aesthetically appeal to longtime neighborhood residents. Developer Patrick Kessi also turned to the neighborhood for advice on names for the building before settling on Marvel 29, which serves as an homage to the St. Johns Bridge.

The facade incorporates brick and heavy timber as a way to blend with nearby existing buildings, including a police station and a city hall.

A studio unit features a wall and casework separating the apartment's sleeping area from living space. — A studio unit features a wall and casework separating the apartment’s sleeping area from living space.

A ground-floor club lounge features a gourmet demonstration kitchen, dining tables, and fireplace.

The building's central courtyard contains a water feature, as well as a fire pit and grilling stations. Homages to the neighborhood's industrial and shipping history include an anchor, a dock bollard, and benches made of timber reclaimed from a former Willamette River drydock. — The building’s central courtyard contains a water feature, as well as a fire pit and grilling stations. Homages to the neighborhood’s industrial and shipping history include an anchor, a dock bollard, and benches made of timber reclaimed from a former Willamette River drydock.

A rooftop terrace provides residents with additional outdoor living space and features gas grills and seating/dining space.

The building's amenities include a fitness room, dog washing room, and bicycle maintanence space. — The building’s amenities include a fitness room, dog washing room, and bicycle maintenance space.

Decorative metal screens in the building's lobby depict a drydock and the St. Johns Bridge. Portland artist Jill Torberson created the screens using laser-cut, powder-coated steel over printed acrylic panels. — Decorative metal screens in the building’s lobby depict a drydock and the St. Johns Bridge. Portland artist Jill Torberson created the screens using laser-cut, powder-coated steel over printed acrylic panels.

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