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Two twisting glass skyscrapers connected by sky bridges overlook a modern riverfront city, with green bridges and boats on the water.

Two twisting glass skyscrapers connected by sky bridges overlook a modern riverfront city, with green bridges and boats on the water.

Base (The Riverbanks): Tall building The lower levels spread wide, referencing river deltas and historic waterfront warehouses. Public spaces, cultural exhibits, and a waterfront plaza connect people back to the Willamette. • Mid-section (The Flow): Ο The tower splits into two vertical "currents" (like the Columbia and Willamette), twisting gently as they rise. Bridges between the two volumes act as sky-gathering places, recalling Portland's nickname: Bridge City. Crown (The Ocean Horizon): At the top, the two towers merge into a single form, symbolizing Portland's rivers flowing to the Pacific Ocean. • A public sky-deck shaped like a ship's bow faces west, toward the ocean trade routes that define the city. See more