The Brewery Blocks

Nestled in Portland’s Pearl District, the Brewery Blocks stand as a distinguished architectural achievement, transforming the historic Blitz-Weinhard Brewery site into a dynamic urban landmark. This five-block, seven-building development—the largest contiguous private project in Portland’s history—seamlessly integrates historic preservation with contemporary urban design.

Key features include:

• The Gerding Theater, the first structure on the National Register of Historic Places to attain LEED Platinum certification.
• A centralized chilled water system atop Block 1 (Whole Foods Market), efficiently serving all seven buildings.
• The preservation of the original smokestack, now an enduring neighborhood icon.

Spanning 1.5 million square feet, the Brewery Blocks comprise urban retail, Class-A office space, residential housing, and three levels of underground parking, fostering a lively, pedestrian-friendly environment. The design harmonizes the industrial legacy of the former brewery with the contemporary character of the Pearl District, integrating sustainable workplaces, urban residences, cultural spaces, and multimodal transit options.

GBD Architects continues to shape this evolving district, maintaining its presence within the original Brewhouse, where it occupies over 15,000 square feet.