Celebrating the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the Port of Portland reimagined the Main Terminal as a walk in the forest. Uniquely PDX – the America’s Best Airport, transcends complexities of travels and creates a sense of wonder inherent in regional ethos – biophilic, calming, resilient, and restorative. A park-like, with 70 large natural trees and 5,000 cascading plants under the stunning locally sourced 9-acre mass timber roof, strategically offers wayfinding. Oregon-inspired landscapes digital artworks complete the immersive experience welcoming all to the Portland’s newest destination.
Awards
2025 Grands Prix Du Design Awards, Gold Winner in Landscape Architecture – Public Scape
2025 The International Architecture Awards, Winner in Airports and Transportation Centers
2025 Design Educates Awards, Special Recognition in Architecture
2024 London International Creative Competition, Shortlist in Build
2024 Architecture MasterPrize, Winner in Public Landscape
2024 Built Design Awards, Winner in Public Landscape
Client
Port of Portland
Design Collaborators
ZGF Architects
Wood Architecture
CISTUS
Hoffman
Skanska
KPFF
PAE
ARUP







Image Credit(s): Port of Portland
Ema Peter Photography
Celeste Noche
Dror Baldinger