Design, plan for Maine's tallest building unveiled in Portland
May 8, 2025
The project team behind "Old Port Square" aims to revitalize Portland downtown with a 380 ft. tall tower inspired by Maine's lighthouses.
By Francis Flisiuk, Channel 8 News
The project team behind "Old Port Square" in Portland unveiled plans Tuesday for what would be the tallest building in Maine.
After a decade of collaboration, East Brown Cow and Sadfie Architects shared their vision for revitalizing the downtown area with a new 380-foot-tall building and several new renovations in a 4-acre area of Middle, Exchange, Fore and Union Streets in Portland.
Architects are hoping to create a new urban heart in Portland while also honoring the city's history, culture and existing architecture. "Old Port Square" would feature new retail spaces, hotels, restaurants, offices, residences, parking and outdoor community spaces.