Maine is known for a lot of things. Beautiful rugged coastlines. Lobster rolls. Salty, yet lovable citizens.
What it’s not known for is tall buildings. Indeed, the tallest building in the state of Maine currently is the 235 foot tall St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford.
That could soon change, with the proposal for Portland Maine’s Old Port Square.
Designed by Safdie Architects, the bold new landmark is a sleek, lighthouse-inspired tower that’s set to become Maine’s tallest building at 30 stories. While that’s not breaking any records, it will stand apart from Maine’s existing architecture.
Shaped like a modern beacon, the 380-foot tower nods to the region’s maritime roots while anchoring a four-acre development filled with public spaces, restored historic buildings, and a timber-glass retail pavilion.
Part hotel, part residences, and topped with a panoramic restaurant, the tower blends old-world charm with futuristic flair. Architects at Safdie aim to fuse 19th-century character with walkable, community-driven design.
It’s a lighthouse reimagined for the 21st century, shining over Casco Bay.
Read more about this project on Dezeen.
“Portland is a city with a powerful history and heritage,” said Safdie Architects founding partner Moshe Safdie.
“Designing a tower in a city that’s generally low rise, at the heart of downtown, we asked ourselves: what are the elements that are going to make this really belong to Portland?”
Images courtesy Safdie Architects.
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