Moments away from the waterfront overlooking the Columbia River in downtown Vancouver, WA, sits this vibrant and new 4-story apartment community, The Jefferson. The vision behind this 92-unit, 82,700 SF multifamily project was to provide stylish and accessible housing options for residents who want to be near the city’s core. Completed in 2022, The Jefferson was critical to the growing area by offering centralized housing with easy access to employers, amenities, transit, and services.
AEP Span’s metal siding was used extensively throughout this project to complement parts of the surrounding industrial area. The seemingly non-repeating pattern of the metal siding was achieved by combining various AEP Span Flex Series panels together in a vertical installation to achieve this unique design. Flex Series is an innovative metal siding solution consisting of a collection of four different architectural panels. The four panels are easily interchangeable, allowing ultimate design flexibility and versatility.
Inspired by the surrounding area, the color cool Zinc Gray in 22 gauge was chosen and predominately used across the project. Cool Terra-Cotta in 22 gauge was also featured heavily along the ground floor level to complement the neutral gray color and provide contrast. The varying panel ribs combined with the contrasting colors provide a varied texture to the facade and capitalizes on the dynamic shadow lines to further accentuate the siding colors. Flex Series’ concealed fastened design added a sleek, modern ‘boxy’ industrial look to the building while providing practical benefits such as excellent weather resistance, thermal efficiency, and low, long-term maintenance. Keeping with the modern industrial aesthetic and keen focus on long-term functionality, a portion of the ground level features Box Rib™™ metal siding in cool Matte Black. The exposed fastener design of Box Rib™ provides a distinctive industrial appearance, while the 1 ½” deep corrugations of the panel pair seamlessly with the surrounding Flex Series metal siding panels.
The Jefferson Apartments project showcases the power of innovative design, quality materials, and effective collaboration. It is the first contemporary multifamily project in Vancouver’s ever-expanding west side. Using AEP Span’s metal roofing and siding significantly contributed to the project’s success. The products’ durability and low maintenance requirements have resulted in cost savings for property management, while the thermal efficiency has led to lower energy costs for the residents.