Named after the multigenerational mutual aid society formed by Mexican and Texan farmworkers who migrated to Cornelius in the 1950s, Plaza Los Amigos honors the traditions of the past while supporting the development of new relationships. Throughout the property, spaces to come together, celebrate, and support one another echo the spirit of the original group—where strangers become friends, and friends become family. Embracing Cornelius’ Hispanic heritage, the affordable, family-oriented community balances reminders of home in Mexico with the Pacific Northwest’s agricultural history. Inspired by the region and its working landscape, farmhouse-influenced materials position Plaza Los Amigos as a spacious sanctuary of the new frontier. Simple, lap siding with board and batten accents, paired with white trimmed windows, calls back to the traditional agricultural architecture of the region with flashes of brilliant color adding vibrancy to the building’s grey-on-grey palette. A stair-stepped building footprint creates frequent connections between interior and exterior spaces, supporting everyday interactions across the site. Courtyards anchor the experience: Saltillo tiles sourced from Mexico define planters and benches in the front plaza, integrating the vibrancy of Hispanic tradition with Oregon’s outdoorsy aesthetic. From the covered futsal court and greenery at the back to the park connection to the east, both front and rear gathering spaces offer room for events, celebrations, and daily moments of community.