Bangor Mall Condos Render Reveals Striking Design

Planned residential redevelopment features glass roof, spiral staircase, and central courtyard.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:50pm

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A vibrant, silkscreen-style illustration featuring repeated images of a spiral staircase, glass roof, and central courtyard in a grid pattern, using a bold, neon color palette to conceptually represent the architectural features of the planned Bangor Mall condos.A bold, pop art-inspired rendering showcases the striking design elements of the proposed Bangor Mall residential redevelopment.Bangor Today

A new rendering showcases the striking architectural design for a planned residential redevelopment of a portion of the Bangor Mall in Maine. The design includes walls of windows, a sprawling central skylight, and a large central courtyard.

Why it matters

As malls across the country face declining foot traffic, some owners are exploring creative ways to repurpose underutilized retail space, including converting it into residential housing. This Bangor Mall project represents one such innovative approach to mall redevelopment.

The details

The rendering depicts a modern, glass-heavy design with a central courtyard and spiral staircase. The plans call for converting a portion of the existing Bangor Mall into a new residential complex, though details on the specific number of units or timeline for construction have not been released.

  • The new rendering was unveiled on April 8, 2026.

The players

Michael Cole

The developer behind the planned Bangor Mall residential redevelopment project.

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What’s next

The developer plans to present the design plans to the city of Bangor for review and approval in the coming months.

The takeaway

This Bangor Mall redevelopment project showcases how innovative architectural design and a mix of uses can breathe new life into aging retail spaces, creating vibrant residential communities in the process.