diff --git a/compiler/pgates/pand2.py b/compiler/pgates/pand2.py
index 4134c741..caeff11b 100644
--- a/compiler/pgates/pand2.py
+++ b/compiler/pgates/pand2.py
@@ -101,11 +101,12 @@ class pand2(design.design):
                             height=vdd_pin.height())
             
         z_pin = self.inv_inst.get_pin("Z")
+        self.add_via_center(layers=("metal1","via1","metal2"),
+                            offset=z_pin.center(),
+                            rotate=90)
         self.add_layout_pin_rect_center(text="Z",
                                         layer="metal2",
                                         offset=z_pin.center())
-        self.add_via_center(layers=("metal1","via1","metal2"),
-                            offset=z_pin.center())
 
         for pin_name in ["A","B"]:
             pin = self.nand_inst.get_pin(pin_name)
@@ -113,7 +114,8 @@ class pand2(design.design):
                                             layer="metal2",
                                             offset=pin.center())
             self.add_via_center(layers=("metal1","via1","metal2"),
-                                offset=pin.center())
+                                offset=pin.center(),
+                                rotate=90)