Photographer: Pete Eckert

With Hacker Architects | 2016-2019 | Portland, OR

Fariborz Maseeh Hall

Bringing light into a fortress

Light, Air, and Connection were the primary focuses of this 200,000 sq. ft. renovation of a full-block academic building. A light well was introduced, spanning from the top floor down to the basement, serving as a significant wayfinding and organizational feature. Despite budget constraints, design decisions were carefully made to ensure long-term benefits for the building. These decisions included opening up the facades to the park and street level while upgrading the aging MEP systems and structure.

As a core member of the project team, responsibilities encompassed:

• Design and documentation

• MEP and Structural Consultant Coordination

• Construction Administration - Co-located On-Site

• Project Detailing

• Client presentations

• Design Visualizations