University of Oregon John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes
Architects & Firms
Eugene, Oregon
Client: University of Oregon
Completion date: January 2010
Program: A 40,000-square-foot, three-level academic center for student athletes. The ground floor includes a public café, an auditorium, and an atrium; the two floors above, open to student athletes only, feature a 114-seat auditorium, tutor rooms, faculty and advising offices, a computer lab, a graphics lab, and a library.
Solution: The architects sought to turn a bustling site—a former parking lot at a busy intersection—into a tranquil, light-infused building that evokes the natural environment. Because of the site's prominence, they designed the center to have four public facades. Each is composed of two glass walls divided by a prismatic stainless steel screen, whose triangular bars reflect light back inside. The Jaqua Center stands on a table of water, and the resulting reflections blur the distinction between building and landscape. The ZGF team kept the materials palette minimal, leaving some concrete shearwalls exposed and using Oregon white oak for the floors.
Architect:
ZGF Architects LLP
1223 SW Washington Street, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97205
P: 503-224-3860
F: 503-224-2482
People
Client
Architect
Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Man Hui Chan, Graphic Designer
Interior designer:
Engineer(s): MEP Engineers: Interface Engineering Façade Engineers: Arup Civil Engineers: Harper Houf Peterson Righellis, Inc. Geotechnical Engineers: Geotechnical Resources, Inc.
Consultant(s) Lighting: Interface Engineering Acoustical: Altermatt Associates Other: Firm 151
General contractor:
Photographer(s):
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Products
Structural system
Exterior cladding Metal/glass curtainwall: Benson Industries, Inc. Concrete: Marion Construction, Salem, Oregon
Roofing
Windows
Glazing: Skylights: DeaMor
Doors Metal doors: Styles Custom Metal Inc Wood doors: Oregon Door Sliding doors: Custom made by Straght-up Fire-control doors, security grilles: Side coiling by Woodfold-Marco MFG
Hardware Hinges: Ives, Ezy Closers: LCN, Dorma, Rixson Exit devices: von Duprin Pulls: Tice Industries Security devices: Bosch, Sentrol, American Magnets, Altronix, Indala, Pelco, Radionics. Cabinet hardware: Tice Industries, Blum, Hafele, Accuride
Interior finishes
Paneling:
Floor and wall tile:
Resilient flooring:
Carpet:
Furnishings
additional seating:
side chair:
lighting:
desk accessories:
Reception furniture:
Café + entry lounge
Living room waiting area Upholstery:
Fixed seating:
Chairs:
Side Chairs [throughout]:
Bar + Counter Stools [throughout]:
Tables:
Tutor Rm Tables [small + large],
Tutor Lounge, Staff Lounge, Life Skills Tables:
Tutor Lounge, Staff Lounge, Life Skills SideTables:
Lighting
Downlights (and Uplights):
Task lighting:
Exterior:
Conveyance
Plumbing Exterior water feature: design by Waterline
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