2022 Oregon Architecture Awards Recipient Citation Award - Edward J. Ray Hall
1 AIA LU|HSW

The new 50,000 gsf STEAM building on the growing Oregon State University-Cascades campus in Bend, Oregon serves as the prototype for future net-zero campus expansion, beginning implementation of OSU’-Cs Long-Range Development Plan and providing an adaptable and scalable framework for future buildings. The design, with a daylight-tuned façade and a mass timber structure, solidifies OSU-Cascades’ identity in Bend. Informed by the unique topography of its site, the building’s dynamic indoor/outdoor environment supports numerous activities and events, engaging people through classroom, laboratory and maker spaces, as well as a formal amphitheater and an informal cascading plaza for gathering. Highly flexible interior academic spaces are organized on a modular grid, which will allow for future program adaptation and redistribution.

Thank you to our Sponsor:

Lisa Petterson, AIA

Lisa is a Principal at SRG Partnership, a full-service architecture, interior design and planning firm with offices in Portland and Seattle.  Since joining SRG in 2016, Lisa has been focused on projects in the Higher Education Sector.  In addition to a specialty focus on higher ed, Lisa is also dedicated the development of projects that address societal issues such as climate change.  Her current work on mass timber, net-zero energy buildings has led her to work with her team to provide Owners with critical information regarding both proposed space design and how the choices the team is making affect the building’s overall performance.

David Webb, AIA

David has devoted his 36-year career to a range of projects, from small private developer endeavors to large-scale institutional work. His project management experience has afforded him an in-depth knowledge of the work processes that need to occur amongst client, architect and consultants to ensure the most successful and satisfying outcomes. He is a champion of positive communication and transparency within the entire team, and believes the design team’s ability to actively listen to and work with clients makes a direct impact on responsiveness to their needs and vision.

Eric Ridenour

Eric has 25 years of experience in planning and architecture, with a diverse portfolio of project types and a deep passion for green building and sustainable development.  For over a decade, he has concentrated on the higher education sector and campus planning.  Eric helps universities articulate a flexible framework for growth, reinvestment and evolving partnerships.  With a background in environmental planning, he is adept at integrating complex technical systems, as well as policy and operational considerations.  He complements this technical strength with a strong background in urban design and place-making, and the focus on people in the built environment.

Emily Wright, NCIDQ, IIDA

Emily is a talented interior designer with a strong eye for detail. In 2019 she was recognized for her contributions to the profession as winner of the IIDA Oregon Emerging Professional Award. She was a key team member in the design of the Knight Cancer Research Building, translating design concepts for the research office suites into final configurations and inspiring, healthy interior environments reflecting the goals and needs of the user groups. Emily is also a firm-wide resource for workplace design and healthy materials selection.

Jennah Byrd

Jennah is a talented designer with an eye for detail and the ability to translate client aspirations into creative and compelling design solutions. She is a valuable asset to design teams for her artistic expertise in modeling and graphics and her natural ability to collaborate with project stakeholders.