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Holst Architecture presents their 2022 Oregon Architecture Awards Winners: Merit Award Recipient Hearth, and Honor Award Recipient Seaside Civic and Convention Center

Hearth:

In this session, Holst will share about their project, Hearth—a groundbreaking 161-unit mixed-use building that elevates the standard of living in Downtown Boise. The development is part of a long-term plan to make the Central Addition neighborhood a vibrant cultural and community hub for the city. In conjunction with the city of Boise’s vision for a mixed-use district, Hearth includes apartment units in multiple configurations including studios, one- and two-bedroom, and live/work options in addition to ground-floor retail/restaurant. The building’s “Z” shape pulls the building massing from the street while maximizing usable square footage inside. This creates space for the fourth-floor courtyards, which further enliven the streetscape. Hearth’s mature and elevated design, attention to detail, and quality craftsmanship establish Hearth as Idaho’s premiere apartment community. 

Seaside Civic and Convention Center:

This session will explore the renovation and expansion of the Seaside Civic and Convention Center and how it connects the facility to its natural and urban context, improving its functionality, appeal, and visibility. The Center was originally built in 1971 and has more than doubled in size with four expansions in the 1980s and 1990s. The new layout is designed to support an array of activities with an appropriately scaled pre-function space that improves the building's circulation and unites the individual program pieces. Seismic upgrades, including new ninety-foot-deep pier foundations, increase the building's resiliency during an earthquake. Strategic design choices integrate the building into the center of Seaside, supporting the City’s goal to attract new visitors for year-round activity that bolsters the economic strength of the coastal town during the off-season. 

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Speakers:

Renée Strand 

Renée is a Principal and Owner of Holst, an award-winning, B-Corp-certified women-owned firm based in Portland, Oregon. She has developed an extensive portfolio that includes mixed-use housing, higher education, hospitality, retail, complex interior renovations, and single-family residences. As Managing Director at Holst, Renée oversees office operations for the 57-person firm, while also leading many of its largest projects. She has recently completed three adjacent multi-family buildings in downtown Boise, Idaho, and is currently working on Julia West, a 100% permanent supportive housing building and what will likely be the first high-rise CLT building in Oregon. Her leadership and vision have been instrumental in maintaining Holst’s high standards through significant growth. In 2016, she was named a Woman of Vision by the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce. Renée is an advocate for equity in architecture and has long been an active member of the community. Last year, she co-led a terminal thesis studio for the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and Environment. She has also volunteered for 19 years with Architects in Schools, teaching young students about the power of design. Renée is a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Portland Chapter and continuously advocates for greater diversity in the industry. 

Lee Shradar 

Lee is a Senior Associate at Holst Architecture, joining the firm in 2005. He is a key Project Designer at Holst, contributing to projects at every stage of design and project coordination. His broad experience has led to a diverse design portfolio that includes multi-family housing, hospitality, educational, and single-family residential projects across the United States. Lee has designed award-winning housing projects such as The Clara, in Eagle, Idaho, and Olympia Place in Amherst, Massachusetts. He is currently deeply immersed in the world of affordable and market-rate housing, with projects in Ketchum, Idaho, Hood River, Oregon, and Eugene, Oregon. Lee was the project designer for Hearth, the state of Idaho’s first Fitwel-certified building and winner of a 2022 AIA Oregon Design Award.

Kevin Valk 

Kevin is an Owner and Principal at Holst and has been an integral part of the firm’s growth and success since he joined the firm in 1996. He has contributed to many of Holst's award-winning projects, including significant multi-family housing developments, such as the recently completed Ninebark Apartments on the Columbia Riverfront, and major hospitality projects like the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. He has served as Holst’s Design Director since becoming an owner, helping guide the overall design process in the office by working with each team to ensure that their work aligns with the firm’s core values. Kevin provides guidance and support to design teams to ensure they meet project goals, while setting the tone for design being a priority in Holst’s office culture and staff’s professional development. Active in the community, Kevin joined the Board of Directors at Fora Health in 2021 after working on the new Fora Health Treatment Center—winner of a 2023 AIA National Healthcare Design Award. His passion for design, commitment to serving his clients’ needs, and diverse skillset results in work that resonates with clients, communities, industry, visitors, and those who use Holst-designed spaces daily.  

Mark Schmidt 

Mark joined Holst in 2011 after completing his master’s in architecture at the University of Oregon. As a Principal and one of Holst’s leading Project Managers, Mark has been an essential contributor to many of the firm’s projects. Mark’s keen design sensibilities, technical skills, and ability to create strong team dynamics has been foundational to the success of many Holst projects, as he expertly guides them from initial concept through construction. His background in construction allows him to view the built environment from multiple perspectives, adding to the insight he brings to each project and team. Mark is currently working on Home Forward’s Hazel Ying Lee Apartments—the first new affordable housing project to be funded by the Portland Housing Bond. Mark was the Project Manager of the Seaside Civic and Convention Center, winner of a 2022 AIA Oregon Design Honor Award in the commercial category.