Case Studies in Design Excellence: Design for Change and Design for Well-Being

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This session will explore the design of two projects, the Oregon Supreme Court Rehabilitation and the Bozeman Community Food Co-op Addition, focusing on two of the AIA Design Excellence Framework components: Design for Change and Design for Well-Being. Architects for each project will highlight the challenges and opportunities unique to each project, and share lessons learned that attendees can apply to their own projects.

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The Oregon Supreme Court is a three-story, 1914 building that sits adjacent to the Salem Capital Mall and houses the Oregon Supreme Court, Oregon Court of Appeals, and the State Law Library. Designed by state architect William Christmas Knighton in the Beaux Arts style, it features terra cotta, marble, and mahogany, with an abundance of classical detailing, a grand staircase, and an historically significant stained-glass laylight in the courtroom. The building underwent an interior modernization and seismic retrofit to improve functionality, performance, and safety, with particular sensitivity to the historical character-defining features of this beautiful landmark. Spaces were meticulously restored, rehabilitated, or renovated, depending on their historical significance and integrity. The project achieved LEED Gold certification, while the foundation was retrofitted with a state-of-the-art base-isolation system for seismic resilience. 

Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op Addition nearly doubled the size of this landmark grocery store and community space. The two-story, 23,000-square-foot addition includes a commercial kitchen, receiving area, and high-bay storage, as well as offices and a large meeting room.  The resulting building efficiently consolidates all Co-op operations under one roof, replacing multiple off-site production facilities and offices.

Laura Landon, AIA, LEED AP
Associate Principal, Hennebery Eddy Architects

A detailed-oriented project architect with a focus on positive communication, Laura is passionate about working on meaningful projects that have a positive and lasting impact on our community. Laura has more than 20 years of experience in architecture design and planning, with an excellent understanding of site potential and user flow. She is skilled at identifying and testing design concepts for functional yet beautiful designs. At Hennebery Eddy, Laura generates big ideas, puts out project “fires,” and enjoys leading architectural projects through all stages of design and construction.

Josette Katcha, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED
Associate, Hennebery Eddy Architects

Josette has forged her path as a multi-faceted architect and preservation specialist with a focus on historic rehabilitations. She has worked on various research, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects around the country, including many National Parks, multiple National Historic Landmarks, for some of the most significant historic structures on the University of Oregon campus, and on federal projects with the GSA. With degrees in both historic preservation and interior design, Josette brings a detail-oriented, historically sensitive perspective to seismic rehabilitation projects.

Andrew Smith, AIA
Principal, Hennebery Eddy Architects

Andrew is a seasoned project manager with more than 30 years of experience in the planning, design execution, and administration of both new construction and rehabilitation projects. His expertise includes directing project teams in finding sensitive and appropriate design solutions when historic and cultural resources are involved. Andrew brings strong leadership experience working with diverse interests, including administration and customer service staff, advisory committees, and users to understand each groups’ viewpoints, goals, and sensitivities. He understands that each project belongs to his client and is adept at effective stakeholder engagement to achieve solutions.