Oregon Episcopal School Gym

Work

Distinctive Gyms: Renovation and expansion will showcase school’s athletic talent

Originally built in the 1960s, Oregon Episcopal School is currently renovating the existing junior varsity gym (20,000-sf); adding a new, wood-framed varsity gym (22,000-sf) with a mezzanine level; and separating these two structures by a seismic joint. Updated spaces will include a new gathering space and athletic offices. The varsity gym’s roof framing consists of massive 102-ft long glulam beams supported by glulam columns. The wood frame design includes a mix of heavy timber, wood open web trusses, and conventional light frame construction.

Location:

Portland, Oregon

Square Feet:

42,000

Stories:

Service:

Structural

Industries:

PK-12, Mass Timber, Sports

Primary Material:

Masonry, Wood

Project Highlights

The straightforward wood frame design helped the project team move ahead of construction schedule for the expansion.
CMU basement retaining walls were installed (instead of concrete retaining walls) to reduce the foundation cost.
Owners are pursuing Energy Trust of Oregon Path to Net Zero recognition with this project.