Portland State University, Viking Pavilion and Stott Center Renovation

For decades, an imposing, windowless athletics building occupied the south end of Portland State University’s central green space, the Park Blocks. For an urban campus with limited real estate, the home of PSU’s Viking Athletics represented a barrier to the student population.

As the University transitioned away from being a commuter campus, students were clamoring for more study and leisure space to accommodate their time on campus. The athletic department needed a legitimate multi-purpose venue and a home for offices and support space. Could an arena renovation serve both athletics and student needs? Our design team, which partnered closely with Woofter Architecture, sought to create a truly transformative campus amenity. The end result not only gives the Vikings an impressive home environment, but simultaneously opens the building to the larger student community.