{"id":205276,"date":"2023-06-20T13:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=205276"},"modified":"2023-06-20T13:47:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:47:12","slug":"oregon-architects-hq-northwests-first-all-wood-mass-timber-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/oregon-architects-hq-northwests-first-all-wood-mass-timber-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon architect\u2019s HQ: Northwest\u2019s first \u2018all-wood\u2019 mass timber project"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_205279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205279\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-street-view.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-street-view-300x199.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-street-view-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-street-view-500x331.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-street-view-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-street-view.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-205279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Mississippi, serves as the headquarter for Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon. The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><em>Photos courtesy Lara Swimmer. <\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture\u2019s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure. The architect claims it to be Oregon\u2019s first all-wood project.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from a weathering steel \u201crain jacket\u201d on the exterior and concrete flooring, the interior surfaces showcase the natural beauty of exposed wood, eliminating the need for additional finishes or fireproofing. This approach fosters a sense of simplicity and unity that distinguishes it from conventional cross laminated timber (CLT) or traditional frame projects, resulting in spaces imbued with warmth, elegance, and durability.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_205277\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205277\" style=\"width: 306px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-courtyard.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205277 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-courtyard-300x214.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"306\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-courtyard-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-courtyard-500x357.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-courtyard-768x549.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-courtyard.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-205277\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The open-air courtyard of the building divides the building into portions of three rooms on either side. It is designed to serve as a meeting place for events, presentations, and other professional gatherings. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Positioned in the Mississippi Avenue District of Portland, this 888-m<sup>2<\/sup> (9,555-sf) building took more than a decade worth of planning and exploration to come to its present form as a sustainable building systems model and an avenue to foster creative conversations. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of its innovative approach, Waechter Architecture has secured a grant from the USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Program. The purpose of this grant is to assess the performance of the building and explore potential applications of its methods in other commercial, institutional, and residential contexts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_205278\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205278\" style=\"width: 323px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-rooms.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-rooms-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-rooms-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-rooms-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-rooms-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-rooms.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-205278\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">The interior of the building shows the exposed wood walls. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The layout of Mississippi establishes distinct zones for programming and services. The building consists of six equal rooms arranged in three tiers on each side of a shared courtyard. These spacious, uninterrupted volumes are designed to accommodate a wide range of purposes and can be utilized independently or in conjunction with other spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The centerpiece of Mississippi is an open-air courtyard, providing a semi-private internal area that acts as a transitional space, a retreat from the bustling street, and a venue for events, presentations, and casual gatherings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_205280\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205280\" style=\"width: 211px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-wood-staircase.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-wood-staircase-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-wood-staircase-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-wood-staircase-333x500.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mississippi-waechter-hq-wood-staircase.jpeg 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-205280\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 9pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">A wooden staircase inside the building.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Anticipating change and transformation, the building already caters to a variety of uses. At street level, there is a cafe called Capitola Coffee facing the road, opening onto the courtyard, serving as a shared amenity for both the building\u2019s occupants and the larger community. A maker space, bicycle parking, and a service area face the alley and are equipped to host workshops and support diverse forms of creative production. Currently, the second floor houses offices and meeting spaces, while the third floor accommodates a residential unit.<\/p>\n<p>Other project collaborators are KLH Massivholz (USA\/Austria), who provided the mass timber fabrication; Mustang Ridge, who handled the mass timber installation; the civil and structural engineer, KPFF; the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineer, PAE; Code Unlimited, who helped with code\/fire protection; construction managers, Owen Gabbert LLC, and Cutwater Design &amp; Build Solutions; and landscape designer, Cistus Nursery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture\u2019s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the building. 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