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\"Modern,<\/a>
Designed as a 2,415.4-m2 (26,000-sf) hub for hands-on learning, the facility will be home to flexible, real-world training environments for programs in construction and carpentry, industrial facilities maintenance, maritime technology, HVAC systems, and welding. Images courtesy Hacker Architects <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Oregon Coast Advanced Technology & Trades (OCATT) Center will expand educational and workforce development opportunities across the state\u2019s coastal areas.<\/p>\n

Designed as a 2,415.4-m2<\/sup> (26,000-sf) hub for hands-on learning, the facility will be home to flexible, real-world training environments for programs in construction and carpentry, industrial facilities maintenance, maritime technology, HVAC systems, and welding. Pre-apprenticeship offerings will also be available.<\/p>\n

Four primary lab areas, building, mechanical, and electronic systems, and a \u201cdirty build\u201d lab for metalwork, welding, and diesel engines, anchor the facility.<\/p>\n

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The exterior of the facility.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The design allows the college to quickly reconfigure spaces, integrate new technologies, and align with changing workforce needs.<\/p>\n

The facility will serve both new students and working adults seeking to reskill or advance in their fields, while providing a venue for industry partners to collaborate.<\/p>\n

The mass timber structure, including an acoustic dowel laminated timber (DLT) roof system, provides both warmth and acoustic performance, while the exterior is clad in custom metallic green panels designed to withstand coastal conditions and blend with the surrounding forest. Interior spaces include a commons, a kitchenette, showers, lockers, and a meeting room for student-employer engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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