• Images courtesy of Loren Nelson and Josh Partee.

  • Images courtesy of Loren Nelson and Josh Partee.

  • Images courtesy of Loren Nelson and Josh Partee.

  • Images courtesy of Loren Nelson and Josh Partee.

Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

Beaverton, OR

Project Categories

Portland
Civic + cultural

Business Type

New arts and entertainment building

Size

46,000 square feet

The new Beaverton cultural center is a major arts destination bringing a diverse range of programming to Portland’s bustling residential neighborhood. The building features an intimate 550-seat theater, art gallery, outdoor plaza, meeting areas, and rehearsal spaces. The Reser turned an empty wetland-straddling property into a thriving arts center that now offers a welcoming community gathering place and a beacon for cultural connections.

Architect

Opsis Architecture

Owner

City of Beaverton

Services

Mechanical engineering

Plumbing engineering

LUMA Lighting Design

Renewable energy systems

Sustainability

Certifications

  • LEED Gold

Progress Report

  • 18% energy savings compared to code
  • 35% energy cost savings compared to similar buildings

Special features

  • At night, color tunable, concealed LED sources glow and activate the wood core wrapping the theater, guiding patrons into the double height lobby and providing a dynamic backdrop for events.

  • The mechanical and plumbing systems are tied into the City of Beaverton’s central chilled water and heating plant for efficiency.

  • Underfloor air distribution in the auditorium for maximum thermal comfort, as well as a 100% dedicated outside air system (DOAS) for healthy indoor air quality.

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