Oregon Conservation Center

Portland, OR
2019

The Oregon Conservation Center was created to reflect the mission of the Oregon chapter of the environmental non-profit, The Nature Conservancy and become a gathering space for like-minded conservation organizations.

Overview

Idea

Demonstrate The Nature Conservancy’s commitment to sustainability, diversity, and ecological wellness.

Implementation

Inherently values-driven, the project is rooted in a deep belief that Oregon’s natural environment is a resource and was intended to complement and restore TNC’s existing 1970’s office building alongside of a new pavilion, to host on-site collaboration with other partner environmental organizations.

Results

The building utilized advanced solar and stormwater management technology, a landscape of native Oregon flora, innovative Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), and other building materials sources from TNC’s project sites. As the embodiment of environmentalism and sustainability, the Conservation Center connects people with nature in the heart of Portland.

Completed by Anyeley as a partner of project^

View Toward Downtown. (Drone image/video courtesy of Michael Mann, Above the Northwest)

Lobby and Vernier Community Room

Open Office

Vernier Community Room

Rooftop Deck

Highlights

Renovation and addition to an existing structure
Sustainable wood sourcing strategy and use of native plants
Leed v4 Gold certified and 20kW solar array
Environmental graphics and storytelling

Project
Details

Building Area
15,288 SF

Total Cost
$5.8M

Sustainability Achieved
LEED v4 Gold

Status
Completed

Completion
2019

Role
Fee Developer
Construction Manager

Program
Office

Location
Portland, OR

Partners
The Nature Conservancy

Native and Adaptive Planting
Building Entrance
Environmental Messaging
Kitchen
Indoor-Outdoor Connection
Lunch Room
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Stairs

Team

Architect
LEVER Architecture

Landscape Architect
Lando and Associates

Contractor
Lease Crutcher Lewis

Photographer
Shawn Records

Video

Oregon Conservation Center’s sustainable design, featuring cross-laminated timber, a 20 kW solar array, and native landscaping, highlighting its role in urban environmental stewardship.