The Union

Corvallis, OR
2013

The Union is an off campus apartment complex serving the students of Oregon State University.

Overview

Idea

Create a model for off-campus housing development in response to Corvallis’ growing need for student housing. The project was a partnership with Samaritan Hospital to revitalize their former hospital site.

Implementation

The 4-story contemporary building is informed by the vernacular architecture of the College Hill neighborhood, showcasing landscaped ground floor courtyards, an elevated garden roof on the second floor, and a promenade that connects public and private open spaces.

Results

The building features 68 one-, two-, and four-bedroom apartments with covered parking and amenities, including a resident lounge, study lounge, sun deck, and bocce courts. A commemorative art piece celebrates those who were born at or employed by the Corvallis General Hospital, previously located on the site.

Completed by Anyeley as a partner of project^

Roof Deck

Second Floor Deck

Livingroom

Student Residence

Lobby and Leasing Offices

Highlights

  • Successfully navigated neighborhood opposition, including hearings at Planning Commission and City Council

  • Managed demolition of large existing hospital building

  • Commissioned an artist to design a custom piece of art to commemorate the former hospital on the site 

  • The Union was the City of Corvallis’ first LEED certified multi-family housing development

Project
Details

Role
Developer
Construction Manager
Investor
Asset Manager

Program
Student Housing

Location
Eugene, OR

Partners
California Bank & Trust
Samaritan Health

Building Area
79,911 SF

Total Cost
$16.2M

Sustainability Achieved
LEED Silver

Status
Sold 2015

Completion
2013

Team

Architect
ZGF Architects

Landscape Architect
Lango Hansen

Contractor
Lease Crutcher Lewis

Photographer
Shawn Records