Schematic Design

December 2003: Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Portland, completed a conceptual study
June 2006: University announces major gift for the project
November 2006: University announced Alumni Center Campaign Committee, and fund raising commended
February 2007: University designated the eastern end of the Franklin Triangle as the project site
March 2007: User Group Appointed
September 2007: Opsis Architecture retained and authorized to conduct Program Confirmation Phase
November 2007: Began Schematic Design

Proposed site:  Northeast corner of campus within the "Franklin Triangle," property bordered by Agate Street, Franklin Boulevard, Moss Street, and E. 13th Avenue

Size: 60,000 gsf of new construction

Legislative Authorization: 2003 Legislature - HB 5028

Expenditure Limitation: (HB 5028) $21,200,000 gifts

Total Project Budget: $30,000,000 (increased authorization will be sought from the Emergency Board)

Architect: Opsis Architecture, Portland

Project Planner: Gene Mowery, University Planning Office, 6-5593

In 2003 the Portland firm Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc. (FFA) prepared a conceptual study for a facility to house the Alumni Association, UO Foundation, and Development offices. The facility will provide a healty, collaborative working environment for the departments and will accomodate a variety of meeting and social spaces to serve as a welcoming center for alumni, students, and other friends of the university.

Alumni Center Conceptual Study, Fletcher Farr Ayotte, Inc., December 2003 (PDF)