Portland State University, Peter Stott Center Renovation + Viking Pavilion
Portland, OR
Business Type
Multipurpose sports arena
Size
132,000 square feet (4,800 seats)
Architect
Woofter Architecture
Owner
Portland State University
Certifications
- LEED Gold
Revitalizing a historic campus arena through high-performance engineering.
The transformation of the Stott Viking Pavilion modernized a long-standing campus facility to better serve students, athletes, and the broader university community. Through award-winning lighting design and high-performance mechanical engineering, the project enhanced functionality, comfort, and energy efficiency while preserving the Pavilion’s role as a central gathering space. The renovation addressed deferred maintenance throughout the building and introduced a new arena designed to support contemporary athletics and events.
Special Features
- Comprehensive building upgrades, including renovated locker and training rooms, mechanical and sprinkler system improvements, ADA and seismic upgrades, and space consolidation for improved efficiency
- A balance of daylighting and sophisticated electrical lighting control systems helped express the transparency, accessibility, and energy of student academics, fitness, and athletics all in one space.
- Signature 200-foot wood statement wall, inspired by a Viking ship and celebrating the University’s mascot.
Thoughtful Lighting
Designed by LUMA, Lighting systems are carefully integrated with daylighting strategies, maintaining consistent illumination levels while reducing reliance on electric lighting.
Blending Design with Systems
Careful integration of building systems and architectural features elevated the experience for occupants while reinforcing transparency, accessibility, and campus identity.
