Project Details

This renovation of the outdated Science Building One, built in 1967, will create an undergraduate science hub on campus, transforming the Brutalist structure into an inclusive, welcoming center for all students. The new 6–story Vernier Science Center pushes the original building skin out by eight feet all around the main floor level. Wrapped in glass, the entry level will connect greenery and the natural world to the science research within while maximizing daylight in common and circulation areas. Sitting at the heart of the PSU campus in downtown Portland, the new science center will be shrouded in climbing vines, offering a softer street presence on 10th Avenue. The human-scaled entry will be surrounded by planters signaling an accessible, community-minded destination that supports practical and applied learning for students from every background.