Mariners Hall Topping Out Ceremony Celebrates Mass Timber Structure
Opsis is celebrated a major milestone for the Mariners Hall project in Astoria! Just three weeks after the timber arrived on site, the final 60-foot curved glulam beam was set into place and marked the official topping out of the mass timber structure.
From Fabrication to Install: Mass Timber Takes Shape for the Columbia River Maritime Museum Expansion
The Opsis team recently visited StructureCraft’s headquarters and fabrication shop in Abbotsford, British Columbia, to see the progress on the custom mass timber elements for the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Mariners Hall expansion in Astoria. Following the visit, the 60-foot glulam beams arrived on site for installation.
Mass timber Idaho Central Credit Union Arena featured in Dezeen
Opsis Architecture “breaks with convention” for mass timber Idaho arena.
Catch up on Advanced Timber Structures: Breaking Out of the Box Paradigm
In case you missed it, catch up on the mass timber panel discussion featuring Opsis Principal Alec Holser and Lucas Epp of StructureCraft at the 2021 TimberCon hosted by Architect’s Newspaper.
Alec Holser to present at TimberCon 2021 hosted by The Architect’s Newspaper
We are excited to share that Founding Partner, Alec Holser, FAIA, will be co-presenting with Lucas Epp of StructureCraft at the upcoming TimberCon 2021 conference by The Architect’s Newspaper.
Idaho Central Credit Union Arena wins Athletic Business Facility of Merit Award
We are honored to share the Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) Arena is an Athletic Business 2022 Facility of Merit winner. A national model for the use of mass timber in long-span sports facilities, the 4,000 seat Idaho Central Credit Union Arena supports the rising prominence of the University of Idaho’s basketball program and showcases the region’s unique natural materials and landscape.
Opsis Celebrates Central Washington University’s Grand Opening of the new North Academic Commons
The doors are officially open at Central Washington University’s (CWU) new North Academic Commons, which CWU President Jim Wohlpart called “one of the most spectacular buildings on any campus in the state of Washington.”
Redmond Senior & Community Center earns 2026 AIA Oregon Design Merit Award
Opsis is honored to announce that the City of Redmond’s Redmond Senior & Community Center was recognized with a Merit Award by the AIA Oregon at the 2026 Design Awards. The Redmond Senior & Community Center (RSCC) completes Redmond’s Municipal Campus, weaving together the civic commons and natural setting of the Sammamish River Trail to
Opsis Celebrates Two Promotions and Welcomes New Staff
Opsis is excited to welcome Conor Wood to our team and announce the promotions of Chris Roberts to Opsis Principal and Erica Dunn to Associate Principal!