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.
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Oregon Zoo Education Center Featured in ArchDaily’s Roundup of Global Visitor Centers
We’re proud to share that the Oregon Zoo Education Center has been featured in ArchDaily’s recent article, “Architecture as an Invitation to Explore: 25 Visitor Centers Around the World.”
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Beyond the Blue: A one-on-one discussion of the BSU Albertsons North End Zone Expansion presented at the 2025 Coliseum Summit
That’s a wrap on the 2025 Coliseum Summit! Opsis Principal and sports enthusiast Chris Roberts teamed up with Nathan Burk, Senior Associate Athletic Director at Boise State University, for a one-on-one conversation exploring the transformation of the 36,363-capacity BSU Albertsons Stadium North End Zone (NEZ) project.
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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.
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Opsis Celebrates Three Promotions
Opsis promotes one to Senior Associates and two to Associate.
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Opsis Celebrates 11 Promotions
Opsis promotes five new Associates, four new Senior Associates and two Associate Principals.
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Redmond Senior & Community Center featured in I+S Designs
Check out I+S Design Magazine’s feature on the Redmond Senior & Community Center, which showcases our collaboration with Johnston Architects on the new facility with wellness and nature at the crux of the design.
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From Lovejoy to Main – Opsis makes the jump across the Willamette
Opsis is excited to announce that we’re hopping the river to the Central Eastside! Our new home at the Custom Blocks (at 975 SE Main) will be a light-filled studio for our staff, celebrating the original old growth timber bowstring truss roof, reflecting and expanding our deep commitment to sustainability. This is also an opportunity to re-envision a modern way of working that combines in person, hybrid and collaborative environments, making the most of each.
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Opsis Celebrates the Promotion of Erica Dunn to Principal
Opsis Architecture is thrilled to announce the promotion of Erica Dunn, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP, to the role of Principal. Since joining Opsis in September 2022, Erica has been instrumental in strengthening team dynamics and forging solid partnerships with clients, demonstrating exceptional leadership in management and design thinking. With a career spanning over 20
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Heather DeGrella, Opsis Sustainable Design Director, elevated to LEED Fellow
Heather DeGrella, Opsis Sustainable Design Director, has been honored with the title of LEED Fellow from the U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). A significant milestone, this remarkable distinction solidifies Heather’s status as a leader in sustainable design.
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