Opsis Ranks #24 in ARCHITECT 50

We are honored to be named #24 among ARCHITECT Magazine’s 2018 annual Architect 50 rankings.

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Sarah Sasek receives IIDA Award

Sarah Sasek was recently awarded the International Interior Design Association Oregon chapter 2018 Emerging Professional of the Year. The award was presented at the IIDA-OR Design Excellence Awards Dinner on October 11, along with a video highlighting Sarah are her accomplishments. She received the award for her willingness to take on challenging projects, and her ability to communicate and collaborate with co-workers, clients and end users to develop both functional and aesthetically pleasing interior spaces. Congratulations, Sarah!

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ArchitectChats Podcast features Opsis’ Alec Holser

How did the University of Idaho bring their vision for an iconic 4,200-seat, $48 million mass-timber basketball arena to fruition? Check out the “Timber on the Rise, Part 8 – So You Want to Build with Wood” episode from Architect Magazine podcast featuring Opsis partner Alec Holser, FAIA, and University of Idaho’s special assistant to the president Michael Perry sharing their lessons for architects hoping to secure a wood-project commission, and for owners and institutions interested in trailblazing with wood.

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UO Price Science Commons Receives 2017 AIA Education Facility Design Award

The University of Oregon Price Science Commons and Research Library has been recognized with a 2017 AIA Education Facility Design Award. This 41,000 sf facility creates an inviting identity for the Lokey Science Complex as a glass-enclosed pavilion containing a social commons café and event space, overlooking and connecting to the subterranean research library and landscaped courtyard. A hub of student activity, it is a technologically robust, dynamic environment for learning and discovery that reflects a modern-day paradigm.

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Reed College Performing Arts Building wins National USITT Award

Each year the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) recognizes the best contemporary new or renovated theatres. A juried process is used to determine the winners, who receive either Honor Awards or Merit Awards. Past award winners have come from England, Germany, Japan, California, New York, and all points between. Opsis is proud to announce that Reed College’s Performing Arts Building is the recipient of the 2015 Architecture Merit Award!

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Firstenburg Community Center Case Study

The Firstenburg Community Center is a multi-use facility that combines recreational and community spaces with other public services. It embodies the character of the community, provides convenient access to services and brings together a diverse mix of users.

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