Viking Pavilion | Complete

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A building permit was issued to Woofter Architecture for a portion of the work at the PSU Viking Pavilion:

partial – demolition of eastern half and selective demolition on western half of the existing building, relocation of existing gas meters, sewer line and hydrants, interior improvements including finishes, plumbing, electical and mechanical duct work to new weight room

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PSU looking to score big with athletic facility project



Inspiration for the new Viking Pavilion, a major upgrade to Portland State University’s 50-year-old athletic facility at the south end of the South Park Blocks, came directly from Portland’s other see-through arena.

But architect Miles Woofter said the project team sought to take the good from Veterans Memorial Coliseum (like an arena bowl fully visible through exterior glass walls) while avoiding the maintenance and operability issues that have plagued the former home of the Portland Trail Blazers.

PSU’s previous basketball/volleyball court was tucked in the back of the former Peter W. Stott Center and away from the park – essentially a nonentity around campus, Woofter said. But the thorough $50 million renovation and expansion was intended to move the court front and center on the Park Blocks.

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http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/i...sitys_new.html

Sneak peek: Portland State University's new Viking Pavilion scheduled to open, host Techfest NW
Updated Apr 3, 9:36 PM; Posted Apr 3, 12:13 PM
By Beth Nakamura bnakamura@oregonian.com
The Oregonian/OregonLive

The new 3,400-seat Viking Pavilion at Portland State University is in the final stage of completion and on schedule to open in time to host TechfestNW April 5-6.

The $52.1 million arena will host the school's basketball and volleyball teams.

The project features an expanded OHSU Sports Medicine Center, classrooms, athletic offices and a large weight room in a section that was once home to the school's swimming pool.

The building, which was designed by Portland architectural firm Woofter Architecture, was funded in part by $24 million in state bonds, $7.5 million sponsorship from Oregon Science & Health University, $1.5 million in student fees and more than $19.1 million in private gifts. The arena will also host concerts and other events.

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