Dan Herbert passed away. Dan was a teacher of mine and treasured colleague. After I completed a challenging studio with him, while a grad student at UO, we both eventually found ourselves on the same Urban Renewal Committee as advisors to City of Eugene staff. Dan was amazingly curious and always making connections between things that I think most people didn’t take the time to notice. Dan will be missed by me and many others that he influenced so profoundly over his long career. - GB
Read MoreDesigning for future use of the former EWEB steam plant on Eugene’s downtown riverfront is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As we explore the possibilities and realities of adapting and redeveloping this historic building, we enjoy the unique privilege of access to its remarkable interior.
Read MoreWith an interest in architecture since childhood, and after a four year stint in the US Navy, Dustin earned a Bachelor of Art in Architecture with a minor in Photography at the University of Oregon in 2013. While at UO, Dustin received a travel scholarship to participate in the Rome study abroad program and traveled to London, where he led research mapping the evolution of London’s building typologies.
Read MoreIn 2009, a group of Jeffersonians with dreams of building a new library for their community formed the non-profit organization, Friends of Jefferson Library. In order to fund this capital project independent of the city, FOJL spent several years fundraising – with everything from bake sales to foundation sponsorship.
Read MoreThis year we renovated and moved into our new office at 1203 Willamette, added new members to our team, and embarked on several exciting new projects. Here’s to a great year behind us, and another one ahead!
Read MoreThis is the first post in a new series here on the blog, Interiors and Materials, where we’ll shed some light on our process of identifying and selecting materials for a project. These choices have a huge impact on the way that a space is perceived and experienced. Materials should be seamlessly integrated with the architecture while adding an additional layer of complexity to the space, one that expresses the client's unique personality.
Read MoreThis fall, RBA participated in the University of Oregon College of Design’s practicum program. Cassidy Jones, a fifth-year undergraduate student in architecture, joined us for a ten-week practicum.
Read MoreA unique aspect of the University of Oregon campus is, if you dig more than 5 or 6 feet underground, there’s a good chance you will hit rock – specifically the Eugene Formation, a local geologic formation that has preserved fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.
Read MoreThe South Hills House has come a long way since fall of last year. Here is a construction sequence of the terrace. One can see the clear volumes and signature cantilevered roof taking shape, the dramatic slope of the site being reconciled, and the envelope—an Equitone fibre-cement rainscreen system—being developed. Currently, the owners are in the process of moving into their new home.
Read MoreRowell Brokaw celebrated Nicola Fucigna’s soon-to-be-born baby with a tasty lunch from Ta Ra Rin. Nicola has really appreciated the work-life balance at Rowell Brokaw, which has allowed her to create flexible hours and, for the last month of her pregnancy, switch to remote work.
Read MoreAfter eight years of passionate and creative fundraising, Jefferson Library opened its doors for some Halloween cheer and books!
Read More“The original plan was to form a human chain to pass the contents of the old Jefferson Public Library from one person to another over the roughly one-block distance from the old library to the new..”
Read More“A new branch for Oregon Pacific Bank is opening in Eugene just in time for the holidays. The opening of the 59 E. 11th Street location, targeted for early December, sends a signal of the bank’s commitment to partner with the community and its local businesses.”
Read MoreSerena Lim recently joined Rowell Brokaw as a designer after earning her M.Arch at the University of Oregon. She has always loved drawing and crafting and brings strong creative skills to the firm. After earning a B.A. in Liberal/Visual Arts from the Evergreen State College in 2008, she worked as a freelance graphic designer, textile restoration specialist, and co-founded and directed Oxtail Studio & Gallery in Berkeley, CA. She also worked as a junior designer at Goring & Straja Architects before returning to school to earn her master’s degree in architecture.
Read MoreItalo Calvino's Invisible Cities has captured the imagination of many architects, including RB’s Mark Young and Nicola Fucigna. When Mark was studying abroad in Copenhagen as an undergrad, he illustrated all 55 cities. A collection of these illustrations are featured in Construction, a quarterly online literary magazine, where Nicola runs an architecture column on the poetics of real and imagined spaces.
Read MoreDuring Head Start of Lane County’s All Staff Event, Lorri Nelson was recognized as one of a handful of “community members who have given, supported, and are champions of Head Start.” Lorri is honored to receive this award. She has loved working with the Head Start staff to integrate natural play areas into various school sites.
Read MoreThe UO Robinson Theater Rigging Replacement project has been successfully completed. All of the obsolete, existing equipment was replaced with contemporary stage rigging equipment. This rigging includes rope lines, blocks (pulleys), and counterweights that allow a stage crew to “fly” or hoist objects—such as lights, curtains, and scenery—out of view of the stage. Rowell Brokaw worked with PLA Theatrical Consultants, Systems West Engineers as electrical consultants, the Ausland Group as general contractor, Stagecraft Industries as the rigging subcontractor, and JKG Electric as subcontractors to complete the project.
Read MoreToday the Eureka Design Review Committee approved plans for development of an apartment complex on the corner of Fourth Street between B and C Streets in Eureka, intended to house veterans and people at risk of homelessness.
“We’re just trying to help the community, help the people on the streets and give them a leg up,” Development company Danco CommunitiesPresident Chris Dart told the Outpost.
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