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Case Study: Hayward Field The University of Oregon’s historic stadium is reimagined with its heritage in mind – all with team collaboration. Caroline March-Long and Andre Lema The reimagined Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene is a “theater” for track and field events. It was the setting for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials and is slated to host the World Athletics Championships in 2022. Funded by gifts from Penny and Phil Knight and more than 50 other donors, the 12,650-seat stadium, completed in 2020, was designed by SRG Partnership and constructed by Hoffman Construction. Working in collaboration with the architect and builder, both
Sansin Corporation and Western Archrib were integral in bringing the stadium’s signature Douglas fir glulam pieces to life. Elements of the historic field – where Nike co-founder Phil Knight competed in track and field while attending the university – were incorporated into the new stadium, preserving the rich heritage of the original. One design objective was to showcase Oregon’s history, culture, and forest products. Four hundred and sixty-two Douglas fir glulam pieces manufactured by Western
Archrib and protected with Sansin’s lowVOC architectural finishes were used to create 77 unique curves, each containing six pieces of bent wood. “Mass timber was the correct choice for this structure because the Pacific Northwest is known for its forests,” says Mark Wigston, senior manager of projects and technical services at Western Archrib. “The design group wanted the roof canopy to have an iconic look that embodied the region, as well as the history of Hayward Field.”
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