Salem Oregon
Peter Meijer Architect, LLC provided an historic materials assessment of the interior and exterior of the State of Oregon Justice Building. Our analysis revealed areas and materials dating to various past remodeling efforts. In order to guide the architectural team with their programmatic requirements, we divided the building into zones designating recommended levels of intervention: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, etc. An area assigned to Zone 1 would contain a high degree of original historic fabric and renovation efforts would attempt to have little or no visible impact. A Zone 2 area with some historic fabric, either because of the programmatic work required, such as electrical and mechanical system installation, or state of disrepair would have work carefully controlled as to minimize the impact. A typical Zone 3 area contains minimal architectural or historical significance and/or contains no significant historic value. A Zone 3 area would likely be rehabilitated with modern compatible materials.
In addition, Peter Meijer Architect, LLC managed, conducted, and reported on the Justice Buildings exterior building envelope including historic storefront system, stone faade, and windows. PMA evaluated the historical significance, historic context, and physical conditions of each system followed by our recommendations for the treatment of historically sensitive materials.
- Project size: 100,000 sf
- Award price: $8 Million
- Space types: Judicial Office
- Project objective: Historic materials condition assessment
- Building features: Designed in 1929 by the Portland architectural firm of Knighton & Howell in a Neo-Renaissance style clad in terra cotta.
