Robertson, Sherwood, Architects

Hilyard Community Center

This unique project was designed to accommodate the specialized recreation programs offered by the Eugene Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is a single story, 5,600 S.F. Building with provisions to make it nearly 100% accessible. the design process included extensive participation by users, staff and interested community members.

The project was the recipient of the Energy Edge Award sponsored by The Bonneville Power Administration and Eugene Water and Electric Board. The firm was recognized by the City of Eugene for "Exceptional Commitment and Outstanding Service" in the planning of the project. Construction was completed in 1990 at a cost of $500,000 exclusive of sitework.

Willamalane Senior Center

The Willamalane Senior Adult Activity Center was one of the first senior centers in the State of Oregon designed and constructed as a facility dedicated to seniors. It set the stage for the design and construction of many senior centers statewide during the early 1980's. A group of thirty seniors served on the advisory committee and participated in programming and design - most of whom now use the center.

Due to its location in a primarily residential area a group of three neighbors who were concerned about the location and design of the center in their neighborhood we included in the design process.

Drain Civic Center & Public Library

The Drain Civic Center was designed to fit its context and the scale of the small, llumber0riented town. Clapboards, gables, mullioned windows and other elements present familiar, comfortable images. The 10,000 S.F. structure houses a library and multi-use spaces for a variety of community functions. site consideration included important relationships to existing nearby buildings as wall as flood plain elevations.

The building is the product of local government and private funding, and the result of an interactice design process involving a citizens' committee. Robertson/Sherwood/Architects received a 1985 Honor Award for Design from the Southwestern Oregon Chapter of the American Institute of Architects upon the building's completion.