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JELD-WEN Field
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1844, Southwest Morrison Street, Portland, OR, United States
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JELD-WEN Field
1844, Southwest Morrison Street, Portland, OR, United States
Founded
in 1975 under the North American Soccer League (NASL), the Portland Timbers had
shared a 1930s-era downtown stadium with the city’s Triple-A baseball team for
decades. But when the Timbers were selected to join the Major League Soccer
League (MLS) starting in the 2011 season, the challenge was clear: the Timbers
needed a stadium that adhered to MLS standards, with a field and sight lines
configured for soccer and one that created an atmosphere that would honor the
fans and the legacy of soccer in Portland. With an extensive network of mass
transit and a commitment to sustainability, the adaptation of the existing
multipurpose stadium — rather than new construction — was the right solution
for Portland and the Timbers. Connections
to transit, including a light-rail stop in front
of the stadium, further embed the stadium in the urban fabric.
The energy created by bringing
the fans closer to the field is shared with the city: the stadium features a
promenade and an open concourse with public views to the action inside. Other
amenities include the new KeyBank Club, view terrace, a community meeting room,
and three group and family decks. Additional restrooms, concession stands and
widened concourses serve the new seating areas. All spectators in the new
stands can see every aspect of the game, without any obstructed views. Team
amenities include upgraded locker rooms, new weight training facilities, office
space, a team meeting room, and a renovated press box.
The challenge for the design team
was to create a balance between a contemporary architectural solution and
respect for the stadium’s most beloved characteristics. The solution grew out
of a desire to provide a design that was regional and resonated with the
adjacent neighborhood. Designers looked at the qualities and materials used in
the existing stadium and extended it into modern construction. For example, the
original facility’s roof structure is constructed of large timbers from the
1930s. A new dynamic floating steel canopy is clad in cedar and covers most of
the new seats in the 19,000-seat stadium, providing a contemporary
interpretation of the existing wood roof structure while paying homage to its
Pacific Northwest context. The poured
concrete in the original stadium features a wood grain pattern from its
original wooden forms; this approach was carried into the new construction and
left unpainted to express its natural qualities.
To increase their home field
advantage, the Timbers desired a stadium that was as intimidating as possible
to opposing teams. To convert the baseball field to soccer dimensions, the
field configuration was modified and aligned to the north-south stadium axis,
with 4,000 new fixed seats constructed in the former baseball outfield. The seats
were moved as close as possible to the field to bring fans closer to the
action. Additionally, the stadium boasts acoustic design strategies that
maximize crowd noise, with premium field-level seats as close as 15ft from the
sideline.
To meet league requirements and
industry standards, new video and broadcast technology was an integral part of
the renovation. This includes new camera positions, permanent broadcast cabling
and floodlighting. An enhanced public address system adds to the distinctive
atmosphere and home field advantage. Specific seats in the new section are grey
rather than green, spelling out ‘PORTLAND’ so that the stadium is immediately
recognizable as the new home for the Timbers. To enhance the fan experience,
new technologies at the stadium include a video scoreboard installed at the
south end, LED video ribbon boards placed at various areas of the seating bowl,
and television monitors installed in the concourse serving the new seating
areas.
JELD-WEN Field is a rarity in the
sport: a completely urban stadium. People can walk or bike to the stadium and
enjoy the space, even on non-game days. To add to Portland’s network of public
open space, a public plaza was developed at the corner of 18th Avenue and
Morrison Street. The plaza frames the stadium’s main entrance and serves as an
accessible public gathering space during non-game hours. Views of the field
from this public promenade and an open concourse further enhance the venue’s
relationship to its larger urban context. A new Adidas team store is open to
the public during non-event hours.
The new plazas can play host to
community markets and programs, while connecting the activity inside the venue
with the rest of the city. True to its civic roots, the facility will continue
to host more than 250 events annually — including Portland State University
football games, concerts, high school sports and community events. Photography credit: Steve Wanke Photography
in 1975 under the North American Soccer League (NASL), the Portland Timbers had
shared a 1930s-era downtown stadium with the city’s Triple-A baseball team for
decades. But when the Timbers were selected to join the Major League Soccer
League (MLS) starting in the 2011 season, the challenge was clear: the Timbers
needed a stadium that adhered to MLS standards, with a field and sight lines
configured for soccer and one that created an atmosphere that would honor the
fans and the legacy of soccer in Portland. With an extensive network of mass
transit and a commitment to sustainability, the adaptation of the existing
multipurpose stadium — rather than new construction — was the right solution
for Portland and the Timbers. Connections
to transit, including a light-rail stop in front
of the stadium, further embed the stadium in the urban fabric.
The energy created by bringing
the fans closer to the field is shared with the city: the stadium features a
promenade and an open concourse with public views to the action inside. Other
amenities include the new KeyBank Club, view terrace, a community meeting room,
and three group and family decks. Additional restrooms, concession stands and
widened concourses serve the new seating areas. All spectators in the new
stands can see every aspect of the game, without any obstructed views. Team
amenities include upgraded locker rooms, new weight training facilities, office
space, a team meeting room, and a renovated press box.
The challenge for the design team
was to create a balance between a contemporary architectural solution and
respect for the stadium’s most beloved characteristics. The solution grew out
of a desire to provide a design that was regional and resonated with the
adjacent neighborhood. Designers looked at the qualities and materials used in
the existing stadium and extended it into modern construction. For example, the
original facility’s roof structure is constructed of large timbers from the
1930s. A new dynamic floating steel canopy is clad in cedar and covers most of
the new seats in the 19,000-seat stadium, providing a contemporary
interpretation of the existing wood roof structure while paying homage to its
Pacific Northwest context. The poured
concrete in the original stadium features a wood grain pattern from its
original wooden forms; this approach was carried into the new construction and
left unpainted to express its natural qualities.
To increase their home field
advantage, the Timbers desired a stadium that was as intimidating as possible
to opposing teams. To convert the baseball field to soccer dimensions, the
field configuration was modified and aligned to the north-south stadium axis,
with 4,000 new fixed seats constructed in the former baseball outfield. The seats
were moved as close as possible to the field to bring fans closer to the
action. Additionally, the stadium boasts acoustic design strategies that
maximize crowd noise, with premium field-level seats as close as 15ft from the
sideline.
To meet league requirements and
industry standards, new video and broadcast technology was an integral part of
the renovation. This includes new camera positions, permanent broadcast cabling
and floodlighting. An enhanced public address system adds to the distinctive
atmosphere and home field advantage. Specific seats in the new section are grey
rather than green, spelling out ‘PORTLAND’ so that the stadium is immediately
recognizable as the new home for the Timbers. To enhance the fan experience,
new technologies at the stadium include a video scoreboard installed at the
south end, LED video ribbon boards placed at various areas of the seating bowl,
and television monitors installed in the concourse serving the new seating
areas.
JELD-WEN Field is a rarity in the
sport: a completely urban stadium. People can walk or bike to the stadium and
enjoy the space, even on non-game days. To add to Portland’s network of public
open space, a public plaza was developed at the corner of 18th Avenue and
Morrison Street. The plaza frames the stadium’s main entrance and serves as an
accessible public gathering space during non-game hours. Views of the field
from this public promenade and an open concourse further enhance the venue’s
relationship to its larger urban context. A new Adidas team store is open to
the public during non-event hours.
The new plazas can play host to
community markets and programs, while connecting the activity inside the venue
with the rest of the city. True to its civic roots, the facility will continue
to host more than 250 events annually — including Portland State University
football games, concerts, high school sports and community events. Photography credit: Steve Wanke Photography
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