A new mixed-use building located in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon; the building's program includes three stories of office and three stories of condominiums. The 35,000 sq.ft. building is situated between an existing three story parking garage and Pringle Creek. A translucent bridge connects to the parking structure providing space for the office components. The building's shared spaces; such as the offices' conference area, fitness spa, library and hvac system, are pulled out of the core building creating a translucent fractured crystal which floats. On the many hazy Oregon mornings, steam shall rise from this crystal; as mist from the nearby stream. Large trees along the creek's flood-plane define the building's long narrow footprint, while the floor plates swell out toward the creek as the building grows in height.



PROJECT: salmon run
CLIENT: curry brandaw architects
LOCATION: salem, oregon
BUDGET: $140 / sq.ft.
SIZE: 35,000 sq.ft. [6 stories]
MIX: 8 market rate condominiums, office, storage, 8 direct parking spaces + neighboring parking structure
LEADER: JEFFREY D. LAMB
TEAM: lamb design studios inc.:
kimberley a. shiell; fredrick h. zal
MODEL: sally spencer
DATE: 2001






Salmon Run is a unique LEED-certified mixed-use three-story, 22,305 square foot building completed in 2005. The building has 15,300 square feet of office space and six condominium units on the third floor. The building is served by an elevator and has on-site garages for the housing units. A sky bridge was constructed to connect the building to the garage for ease of use. This building is located along Mill Creek just outside of downtown Salem keeping within reach of downtown activities, but away from the hustle and bustle.