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