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Lewis & Clark College

This Lewis & Clark dormitory reuses lumber from trees felled on the site of a new residence hall.

This striking wood-slice feature wall is part of the interior design for the Edna L. Holmes Residence Hall at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. The wall was created through a partnership between Green Hammer, Walsh Construction, Mahlum Architects, and Urban Timberworks. The design showcases a commitment to sustainability by reusing approximately 75% of the big-leaf maple and Douglas fir trees that were originally felled on-site during construction. These trees were transformed into functional and decorative elements, including tables, benches, and this unique focal wall.
detail view of the fireplace which is cross cut sections of timbers, exposing the full grain of the wood. The design showcases a commitment to sustainability by reusing approximately 75% of the big-leaf maple and Douglas fir trees that were originally felled on-site during construction. These trees were transformed into functional and decorative elements, including tables, benches, and this unique focal wall.
lewis and clark college, showing a woman studying at a chair with her feet upon a log
Lewis and Clark college, showing a several stumps that are a common theme in the project. The design showcases a commitment to sustainability by reusing approximately 75% of the big-leaf maple and Douglas fir trees that were originally felled on-site during construction. These trees were transformed into functional and decorative elements, including tables, benches, and this unique focal wall.
Lewis and Clark college, showing a detail view of stump that is a common theme in the project
Lewis and Clark college, showing a detail view of a built in bench and table that is constructed of a wood board on top of a concrete plinth. The design showcases a commitment to sustainability by reusing approximately 75% of the big-leaf maple and Douglas fir trees that were originally felled on-site during construction. These trees were transformed into functional and decorative elements, including tables, benches, and this unique focal wall.
Lewis and Clark college, showing a detail view of a built in bench that is constructed of a wood board on top of a concrete plinth. The design showcases a commitment to sustainability by reusing approximately 75% of the big-leaf maple and Douglas fir trees that were originally felled on-site during construction. These trees were transformed into functional and decorative elements, including tables, benches, and this unique focal wall.
Lewis and Clark college, showing a close in view of a wood table with red chairs
Lewis and Clark college, showin an open riser stair that is generously sized for high traffic. The wood tones invite users up the stairs with both the treads and slat rail.
Project Scope
Design
Project Stats

Design: Custom wood furniture, stair treads, wood wall paneling and trim for a residence hall on a college campus

Certification: LEED Gold

Collaboration: Walsh Construction, Mahlum Architects, Place Landscape Architects and Urban Timberworks

 

 

Project Description

In partnership with Walsh Construction, Mahlum Architects and Urban Timberworks, we coordinated the detailed finish work to reuse trees felled onsite to enable construction of the new Lewis & Clark dormitory.

The LEED Gold Edna L. Holmes Residence Hall incorporates nearly 75% of the maple and fir trees removed from the site into beautiful, functional wood elements throughout the building, helping to connect the project’s architecture to the landscape it inhabits.