Community Projects

Rotary Centennial Pavilion at Riverfront Park




photos by Ron Cooper (dusk shot) and Bill Enos, Emerald Light Photography
Rotary Centennial Pavilion at Riverfront Park Salem, Oregon
The Rotary Centennial Pavilion, the tangible result of years of lobbying by Rotarian Mark Wulf, is a complex timber roof structure with almost entirely compound joinery. Mark proved himself adept at corralling local support for this event, as evidenced by the number of names that are on the sign at the site. The Timber Framing Guild laid out, cut and assembled a large free-span roof as guests of the Rotary Club in Salem. Timber framers with expertise in scribing and square rule timber framing were recruited from the United States and the United Kingdom, making this an impressive international effort. This highly visible public structure is located downtown on the newly reclaimed waterfront. The pavilion is 42’ from pier to pier, making it an impressive structure. The roof was raised via cranes onto the existing masonry piers.This structure depends upon four masonry columns to resolve outward forces, making it possible to create an airy and open roof system without major tie beams from corner to corner. This evokes the earliest uses of heavy timber construction in the great cathedrals of Europe, with their masonry walls supporting and resolving the thrust of lofty roof systems.



photos by Loren Nelson
Riverfront Carousel Salem, Oregon
2001 People's Choice Award, American Institute of Architects, Salem Chapter 2001 Hammurabi Special Artistic Award (recognition of excellence in masonry and/or tile)
Arbuckle Costic Architects designed a facility that houses a carousel of 36 hand-carved horses. The building is 5,000 square feet and includes a gift shop, office, repair and maintenance area, and meeting room/rental space.



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A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village Salem, Oregon
1999 People's Choice Award, American Institute of Architects, Salem Chapter 1999 Honorable Mention Award, American Institute of Architects, Salem Chapter
The project included a new public service building (restrooms, vending, etc.), 10,000 square feet of parking, the restoration and remodel of the Parrish House which now features the National Hall Toy of Fame. The design purposefully provided opportunities for the many volunteers to be creative. We considered the park plan as a canvas to which the community could add their own personal touch.