Completing Reser Stadium reimagines the West Grandstand of Oregon State’s Football Stadium. The model shows a section cut through both the existing east and newly envisioned west and how the two sides can start to complement each other to create a more unified design. The two sides showcase how each bowl sits face to face with the field synergy as the connector. The complete reconstruction of the west allows the stadium to be holistic in scale and make a place where both the east side and west side when built out connects to provide a 360-degree stadium concourse for spectators.
Along Beaver Street, fans will feel the vibrancy and richness of human interaction through thoughtful design that encourages exploration and mingling, including soft seating areas, high top tables, drink rails and other various non-ticketed seating options. The concourse provides protection from the rain while still honoring the open air intent. Concession areas are reimagined to have a storefront appearance, evoking feelings of walking along an urban streetscape while also paying homage to the food hall culture popular throughout the PNW. Traditional walkup windows have been replaced with fast-casual dining and self-service grab-and-go stores.
The west side of the stadium will be entirely rebuilt to feature a 360-degree concourse, a design influenced by the exploratory nature of the Oregon outdoors that encourages Beaver fans to traverse the new concourse and discover new experiences on the west side of the stadium. The new concourse connects the full perimeter of the stadium and unifies the fan experience. Dubbed “Beaver Street,” the expanded concourse acts as a crossroads, connecting the south seating bowl and the existing open air north terrace with design details often found in an urban streetscape. The new concourse is a first-of-its-kind in collegiate sports facilities, flipping the traditional design of a football concourse with all amenities arranged so fans have an open-air direct view of the field.
The lower level of the west side deck will house the new OSU Welcome Center and serve as the first point-of-contact for prospective/visiting students and their families. The Center is vertically connected to the stadium’s club spaces, allowing the club to function as a true multi-purpose event space for OSU and the greater Corvallis community. Further enhancements to the gameday experience include new locker room facilities for visiting teams and a new press box structure that modernizes in-game and broadcast services.
To enhance the home of Beaver Nation into a best-in-class football facility with year-round amenities accessible by all students, athletes, faculty and staff, SRG Partnership in collaboration with Populous and design-build partner Hoffman Construction are transforming the Reser Stadium Westside Completion.
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Year Complete
Fall 2023