Revitalizing Oregon’s Trusted Resource for Ocean Literacy
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Est. Completion Date
Phase 1 - 2022
Phase 2 - 2023 -
Budget
$5.8M
$10M -
Scale
Outdoor Exhibits & Lobby
N/A
Oregon Coast Aquarium – Phase 1
The original 40,000 square foot Oregon Coast Aquarium opened in 1992, featuring indoor galleries and large outdoor exhibits showcasing marine mammals and shore birds, as well as a café, gift shop, theater, and offices. The facility has expanded over the years and now hosts over 420,000 guests annually. The first phase of the project includes a renovation of the Grand Hall and installation of a new jellyfish display. Other improvements include the transformation of a former playground into a new children’s play area featuring a climbable mill tower and forest of replanted trees, a headwaters exhibit, and a new amphitheater.
Oregon Coast Aquarium – Phase 2
The second phase of the project will focus on renovating the 30-year-old galleries in the main building and include a refresh of the Rocky Shores, Sandy Shores, and Pan Pacific exhibits. Construction on this phase is expected begin in September 2022.
SOJ Scope
- Manage CM/GC selection process
- CM/GC contract negotiations and administration
- Budget tracking
- Target value design
- Manage design/construction team through final design and construction phases of work
Project Partners
- Client:
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Architect:
- Dangermond Keane Architecture (Phase 1)
- Walker Macy (Phase 1)
- EHDD Architecture (Phase 2)
- General Contractor:
- Andersen Construction Company