A Progressive Design-Build project led by O’Brien & Lucas Ventures, a joint venture partnership of O’Brien and Lucas Design Build. Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center’s High Ground Housing is a new, three-story apartment complex in Newport, Oregon.

The $16.5 million, 34,000-square-foot housing project will feature 72 studio-style units and five two-bedroom units that can serve both shorter and longer-term stays.

A project ten years in the making, High Ground Housing is poised to play a pivotal role in the institute’s growth, delivering positive outcomes for housing in the surrounding community.

The new housing is expected to serve a wide range of needs, including upper division and graduate students taking classes or participating in research projects at Hatfield as well as faculty researchers; instructors and teaching assistants; visiting researchers and other mission partners.

Final Photos by Christian Columbres

Location

Newport, OR

SCALE

34,000 Sq Ft

Completion

2025

Architect

Mackenzie Inc.

Partner

“We are excited to see this important project get underway. Housing is critical to the future of Hatfield Marine Science Center and its ability to support coastal and marine research and education opportunities.”

Bob Cowen, OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center director and associate vice president for marine research and operations.
Timelapse and aerial photography by Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography