Whitney Ranson Portfolio

Work Samples | 2023

PDX STUDIO

SRG Partnership | Portland, OR

Completed 2018

Role | Project Designer

The design of the Portland Studio was envisioned be a space that elevates and showcases the design culture and innovation at SRG. Taking cues from the collaborative and cross-disciplinary design process at SRG, the design team created an open, flexible studio space with furniture and infrastructure that supports the ability to easily adapt and reconfigure the layout of desks. To foster a firm-wide open dialog around ideation and innovation, the central desk area is surrounded by a series of support spaces that allow for collaboration at various scales where the design process can be highly visible and accessible.

Conceptually, the design honors the history of the building, originally home to Portland’s local newspaper – The Oregonian, by leaving the raw concrete structure and orange beams that formerly carried printing presses exposed and untouched. The spaces built within the larger volume were conceptualized as simple masses, lightly inserted into the historic shell of the building with detailing and a material palette that juxtapose the grittiness of the existing structure.

HAYWARD FIELD

University of Oregon | Eugene, OR

Completed 2020

Role | Project Designer

The reimagined Hayward Field was envisioned to be a theater for track and field - setting a new standard for fan experience and connection to the sport. Beyond fan experience, though, this stadium also explores what it takes to create an unparalleled training and competition facility solely for the sport of track and field.

Inspired by the legendary Oregon coach, Nike co-founder, and persistent innovator – Bill Bowerman – the practice facilities at Hayward Field were imagined as a laboratory for athletic performance. Bringing all aspects of the athlete experience into one place, the practice facility supports athletes holistically and fosters the spirit of ideation and exploration that Bowerman was notorious for in his pursuit to push training and performance in the sport to the highest level possible.

Team Auditorium // Media Room Team Locker Room Team Locker Room

Medicine + Hydrotherapy

PERFORATED DOOR PANEL

CUSTOM LOCKER DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

for duct, TYP at all lockers in Womens Locker Rm 271 and Mens Locker Rm 262. Coordinate with Mechanical for size

in pocketed position w/ pivot sliding

Pattern design Inspiration

Locker ventilation + perforated door panel

Fabrication file for custom door panel

DETAIL -NAME PLATE LOCATION

Mock-up details | interior, shoe drawer, nameplate

Mock-up review with client

Construction details | interior elevation

Construction details | section

door with custom perf pattern, SS-2. Elevation indicates perforation alignments across

BOWERMAN SPORTS SCIENCE

University of Oregon | Eugene, OR

Completed 2020

Role | Project Designer, Project Architect

Creating a facility that elevates athlete performance and supports one of the top collegiate track and field programs requires innovation beyond training, recovery, and competition. The Bowerman Sports Science Center, located within the Hayward Field practice level, strategically blends research and performance and brings each facet of the athlete experience into a singular facility. Locating the Bowerman Sports Science Center within the stadium also fosters collaboration and partnerships between athletics and academics that extend beyond the track and field program and allow this research facility to serve as an innovation hub for programs in product design, athletic medicine, engineering, and human physiology.

A series of labs and research spaces supports the Human Physiology department’s research in sports performance through a variety of lenses and with a variety of tools including – force plates, motion capture systems, instrumented treadmills, environmental chambers and dexa scanners. By synthesizing research with the other aspects of the athlete experience, the vision for this facility was to close the feedback loop between training and performance in order to accelerate athlete potential.

RESER STADIUM

Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR

Under Construction, Anticipated Completion August 2023

Role | Project Designer

The west side renovation of Reser Stadium was conceived of not only as a modernization of Oregon State’s football facilities, but as truly completing Reser Stadium. Inspired by the tight-knit community and dedication of the Beaver Nation fan-base, the project completes the existing main concourse around the field – tying together the existing components of Reser stadium and creating a 360 degree concourse experience anchored by a new food hall-like destination known as “Beaver Street.”

This project also explores questions about how to activate stadiums beyond game day to create a facility that meets multiple uses and is energized year-round. Building on OSU’s pride in their athletics program, the Club spaces and VIP lobby serve dual purpose on non-gamedays as a Welcome Center for prospective students – establishing the reimagined Reser Stadium as the front door to the University. A Health Center located at the south endzone of the stadium serves both the student population and the community of Corvallis, further activating the ring walk surrounding the stadium and demonstrating the University’s commitment to the health of their students and community.

HQ VANCOUVER

Private Developer | Vancouver, WA

Development Masterplan

Role | Project Designer

Completed August 2022

Situated on the historic site of Fisher’s Landing Quarry, a former basalt mine on the Columbia River, the new HQ Vancouver development envisions a headquarters for a vibrant live, work, play environment. The site includes a mix of uses and amenities designed to create a complete, connected community.

Organized into three distinct districts—a mixed-use urban core, multifamily neighborhood, and research/light industrial zones—each district is tied together with open spaces centered around gathering and living well. In celebration of the storied and beautiful site, thoughtfully landscaped open spaces and pedestrian walkways connect the community. The quarry walls and Mount Hood views frame an exciting place to hike, bike, and play. Parks, trails, and green spaces create a walkable and pedestrian-focused development that promotes a healthy lifestyle.

ALTADENA MAIN LIBRARY

Altadena Library District | Altadena, CA

Schematic Design Completed April 2023

Role | Lead Designer

The Altadena Main Library explores the role and future of libraries as community spaces in an increasingly virtual, post-pandemic world. In the community of Altadena, the main library not only serves as a source of community pride, but also remains one of the community’s most active gathering spaces. With the client, the team explored ways in which the library could evolve traditional library programming in order to remain a resource for the Altadena community. The reimagined Altadena Main Library will provide facilities such as a maker space and fabrication lab for emerging entrepreneurs, a flexible community room capable of hosting a variety of events, and a co-working space for small start-up businesses.

In addition to exploring the future of library programming, this project also explores the balance of old versus new, historic versus contemporary, and existing versus added. The design of new community room and main entry seeks to balance respect for the historical significance of the building by taking cues from the existing mid-century modern architecture, while also embodying the innovation and vision of this reimagined community resource.

*Project in partnership with Anderson Brulé Architects

WILDCAT FOOTBALL

Linfield University | McMinnville, OR

Conceptual Design Package Completed 2022

Role | Lead Designer

The new Wildcat Stadium and Champions Complex is designed not only with gameday experience in mind, but also to support student-athlete success year-round. As a critical link between existing athletics facilities, this project will contribute to experiences in Linfield’s athletics core as well as throughout the broader campus. Game day traditions will be enhanced by the stadium edge which is designed to blend building and site and tell the story of Linfield’s athletics legacy and brand – highlighting the accomplishments of studentathletes throughout the school’s history.

The simple and efficient design of the seating bowl allows the stadium to serve as an iconic link between the campus’s primary athletics building and the baseball complex, while prioritizing athlete and fan amenities. The seams between the new complex and surrounding facilities are designed to provide additional community space that can foster connectivity between events and facilities throughout the year.

LEFT View from Field

TOP Elevation studies | charcoal on trace

BOTTOM View of Stadium entry from campus

GROUND

PRESS

LMU ATHLETICS DISTRICT

Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA

Schematic Design

Role | Lead Designer

The Athletics District Masterplan for Loyola Marymount University explores how to unify a series of smaller, disparate athletics projects into a singular strategic masterplan that embodies the identity and brand of LMU Athletics. To gain a better understanding of the University’s culture, values, and identity, the design team led a unique engagement process that explored these topics through the perspectives of student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and leadership.

Through a series of virtual exercises and in-person workshops the design team was able to better understand the importance of community beyond individual teams, the desire for balance between athletics and academics, and the aspiration to elevate all sports at LMU. ‘Lion’s Lane’ was envisioned as central spine that not only ties together existing athletics facilities, but also creates a hub for academic and athletic performance that brings together student-athletes from all sports and fosters the unique LMU athletics community.

ALL SPORTS PERFORMANCE FACILITY

SOCCER AND BASEBALL SUITES

STUDENT ATHLETE ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

FUELING HUB

ATHLETICS DISTRICT GATEWAY

SOFTBALL AND TENNIS SUITES

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PROCESS CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT

Weight Room

Gersten Pavilion

SITE SECTION | EAST

Lions Lane

Champions Plaza Soccer Complex

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HOPS BALLPARK

Hillsboro Hops | Hillsboro, OR

Currently in Schematic Design

Role | Lead Designer

The Hillsboro Hops ballpark explores how a stadium can be designed to be both a unique community venue, capable of hosting a wide range of events and activities, as well as a baseball stadium that offers premium and diverse fan experiences. Nodes of activities and uniquely Oregon fan amenities are distributed 360 degrees around the ballpark – creating a lively and active game day experience that is accessible to all fans regardless of ticket price.

A simple material palette and massing of the buildings allows the architecture of the stadium to become a backdrop for the energy of fans and activities in the seams between the buildings and throughout the ballpark. The design also seeks to embed the brand of the Hops team and staff, the identity of the broader Hillsboro community, and the unique culture of the Pacific Northwest throughout the architecture and landscape, so that the stadium feels truly reflective of the culture and identity of the Hillsboro Hops.

LEFT View of Outfield Berm, GA Entry + Kids Zone

TOP View of Homeplate Entry Plaza

BOTTOM View of Sunset Deck

BOTTOM 360 Degree Ballpark Experience

TOP View of Left Field Beer Garden

RIGHT View of First Base Line Party Deck