Griswold Stadium Grandstand

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Griswold Stadium Grandstand

Portland, OR

Division Non-Building Structures

Project Details

Project Story

The Challenge

Originally constructed in 1953, the covered grandstand at Lewis & Clark College has undergone numerous modifications over the decades, including new aluminum bleachers, repairs to the timber framing, and the addition of a temporary rooftop tent for event filming. Upgrading the aging structure to accommodate a permanent rooftop filming room required careful consideration of the existing timber framing and supporting elements.

Griswold Stadium Canopy

Our Response

Miller Consulting Engineers, Inc. (MCE) provided structural engineering services to design upgrades for the grandstand, including modifications to accommodate a permanent rooftop filming room and improvements to the press box and catwalk. The work also included strengthening and repairing the existing timber-framed trusses and heavy timber columns to support the planned improvements.

Lewis & Clark Griswold Stadium Seating

The Outcome

MCE’s structural upgrades helped prepare the historic grandstand for continued use while accommodating modern filming needs and improving key stadium components. The project balanced the preservation of the existing timber structure with the functional requirements of an evolving collegiate athletic facility.

Lewis & Clark Griswold Stadium, Portland

Project Team

Andrew Leichty

Principal

Eric Davis

Associate Engineer

Project Metrics

Location
Portland, OR
Division
Non-Building Structures

Project Partners

Project Owner
Lewis & Clark College

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