21st Century Keller Timeline
Status Report
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HISTORY OF THE KELLER AUDITORIUM REVITALIZATION PROJECT
2018: International Design Competition
An international design competition was held to reimagine Keller Auditorium. The stunning architectural design by Stufish Entertainment Architects and Michael Curry Design was selected as the winner.
2023: Feasibility Study
The study, funded by the city of Portland, Metro, and private contributions, was completed by Hennebery Eddy Architects. The consulting team included Stufish Entertainment Architects, Michael Curry Design, PLACE, Grummel Engineering, The Shalleck Collaborative, KPFF and Hoffman Construction.
The study concluded that it is feasible to upgrade the Keller Auditorium to the standards of a state-of the-art, 21st-century performance venue and to resolve the facility’s current physical and operational challenges.
2020: Seismic Study Completed
A seismic study commissioned by the City of Portland in 2018 and published in 2020 confirmed that, like many older civic buildings, the Keller was not built to withstand a major earthquake. Instead of being deterred, Halprin Landscape Conservancy recommitted to the goal of rebuilding a modern, 21st century Keller Auditorium.