Tour and Happy Hour

hayu aLqi uyxat

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
4:30 – 5:30 pm Pacific
Happy Hour to follow tour

1530 NE Glisan S
Portland, OR 97232

hayu aLqi uyxat, Chinook for “many future paths”, represents a shift in how Portland Public Schools delivers alternative education. District programs that had been operating in “leftover space” across multiple campuses across the district will be given a home in one, beautiful new building tailored to meet the needs of students seeking options beyond traditional high school settings. Developed to address diverse needs such as social/emotional issues, engagement difficulties, teenage pregnancy, and curriculum pace dissatisfaction, hayu aLqi uyxat programs provide tailored educational experiences. Situated in a former parking lot adjacent to Benson Polytechnic High School, the new 85,000 SF multi-story building houses a range of programs including Alliance at Benson and Meek, DART/Clinton, Teen Parent Childcare, and Reconnection Services. It features a 500-seat gym, Makerspace, and hosts CTE programs like Automotive, Manufacturing, Culinary, and Digital Media, adhering to LEED Gold standards and trauma-informed design principles.

 

Incorporating a stacked, three-story design, the hayu aLqi uyxat building embraces a unique "tree house" concept, creatively utilizing the site's oak trees, which optimizes daylighting through strategic building orientation. Moreover, the proximity of diverse programs fosters opportunities for cross-collaboration, enhancing the educational experience for students.

Recognizing the varied needs and requirements of each school and program housed within the facility, thorough consideration was given to individual specifications during the master planning phase, ensuring a tailored and supportive environment for all occupants. As part of the Benson Polytechnic Modernization project, this standalone building supplements the Benson campus which accommodates a variety of other educational programs such as Portland Evening and Summer Scholars, aligning with hayu aLqi uyxat’s mission to provide diverse educational options preparing students for college, work training, and global citizenship.

Learning Objectives:

• Explore strategies for successful Personalized Learning Environments: Participants will examine how the hayu aLqi uyxat building design and masterplan support personalized learning pathways for students with diverse profiles and needs. This includes understanding how the physical environment and facilities cater to individualized lesson planning, differentiated teaching practices, and holistic student development.
• Experience Flexible and Responsive Educational Spaces: Visitors will experience firsthand the flexible and responsive learning spaces within the hayu aLqi uyxat facility. This includes observing how classroom sizes, layout configurations, and amenities are tailored to support smaller class sizes and varied teaching methodologies aimed at addressing the "whole child" (social, emotional, physical, and academic needs).
• Explore creative sustainable design strategies: Examine approaches to meet LEED Gold standards and innovative features inspired by biophilic design, by incorporating the use of mass timber, renewable energy, healthy materials and optimizied daylighting.
• Understand how experiential graphics can support student wellness and sense of pride: Learn how student and stakeholder engagement can inspire and influence the telling of a story through graphic imagery and thoughtfully chosen words, to instill a sense of connection and pride.

Project Team:
Architect of Record: Bassetti Architects
Landscape Architect: Mayer Reed
Mechanical Engineer: Arris Consulting
Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer Samata Consulting Engineers
Civil Engineer: Vega Civil Engineering
Contractor: Andersen Construction
Specialized Consultants: Telecom & Low Voltage – TFWB Engineers; Acoustics/AV – The Greenbusch Group, Inc.; Food Service Consultant – JBK Consulting & Design; Cost Estimating – Construction Focus; Hardware – Adams Consulting & Estimating
Owner: Portland Public Schools

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm	Tour Hayu Alqi Uyxat 1530 NE Glisan S Portland, OR 97232
Following Tour	Happy Hour Level Beer 1447 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97232

Members: FREE | Non-Members: $20
Event Sponsor: $250

Register

Registration closes on January 6, 2025.