Robert L Thompson: TVA Architects

Robert L Thompson, FAIA, is founding partner of the Portland-based firm TVA Architects. He was responsible for the design of some of the most prominent buildings in Oregon during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. His projects have ranged from corporate campuses, air hangars, and government and public spaces, to high-rise office towers and single-family residences. Known for a signature brand of pristine, often white-toned late-20th century modernism, Thompson was influenced by the works of modern masters, including Le Corbusier, Charles Gwathmey, Yoshio Taniguchi, and Richard Meier. He formed TVA Architects in 1984 with then partner Ned Vaivoda and built an internationally recognised practice, starting in the Pacific Northwest. In 1993, at the age of 39, Thompson was the youngest architect in America to be inducted into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows for his contribution to the profession. Thompson and TVA Architects had been honoured with scores of local, national, and international awards for excellence in design. This lavishly illustrated monograph, filled with full-colour photography and detailed plans, forms a compilation of work that celebrates Thompson's influence across architecture in design over several decades. AUTHOR: Robert Thompson, FAIA, is founding partner of the Portland-based firm TVA Architects, internationally recognised for its architecture, interior design, and planning. Thompson is responsible for the design of some of the most prominent buildings in the Pacific Northwest during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Known for a signature brand of pristine, often white-toned late-20th century modernism, Thompson was influenced by the works of modern masters, including Le Corbusier, Charles Gwathmey, Yoshio Taniguchi, and Richard Meier. In 1993, at the age of 39, Thompson was the youngest architect in America to be inducted into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows for his contribution to the profession. His work has been published in leading journals around the world. SELLING POINTS: . Showcases the design innovations of the highly regarded and influential Portland-based architect, Robert L Thompson . Features richly illustrated photography and detailed illustrations . Includes many high-calibre works, including many retail design complexes for Nike, air hangars, commercial and public works, and residential condominiums, towers, and single-family homes

Table of Contents:
8 PREFACE Robert L. Thompson 10 THE AGILE ARCHITECT Randy Gragg 16 AN ARCHITECTURE OF BALANCE Michael J. Crosbie WORKPLACE, CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL 20 Ford Alumni Center 30 Banfield Corporate Headquarters 44 GSA / SSA Call Center 52 Metro Headquarters 60 Murphy Corporate Offices 72 Nike Asian Corporate Headquarters 86 Sony Ericsson Headquarters 98 Park Avenue West Tower 108 Fox Tower 118 Vancouver Office Tower 124 Ochoco Air Hangar 138 Nike Air Hangar 146 Fort Dalles Training Center 156 Nike Retail Stores ARTS, SPORTS & CULTURE 184 SOU Performing Arts Center 194 Moyer Mausoleum 200 Ankeny Plaza Pavilion 206 Director Park Pavilions 214 Matthew Knight Arena 230 Coaches Office MKA 240 Nike World Headquarters 264 Bo Jackson Fitness Center 272 Nolan Ryan Building 284 Jerry Rice Building 292 Nike Gatehouse 298 The Park 302 Mia Hamm Design Center 314 Tiger Woods Conference Center 322 Nike Sports Performance Center RESIDENTIAL, HOUSING & HOSPITALITY 334 Alden/Drummond Residence 342 Crabbe Residence 352 Frankel Residence 362 Fritz Residence 374 West Hills Residence 384 Pearl Apartments 390 John Ross Tower 400 Goose Hollow Lofts 408 EVO Tower 414 The Aniva Apartments 420 The Caring Cabin 428 Greve Residence 436 Vancouver Waterfront Condominium Tower 442 Alder 9 Apartments APPENDIX 448 Biography 450 TVA Employees & Collaborators 452 Selected Publications 454 Awards & Contributions 456 Project Credits 462 Acknowledgments

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Robert Thompson, FAIA, is founding partner of the Portland-based firm TVA Architects, internationally recognised for its architecture, interior design, and planning. Thompson is responsible for the design of some of the most prominent buildings in the Pacific Northwest during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Known for a signature brand of pristine, often white-toned late-20th century modernism, Thompson was influenced by the works of modern masters, including Le Corbusier, Charles Gwathmey, Yoshio Taniguchi, and Richard Meier. In 1993, at the age of 39, Thompson was the youngest architect in America to be inducted into the American Institute of Architects' College of Fellows for his contribution to the profession. His work has been published in leading journals around the world.