Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx)

Corvallis, OR

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Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Photo credit: Christian Colombres

Civil Engineering

Education

Oregon State University

Holst Architecture

Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx)

The Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx) provides a new campus hub for the creative arts, and a welcoming gateway to the southeast corner of the campus.

The 49,000-sf fine and performing arts center offers flexible, multi-functional space including a large performance hall, a black box theater, an art gallery, and a site designed for outdoor performances and public gatherings.

The project also encompassed the renovation of a neighboring historic campus building. Originally the campus heat plant, the space was reconfigured to include classroom and rehearsal space accommodating up to 80 students.