Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center

Location: Tualatin, OR
Client: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Woven into an area of seasonal wetlands, this urban refuge provides educational and recreational opportunities while promoting the surrounding environment. Through a series of trails and interpretive displays, visitors learn about the area's natural resources and wildlife habitat, while instructors utilize on-site educational facilities as they teach amid riparian vegetation and mature oak trees. The multipurpose center also includes administrative facilities, ensuring staff can efficiently maintain operations year-round. Otak responsibilities included an environmental assessment, conceptual design for the site, buildings and infrastructure and cost estimating. Public involvement included public agencies, Friends of Tualatin and the general public.