塞勒姆市公共工程运营大楼丨美国塞勒姆丨Hacker

塞勒姆市公共工程运营大楼是俄勒冈州塞勒姆的核心设施，一个旨在保障城市基础设施顺利运行的枢纽。该大楼支持公共工程部、工程部门及行政人员，为城市的日常运作提供关键保障，确保员工拥有执行任务所需的资源和环境，从而有效服务社区。设计体现了工业与自然的交汇点，选用耐用材料，呼应其所处的自然景观。三座带斜屋顶的建筑从地面拔起，呼应周围的工业环境，同时经过巧妙错位，形成欢迎性的广场，点缀本地植物与雨水处理区。

The Public Works Operations Building serves as the heart of Salem, Oregon, a hub designed to keep the city’s infrastructure running smoothly. Supporting the Public Works Department, Engineering, and Administration staff, the building is essential for maintaining the city’s operations, ensuring that employees have the resources and environment they need to serve the community effectively. The design captures the meeting point of industry and nature, showcasing durable materials that reflect the landscape they operate within. Three gabled forms rise from the ground, reminiscent of the industrial context surrounding them, yet they are thoughtfully offset to create inviting plazas adorned with native plantings and rainwater treatment areas.

▼街景，street view© Lewis Williams

▼外观概览，overall of exterior© Lewis Williams

▼停车场一侧立面，facade of the parking side© Lewis Williams

在这些广场内，核心区域促进了各部门之间的社区感。无论是在现场还是办公室工作的员工，都能找到既利于协作又便于独立专注的空间。温暖的胶合木结构作为背景，与简约的钢蓝色与大地色调形成美丽对比。这一刻意选择不仅强调材料的耐久性，也体现了对员工健康和气候适应性的关注。

Within these plazas, the central hubs foster a sense of community among the diverse departments. Employees, whether in the field or office, find spaces that encourage both collaboration and individual focus. The warm mass timber structure serves as a backdrop, contrasting beautifully with a simple palette of steely blues and earthy tones. This intentional choice prioritizes not only the durability of materials but also the well - being of the staff, reflecting a commitment to climate resilience and human health.

▼设计强调美学与功能的无缝融合，

the design emphasizes the seamless integration of aesthetics and functionality© Lewis Williams

▼入口立面，entrance facade© Lewis Williams

▼户外休息空间，outdoor seating area© Lewis Williams

▼外观细部，details of exterior© Lewis Williams

设计强调美学与功能的无缝融合，提供多样化工作空间以满足不同任务需求。员工管理着关键的自然资源——水、土壤与景观，大楼的美学设计对他们的贡献予以致敬。自然纹理和图案贯穿内部空间，室内色彩与家具灵感源自员工日常接触的自然元素。金属外墙象征水资源管理工具，而杜松木则唤起树木与土壤的力量，使建筑与其所支撑的环境紧密相连。

The design emphasizes a seamless integration of beauty and functionality, offering various workspaces that cater to different tasks. Employees manage vital natural resources—water, soil, and landscapes—and the building’s aesthetics honor their contributions. Natural textures and patterns are woven throughout, with interior colors and furnishings inspired by the elements they work with daily. Metal siding symbolizes the tools for managing water, while Juniper wood evokes the strength of the trees and soil, tightly connecting the structure to the environment it supports.

▼接待空间，reception area© Josh Partee

▼公共厨房，public kitchen© Josh Partee

▼自然纹理和图案贯穿内部空间，

Natural textures and patterns run through the interior space© Josh Partee

▼接待台，reception desk© Josh Partee

▼细部，details© Josh Partee

连续的北向采光窗让自然光充盈公共区域，使员工与外部多变的天气保持联系——这对与自然紧密工作的人来说尤为重要。开放式楼梯连接公共工程部门的不同分区，增强共享空间的归属感。协作区内的大型室内植物箱将绿意引入室内，加强建筑与自然环境的联系。

Light floods the common areas through continuous north-facing windows, providing a connection to the changing weather outside—an essential aspect for those who work closely with nature. Open staircases link different divisions within Public Works, promoting a sense of ownership over shared spaces. The inclusion of large indoor planters in collaborative areas brings greenery indoors, enhancing the building’s connection to the natural world.

▼宽敞灵活的交通空间，open and flexible circulation space© Josh Partee

▼胶合木结构，与简约的钢蓝色与大地色调，

Glued wood structure, in harmony with the minimalist steel blue and earth tones© Josh Partee

▼办公室，office© Josh Partee

可持续性贯穿材料选择，外墙木材采用当地杜松木，不仅恢复因野火控制而受损的生态系统，也支持俄勒冈州农村地区经济发展。招募当地劳动力是关键目标，65%的分包商来自塞勒姆地区，从而将资源留在社区内。

Sustainability is at the forefront of material choices, with locally sourced Juniper used for the exterior wood siding. This choice not only restores ecosystems affected by wildfire suppression but also supports economic growth in rural Oregon. Engaging the local workforce was a key goal, with sixty-five percent of subcontractors hailing from the Salem area, thereby keeping resources within the community.

▼开放式楼梯连接公共工程部门的不同分区，

open staircase connects different areas of the public works department © Josh Partee

▼公共协作区，public co-working space© Josh Partee

▼细部，details© Josh Partee

▼公共协作区，public co-working space© Josh Partee

这座5万平方英尺的大楼被设计为开放包容，提升所有员工的心理与社交福祉。室内材料兼顾健康与耐久，同时具备艺术性——如扶手与吸音板呼应城市员工的工作。所有洗手间均设计为舒适私密，以最大化空间用于核心建筑功能。面向所有用户的更衣室方便现场员工使用，提供私密更衣与洗手设施，确保尊严与舒适。

The 50,000-square-foot building is designed to be welcoming and inclusive, enhancing the mental and social well-being of all employees. Interior materials prioritize health and durability while also serving artistic functions—elements like railings and acoustic panels echo the work of the city’s employees. All restrooms are designed to provide comfort and privacy for everyone, maximizing space to focus on essential building amenities. An all-user locker room, easily accessible for field workers returning from the elements, offers private changing areas and restrooms to ensure dignity and comfort.

▼实验室，laboratory© Josh Partee

▼更衣室，locker room© Josh Partee

▼更衣室细部，details of the locker room© Josh Partee

▼更衣室，changing room© Josh Partee

公共与员工庭院中整合的雨水植物箱展示了有效的雨水管理，将现场水处理后净化再回归系统。这一设计不仅满足功能需求，也体现了城市对可持续发展的承诺，以有意义的方式将人们与环境和自然联系起来。塞勒姆市公共工程运营大楼象征着城市对基础设施与环境的双重承诺，体现了人类活动与自然世界之间的和谐关系。

Rainwater planters integrated into public and staff courtyards demonstrate effective stormwater management, treating onsite water before returning it clean to the system. This thoughtful design not only serves functional purposes but also reflects the city’s commitment to sustainability, connecting its people to place and nature in meaningful ways. The Public Works Operations Building stands as a testament to the city’s dedication to both its infrastructure and its environment, embodying a harmonious relationship between human activity and the natural world.

▼细部，details© Josh Partee

▼扶手栏杆细部，details of the handrail© Josh Partee

▼一层平面图，first level plan© Hacker

▼二层平面图，second level plan© Hacker

Hacker design team

Design Principal: David Keltner

Principal-in-Charge: Laura Klinger

Project Manager: Jen Dzienis

Project Architect: Daniel Childs

Architectural Design Team: Caitie Vanhauer

Architectural Design Team: Caleb Couch

Architectural Design Team: Kirsten Heming

Architectural Design Team: Marissa Sant

Architectural Design Team: Sarah Post-Holmberg

Sr. Interior Designer: Sarah Weber

Interior Designer: Anya Norcross

Interior Designer: Mayumi Nakazato

Interior Designer: Van Stanek

Project team

Architecture and Interiors: Hacker

Contractor: Howard S Wright Construction

Landscape: Ground Workshop LLC

Civil Engineer: Westech Engineering, Inc.

Structural Engineer: KPFF

Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Mazzetti

Electrical Engineer: Mazzetti

Owner’s Rep: Compass Project Solutions

Client: City of Salem

Photography

Josh Partee (interior)

Lewis Williams (exterior)