Treetop's Renovation
The Treetop's renovation will culminate in a detailed restoration of the iconic and historically significant Oregon Chancellor residence built in 1910. The project will preserve the unique craftsman style and recreate the stunning grounds of the original landscape to continue the legacy for the next hundred years.
Location — Eugene, OR
Year Completed — 2028
The major restoration will carefully renovate the existing exterior siding and roofing, and improve energy efficiency of the insulation and windows.
The structural systems will undergo an upgrade as well, with new exterior sheathing improving the lateral performance and improvements to the foundation to anchor the home in the event of seismic activity.
Inside the home, the owners will feature a growing art collection of Pacific Northwest artists. The interior renovations will also create a total of 7 suites for invited University partners, visiting professors, athletic department boosters, and more.
The property's landscaping will realize the original 1911 design by George Otton which includes walking pathways throughout the northwest portion of the property.
The project will undergo a Special Historic Zone change to help protect the site from commercial development, and maintain the character and presence of this significant structure into the future. In addition, the project will pursue Historic Registration at the State and National levels to recognize the home and structure, which for over a century has been significant to both the University of Oregon and to the Fairmount Neighborhood.
In order to celebrate the north-facing views towards Hayward Field, Matthew Knight Arena, and Autzen Stadium, the project will replace the existing pool with an entertaining pavilion aesthetically consistent with the home.
Finally, the carriage house has been a significant structure to the site since 1910 but has fallen into disrepair. We will recreate the existing carriage house in order to improve the structural safety of the building and restore its presence & function on the site.
Project Team:
- Builder - Six Degrees Construction
- Structural Engineer - Hohbach-Lewin
- Interiors - Sarah Elizabeth Design
- Landscape Design - Stangeland & Associates
- Mechanical Design - Evergreen Engineering
- Mechanical Installation & Plumbing - Harvey & Price
- Electrical - Builder's Electric
- Buyer's Representative - Charlie Patterson with Construction Management Inc.
The Six Degrees team carefully removed, catalogued, and stored existing doors to be reused in the project. They are protected to avoid damage throughout the construction process.
The asbestos work is complete in the Primary Suite, leaving the original framing and fireplace. The rough sawn lumber suggests that the framing of the house was milled on site during construction in 1909.
Scaffolding is up at Treetops! The Six Degrees team will replace the shake siding and windows to match the original aesthetic. The roofing will also be replaced.
The kitchen is the area in the house receiving the most TLC. The current kitchen was redone in the 60s or 70s and does not reflect a period appropriate style of the home. The cabinetry and appliances will be replaced and rearranged to better support catering events at the house.
