Tree Tops Renovation

The Tree Tops 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 century.

The Tree Tops restoration will carefully renovate the existing exterior siding and roofing, and improve energy efficiency of the insulation and windows.

The renovation will create a total of 7 suites for invited University partners, visiting professors, athletic department boosters, and more.

The structural systems will undergo an upgrade as well. New exterior sheathing will improve the lateral performance, and the foundation will receive a significant improvement to anchor the home in the event of seismic activity.

The property's landscaping will realize the original 1911 design by George Otton which includes walking pathways throughout the northwest portion of the property.

Inside the home, the owners will feature a growing art collection of Pacific Northwest artists.

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 significant to both the University of Oregon and to the Fairmount Neighborhood for over a century.

In order to celebrate the north-facing views towards Heyward Field, Matthew Knight Arena, and Autzen Stadium, the project will replace the existing pool with an entertaining pavilion that will be aesthetically consistent with the home.

The carriage house has been a significant structure to the site since 1910. We will recreate the existing carriage house in order to improve the structural safety of the building.