The renovation and expansion of the Seaside Civic and Convention Center aims to better connect the existing facility to its natural and urban context and improve its functionality, appeal, and visibility from downtown Seaside. In doing so, the design enhances the Center’s regional competitiveness, increases its profitability, and support the City’s goal to attract new visitors for year-round activity.
To improve circulation throughout the building and unite seventeen meeting spaces of various sizes, a new, continuous prefunction space runs the length of the building. The relocation of the ground floor restrooms and storage opens views out to the water. A new meeting space and the expansion of the existing Necanicum Ballroom and Riverview rooms allow for a greater diversity of events.
New exterior materials balance aesthetic appeal with durability in oceanfront conditions. Alaskan yellow cedar highlights the Center’s entrances and the new Northwest corner meeting room and will weather to a whitened finish.
