Kroc Salem

Salem, Oregon

Philanthropist Joan B. Kroc gave $1.5 billion to The Salvation Army to build and operate state-of-the-art community centers in cities across the country. Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture was commissioned by The Salvation Army Western Territory to plan and design the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Salem, Oregon.

LocationSalem, Oregon

ClientThe Salvation Army Cascade Division

TypeRecreation, Cultural, Worship

CategoryAquatics, Multigenerational, Certified Sustainable, Active Adult, Planning + Studies

SustainabilityLEED Silver

Square Footage92,000

Completion2009

Partners

The center provides worship and performing arts education, family life and personal development, and sports training and recreation opportunities to the underserved residents of Salem. The 92,000 sf center is a campus of activities for every age group. The worship, community and education space includes a 300-seat chapel and multipurpose event space for banquets, meetings, weddings and community events.

The center boasts a one-stop activity center with a sports training and recreation area for those who want to work out, as well as an aquatics area with lap and leisure pools. The family life and personal development component houses a family lounge, teen room, short-term child watch and licensed day care facility

Awards & Features

  • 2011 Dream Designs Award, "Leisure Facility," Aquatics International
  • 2010 Innovative Architecture & Design Award, Recreation Management
  • 2010 Top Projects, $15.1M - $50M Private Buildings – 1st Place, Daily Journal of Commerce
  • 2009 Award of Merit, American Institute of Architects Salem Chapter

The project is LEED Silver certified for sustainable design and energy efficiency.

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