The Wingspan Event & Conference Center provides Washington County with an impressive world-class facility with year-round opportunities to host visitors, while supporting the diverse needs of a growing community in Hillsboro, Oregon. Rooted deep in heritage and history, the timeless design draws inspiration from a combination of contextual forces intrinsic to the site. The wing-like “butterfly” form of the main roof was inspired by the building’s proximity to the Hillsboro airport, and mirrors the profile of the coastal range nearby. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) reflects the rich timber heritage of the area.

The building highlights the 40,000 SF exposition hall contiguous to the state-of-the-art banquet and conference suite. Oriented to face the nearby light rail system, the site provides easy traffic flow with multiple access points, and parking distributed to both the north and south.