An open house for UO and community members. Learn more about preservation planning for McKenzie Hall and the life and career of DeNorval Unthank Jr., FAIA.

McKenzie Hall was designed in 1968 by Unthank, the first African American graduate from the UO School of Architecture. He was a prolific and successful architect for over 40 years, and a prominent figure in Eugene’s architectural scene. McKenzie Hall, originally home of the law school, is a notable example of the Brutalist style within the context of the Pacific Northwest, Eugene, and the University of Oregon campus.

6:00-6:30pm: Social and student research posters

6:30-7:30pm: Presentation and discussion­­

Hosted by the UO Office of Campus Planning.

Email: uplan@uoregon.edu

Phone: 541-346-5562

The preservation plan project is supported by a $150,000 Conserving Black Modernism grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. UO is one of 24 sites to receive a total of $3 million in grant funding to advance ongoing preservation activities for historic sites, buildings, and landscapes that represent Black cultural heritage.

Presentation livestream available at: 

https://www.youtube.com/live/dkgnhPyUwsY

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