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The Oregon Experiment

The Oregon Experiment is a 1975 book by Christopher Alexander and collaborators Murray Silverstein, Shlomo Angel, Sara Ishikawa, and Denny Abrams. It describes an experimental approach to campus community planning at the University of Oregon, in Eugene, Oregon which resulted in a theory of architecture and planning described in the group's later published and better-known volumes A Pattern Language and The Timeless Way of Building.

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Most new campus buildings at the University of Oregon reflect the influence of participation by user groups. Documentation related to the building of the University of Oregon science complex in the late 1980s describes 'pattern language' planning principles in process. However, another variety of campus buildings reflects only the vision of its donor. The Hatfield-Dowlin Complex, for example, stirred controversy when it was learnt that the University of Oregon had no part in planning nor managing construction. The building was constructed on university property and presented as a gift, by a co-founder of Nike. Jeff Hawkins, Senior Associate Athletic Director of Football Administration and Operations at the university, was quoted as saying, "We are the University of Nike." Hawkins later clarified his comment, stating that he was speaking metaphorically about the shared ideals and passions between the University of Oregon and Nike. Participation of user groups was not mentioned. ==References==
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