The Rose Garden (Moda Center)

Portland, OR

Region

Oregon

Client/Owner

Oregon Arena Corporation

General Contractor

Drake Turner Joint Venture

The Rose Garden Arena hosts the Portland Trail Blazers, Winterhawks, and major events, seating 19,980 with 70 suites—demanding advanced, high-capacity electrical systems.

Details

Completion Year

1995

Delivery Method

Plan and Spec

Architect

Ellerbe Becket

Engineer

WSP - Flack + Kurtz

Contract Value

$10,000,000

Project Size

785,000

Project Duration

24 Months

Offices

Salem, City of Industry

Description

The Rose Garden Arena, now known as the Moda Center, is a premier multi-purpose venue in Portland and home to the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. With a seating capacity of 19,980, including 70 luxury suites, it also hosts the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League. In addition to sporting events, the arena regularly features concerts, Cirque du Soleil performances, and other major live events, requiring robust and versatile electrical infrastructure to support lighting, audio/visual systems, and facility operations.