The Nature-Immersive Campus' Power to Unite and Expand Human Potential

PLACE

Client: NIKE, Inc.

With Native people as stewards of Oregon lands since time immemorial, the nature-immersive and innovative 400-acre Nike World Headquarters was formerly a farmstead. The environmentally conscious campus reinforces Nike’s passion and commitment to sports excellence, cultural diversity, prosperity, and stewardship. Over time, the campus has transformed from a collection of office buildings into a cohesive and connected experience featuring state-of-the-art facilities, robust green infrastructure, all-seasons fitness amenities, and scenic outdoor destinations that celebrate movement and the landscape.

As Nike continues to grow its legacy, campus transformation embraces a design ethos that honors the icons who shaped the brand, the athletes who inspire the world, and the stories that fuel progress. The landscape reinforces values of perseverance, equity, and innovation, elevating the spirit of champions whose achievements transcend sport. Placemaking elements throughout the campus celebrate Nike’s greatest game-changers. Serena Williams’ presence radiates through a plaza and gardens that honor her cultural impact and triumphs. LeBron James is recognized through a dramatic plaza and ramp experience, with commemorative features such as statues and benches that welcome visitors and colleagues alike to reflect on what innovation means. The Shoe Dog Bridge creates an iconic new connection over Cedar Mill Creek, highlighting one of two major wetland systems and representing progress through motion. Entry sequences and gathering spaces recognize pioneers who helped define Nike’s values. The Seb Coe Fountain and Plaza celebrate excellence in track and field, inviting visitors to share in the joy of sport. Joan Benoit Samuelson’s plaza and Ken Griffey Jr.’s garden uplift Olympic and baseball legacies, grounding inspiration in the spaces where people move, collaborate, and dream. Campus-wide enhancements, including consolidating parking, trail-to-transit connections, integrated bike lanes, tree relocation programs, and drought-tolerant and water-saving landscapes, demonstrate a continued commitment to wellness, accessibility, and climate responsibility. Whether it’s basketball courts, yoga nooks, scenic trails, iconic bridges, or beloved roof terraces, the landscape is crafted as a vibrant space for employees and visitors to gather and dream. The recently reimagined park-like setting is iconic, peaceful, and exhilarating, leaving a lasting impact on sustainable, ethical, and social practices worldwide. With a global footprint, culture of innovation, and team-first mentality, Nike’s World Headquarters campus perpetuates a future of continual progress for athletes, sport, and our world.