Studio for Architecture & Community
Studio for Architecture & Community
ARTS at King Street Station, located on the third floor of the historic building, serves as a vibrant cultural center. It houses Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture and features an art gallery with innovative kinetic walls designed by Olson Kundig. Inspired by railroad tracks, these movable walls are mounted on an elevated track, allowing for flexible reconfiguration to suit various events and exhibitions. The modern additions contrast with the preserved elements of the building, such as the original ornaments, steel, brick, concrete, and terrazzo floors. While the new glass, aluminum, and plywood components stand out, they harmoniously…
Inclusive restrooms are designed to welcome everyone and challenging long-standing barriers. Since many school buildings were constructed years or even decades ago, administrators are now working to retrofit existing restrooms. These inclusive facilities offer better security, privacy, and accessibly to individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Project designed as part of Mithun.
El Zaguán started when a merchant bought a property on Canyon Road in Santa Fe in the 1850s, it later expanded gradually as his business and family grew. Margretta Dietritch, an organizer of women’s suffrage groups, operated El Zaguán as a hotel in 1928. In 1970, a private corporation formed by the renowned Santa Fe architect John Gaw Meem transferred ownership of the property to the Historic Santa Fe Foundation. El Zaguán is a blend of various architectural styles. The Spanish Pueblo style is evident in the flat roof, linear floor plan, and softly rounded adobe corners. Elements from…
Seattle Municipal Tower Floor 62 is distinguished from the rest of the floors within the building. The penthouse stands out with its distinctive feature—a curved glass roof that creates an intricate geometric design, both surrounding and crowning the space. This floor was specifically redesigned to accommodate a new special office established by the City of Seattle. During the redesign process, the team worked closely with the new tenant, addressing every aspect of their needs. Special attention was given to creating collaborative spaces while also ensuring individual privacy. Project completed as part of Schacht Aslani Architects.
North Seattle College Library Renovation updated the brutalist structure originally designed by Edward Mahlum & Associates in 1968. The 60,000 square foot library stands strong to this day, yet it required substantial design and technical upgrades. Enhancing the library’s appeal, new finishes, ceilings, lighting, and casework create an inviting atmosphere in its spaces. The building’s envelope is improved along with new mechanical and electrical systems to meet the code-required energy performance. To ensure seismic safety, micropiles, brace frames, and wider seismic joints were added to the structure. Project was completed as part of Mithun.
University of Washington Tacoma Science Lab came as a result of an increasing number of students gravitating towards science, technology, engineering, and math fields. The institution opted to transform one of its tiered classrooms into an advanced science lab. The lab design is simple, with white ceilings, casework and fume hoods. Beyond the technical needs, it was intended to be an inviting open space that encourages students to engage the instructors, collaborate, and learn from one another. Project designed as part of Schacht Aslani Architects.