Description
Housed within a 1910s industrial warehouse in Seattle’s SoDo Neighborhood, the REI Creative Hub space presented numerous hurdles, including compliance with building and energy codes while preserving its gritty charm. Our team adeptly navigated these constraints, leveraging existing elements to craft a space that celebrates the building’s industrial roots.
Amidst the backlash of COVID-19 disruptions, the departure of the client project manager, and a rushed project schedule to meet leasing constraints, our team demonstrated exceptional agility and adaptability. Despite a tight construction budget, which necessitated cost-cutting changes, and the client’s insistence on DIY solutions, we delivered a space that exceeded expectations.
In the heart of the space, teams converge to eat, socialize, and draw inspiration from REI’s rich history archives, highlighted by a climbing-strap screen that extends into a tree canopy under the clerestory. At the building entrance, a feature wall covered in pick-axes welcomes all explorers.
Role
Project Manager
For
Recreational Equipment Inc.
Date
2023
Type
Maker’s Space/ Workplace/ Lab