Seattle Reedo — Azarel

KATERRA REEDO | SEATTLE OFFICE
Commercial Interiors

33,000 SF
2019 — 2020

Photography Credit: Stuart Isett, Eric de la Cruz
My Roles: Project Management, Design Development, Construction Administration, Furniture Specifications

The Reedo Building was originally built in 1904 in Historic Pioneer Square. This project entailed renovating a historic office building which was severely damaged during the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake. The project was completed in late 2006, and 100% leased upon completion to Starbucks Corporation. In 2019, Katerra Design and the Katerra Renovations teams, started renovations over three floors and the mezzanine and completed in 2020.

Our first guiding principle was to preserve the history of the building, we did this through the use of raw materials, maintaining authenticity and character.

It was important to focus on the moments of connections within the space and intentionally left construction details exposed. We incorporated a connecting stair to keep the lively energy of our collaborative office.

Constructed with pipe columns for support and contrasted with a delicate horizontal cable rail, the stair design creates a juxtaposition of heavy and delicate elements connecting the two levels.

The intention of the speak easy was to provide program on the second floor that was special and unique, we loved the idea of creating a concealed entrance so there was a sense of exploration upon arrival. We did this by designing a door integrated into a slatted wall to keep it concealed.

The office featured a polycarbonate wall that stands at 22 feet tall, to allow for privacy between different work zones but still filter light in from the skylights on the upper floor.

Throughout the project we were mindful in using timeless and refined finishes that highlight the authenticity and craft of the original building.

Azarel de la Cruz