Graham Baba Architects

Graham Baba Architects revitalizes a 1920s building for Vitus in including retail, office space and a penthouse with a waterfront view in Seattle, Washington. See more here: https://lnkd.in/gJSxwwwg

This month in coffee, wine, and beer... https://lnkd.in/gtmPmFUZ Check out #GrahamBaba's September newsletter which highlights: - Fidelitas Winery tasting room in Woodinville - Summer at Métier Brewing Co. at Cherry Street - Upwell Wine & Coffee is now open in West Seattle - Gasworks Brewing featured in The Seattle Times Photos: Zack Bent (Fidelitas and Métier), GBA (Upwell)

We're excited to share that Whatcom Village is included in ENR Northwest's 2024 Regional Best Projects Winners: https://lnkd.in/giKyWdh3 Congratulations to to the project team!

Featured on Eater Seattle is The Shop by Porter in downtown Seattle in the article "Is It a Cafe or a Coworking Space? Yes. Remote work is here to stay, and a growing number of cafes and restaurants are catering to laptop warriors." https://lnkd.in/gZbYq3bA "Porter is a company that specializes in furniture and interior design for offices. Five years ago, the space that is now the Shop was the brand’s 'living showroom,' says Steph Monohan, the Shop’s beverage and events manager, but in 2019 the company decided to pivot to providing food, drinks, and retail shopping in an effort to build more connections with clients and the broader community. [...] 'All these buildings have this beautiful space, right? But it’s empty and kind of cold, nothing’s happening in it,' says Porter co-founder Kyle Haakenson. 'Our idea is to take these spaces designed for for work, and then add this element of service, hospitality, food and beverage.'" - Harry Cheadle Located at?2 + U?in downtown Seattle, The Shop by Porter is designed by GBA and built by?MRJ with?casework fabricated by?Creoworks. Photos:?Kevin Scott #shopbyporter #eaterseattle #grahambaba

Set along a major thoroughfare near downtown Ballard, the?Ballard Food Bank?building takes its cues from the program elements, with a larger industrial shed-like form housing the Market and warehouse; and a smaller, more residentially scaled sloped roof form creating a welcoming entry and housing the Kitchen, HUB and offices. This Sunday, 8/25 from 5-8pm, join us for Ballard Bites & Brews celebrating the fantastic breweries of Ballard and delicious flavors from around the city ?? Proceeds from this neighborhood 21+ festival support the mission of Ballard Food Bank, “bringing food and hope to our neighbors because there can be enough for everyone.” Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gpjpXMpZ ??:?Lara Swimmer #ballardfoodbank?#foodbank?#community?#grahambaba #ballardseattle

Gasworks Brewing on Lake Union designed by GBA is featured in The Seattle Times round-up of "5 new Seattle-area breweries and taprooms to try" https://lnkd.in/gWf-DKD5 "It’s a safe bet that Gasworks Brewing runs the most popular patio around the Sound. The brewery can hold 250 people in its beer garden, and on a recent sun-soaked Sunday, that still wasn’t enough seating. At least 30 customers stood with their beers, while others sipped and dipped their feet in Lake Union or bobbed on kayaks and paddleboards. The brewery boasts an enviable backyard that looks out at the blue lake and all the shining yachts and houseboats." - Tan Vinh, Seattle Times #grahambaba #gasworksbrewing #seattletimes #seattlebreweries

The Boylston Garage is featured by The Registry: https://lnkd.in/gpdB5cQx "Residents in Seattle’s Capitol Hill district soon will have access to one of the city’s most eclectic and inviting fitness clubs. Henry’s Gymnasium will occupy all three floors of the newly renovated Boylston Garage, located at 1617 Boylston Avenue and owned by Asana Partners [...] Led by Graham Baba Architects, the $6.2 million adaptive reuse project preserved much of the building’s original components and materials while upgrading and equipping the space. Still recognizable as part of Seattle’s original Pike/Pine Auto Row, today the Boylston Garage offers tons of natural light, exposed timber trusses, and some 18-foot ceilings alongside modern amenities and finishes." Client / Developer?Asana Partners Architecture:?#GrahamBaba Construction: Dovetail General Contractors Structural: Swenson Say Faget Lighting:?Sparklab

Vitus is featured by the Seattle DJC: https://lnkd.in/gi58Q4us "Affordable housing developer Vitus moved into a new headquarters at 2607 Second Ave. in Belltown at the end of 2022. The office is housed in a 25,000-square-foot, 1920s-era heavy timber-and-masonry building that has been completely revitalized, upgraded and is now topped with a 3,000-square-foot penthouse," writes Emma Lapworth, Seattle DJC. Architecture: Graham Baba Architects Contractor:?MRJ Interior Design:?Charlie Hellstern Interior Design Casework / Architectural Metals:?Dovetail General Contractors Concrete:?Fieldworks Custom Concrete Lighting:?SparkLab Lighting Design Stair Light Fixture Design:?Resolute Structural Engineer:?Swenson Say Faget Mechanical Engineer: Ecotope, Inc. Electrical Engineer: Case Engineering, Inc. Landscape:?ABLE Landscape Photos: Kevin Scott, Ross Eckert

On the boards on?Vashon Island?is a new warehouse facility and customer grocery for the VASHON MAURY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK. The facility provides the?#foodbank?with essential upgrades in the space and resources to keep up with and improve their operations serving the island community. In addition to the operational program, the project provides the customer with a raised level of equity, inclusion, and dignity by providing a grocery store model for food collection. Stay tuned for more project updates! https://lnkd.in/giqK78W8 Architecture / Interiors: Graham Baba Architects Landscape: HEWITT Civil Engineer: Jacobson Engineering Services Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: Ecotope, Inc. Electrical Engineer: TFWB Engineers Inc. Geotechnical Engineer: Adapt Consulting Lighting: Niteo Lighting / GBA Acoustical Engineer: Tenor Engineering Group Sustainability Consultant: ArchEcology Building Envelope: 4EA Building Science Building Code: Steve Pfeiffer Survey: Terrane Land Surveying Commissioning: Control Systems, Inc GBA Design Team: Brian Jonas – Principal In Charge Erica Witcher – Design Architect Caroline Brown – Project Manager Absalom Shantz – Design Staff #vashonisland #vashonfoodbank #grahambaba #community #inprogress

Blending Residential and the Workplace in Seattle | Featured by?Work Design Magazine, take a tour of Vitus, a revitalized a 1920s building that includes retail, office space and a penthouse with a waterfront view. https://lnkd.in/gJSxwwwg “The design approach focused on exposing the honesty of the wood and concrete structural materials and infusing art-gallery-like moments to showcase pieces of the owner’s art collection. Design restraint was of utmost importance to emphasize the existing character of the historic building and provide clarity in the interior environment.” Link in bio. Architecture: Graham Baba Architects Contractor:?MRJ Interior Design:?Charlie Hellstern Interior Design Casework / Architectural Metals:?Dovetail General Contractors Concrete:?Fieldworks Custom Concrete Lighting:?SparkLab Lighting Design Stair Light Fixture Design:?Resolute Structural Engineer:?Swenson Say Faget Mechanical Engineer: Ecotope, Inc. Electrical Engineer: Case Engineering, Inc. Landscape:?ABLE Landscape Photos: Kevin Scott