Howard S. Wright Headquarters 18,800 sf 18,800 sf Seattle ...
Project Name Lot size Building Size Location Project Type
Howard S. Wright Headquarters 18,800 sf 18,800 sf Seattle, Washington Commercial
Project Narrative As a legacy contractor in Seattle, Howard S. Wright has reinvented themselves through the design of their new headquarters. This new home was about more than just a new address. It represents a look to the future – their people, their community, and their clients. The goal was to create a space that welcomed all of these groups. They wanted to create a place their employees would be proud to call home – where they are proud to bring their clients, partners, family, and friends. Located on the upper level of a historically designated 60s-era post office building, the full floor space layout provides a seamless blend of wellness, safety, community, and craft. Wellness spaces are woven throughout the work place together with live digital job site screens to raise awareness of their work and their focus on safety. Large, flexible spaces blend in-house meeting areas with the ability to host community based events. The space needed to be an outstanding quality product – a direct reflection of the skill and dedication they put into every project. This is achieved in the attention to details in the finishes, the skill required in the wood features, and personal touches epitomizing their brand. Their love for craft is evident throughout as this project embodies a more traditional architect + builder design approach. Focusing on craft, a series of portals provide movement from the public zones to the open office areas and more internally focused collaboration zones. The portal elements are constructed of standard 2X4’s and push the boundaries of traditional and off-the-shelf construction, showcasing the company’s ingenuity, attention to detail, and willingness to experiment with process.
Howard S. Wright
Reconstructing a general contractor’s office
“Shiny shoes meet muddy boots” CONNECTION CRAFT
COMMUNITY
CRAFT
COMMUNITY
A partnership between design + build focusing on craft, connection and community
CRAFT
Focusing on craft, a series of portals provide movement from the public zones to the open office areas and more internally focused collaboration zones. The portal elements are constructed of standard 2X4’s and push the boundaries of traditional and off the shelf construction, showcasing the company’s ingenuity, attention to detail and willingness to experiment with process.
CONNECTION
Maximize interaction socially through fitness and gaming, and professionally through a live job site window, expanding the office virtually and connecting the shiny shoes and the muddy boots.
CONNECTION
Design a space to foster a transparent culture where everyone is approachable and accessible.
COMMUNITY
A large multi-purpose hub functions for company gatherings and opens up the office for large community centered events.
CRAFT
A custom steel operable conference table pays homage to local craftsmen and allows for seated and standing meetings.
COMMUNITY
Integrate the company’s creed.
ZERO WASTE
CLIENT ADVOCACY
ZERO WASTE
EMPLOYEE INSPIRATION
Howard S. Wright Headquarters 18,800 sf 18,800 sf Seattle, Washington Commercial
Project Narrative As a legacy contractor in Seattle, Howard S. Wright has reinvented themselves through the design of their new headquarters. This new home was about more than just a new address. It represents a look to the future – their people, their community, and their clients. The goal was to create a space that welcomed all of these groups. They wanted to create a place their employees would be proud to call home – where they are proud to bring their clients, partners, family, and friends. Located on the upper level of a historically designated 60s-era post office building, the full floor space layout provides a seamless blend of wellness, safety, community, and craft. Wellness spaces are woven throughout the work place together with live digital job site screens to raise awareness of their work and their focus on safety. Large, flexible spaces blend in-house meeting areas with the ability to host community based events. The space needed to be an outstanding quality product – a direct reflection of the skill and dedication they put into every project. This is achieved in the attention to details in the finishes, the skill required in the wood features, and personal touches epitomizing their brand. Their love for craft is evident throughout as this project embodies a more traditional architect + builder design approach. Focusing on craft, a series of portals provide movement from the public zones to the open office areas and more internally focused collaboration zones. The portal elements are constructed of standard 2X4’s and push the boundaries of traditional and off-the-shelf construction, showcasing the company’s ingenuity, attention to detail, and willingness to experiment with process.
Howard S. Wright
Reconstructing a general contractor’s office
“Shiny shoes meet muddy boots” CONNECTION CRAFT
COMMUNITY
CRAFT
COMMUNITY
A partnership between design + build focusing on craft, connection and community
CRAFT
Focusing on craft, a series of portals provide movement from the public zones to the open office areas and more internally focused collaboration zones. The portal elements are constructed of standard 2X4’s and push the boundaries of traditional and off the shelf construction, showcasing the company’s ingenuity, attention to detail and willingness to experiment with process.
CONNECTION
Maximize interaction socially through fitness and gaming, and professionally through a live job site window, expanding the office virtually and connecting the shiny shoes and the muddy boots.
CONNECTION
Design a space to foster a transparent culture where everyone is approachable and accessible.
COMMUNITY
A large multi-purpose hub functions for company gatherings and opens up the office for large community centered events.
CRAFT
A custom steel operable conference table pays homage to local craftsmen and allows for seated and standing meetings.
COMMUNITY
Integrate the company’s creed.
ZERO WASTE
CLIENT ADVOCACY
ZERO WASTE
EMPLOYEE INSPIRATION
