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Northlake Commons exemplifies the evolution of restorative deep green design.
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The design concept conveys the distinct layers of a forest.
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Northlake Common’s amenities support a bike-friendly lifestyle.
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Every level provides beautiful views of Lake Union and downtown.
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A welcoming public plaza connects the community to the water.
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Mass timber provides biophilic benefits for tenants.
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A regional bioretention system cleans stormwater runoff.
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Northlake Commons is a replicable model for the city.
Developer/Owner: Non-memberHess Callahan Grey Group | Spear Street Capital | Dunn Family
Architecture Firm: Weber Thompson
General Contractor: Swinerton Builders, Inc.
Broker Firm: JLL Brokerage
Engineering Firm: DCI Engineers
Other Significant Team Member, if applicable: Sustainability Certification Consultant: Glumac
Interior Architect/Designer Firm(s):
Weber Thompson: Core and Shell Interiors for Office and Lab
TI Architect and Interior Design for: Restaurant
Dunn Lumber Showroom
Dunn Lumber Warehouse
Construction/Project Manager Firm(s):
Consultant Firm(s):
Civil Engineer: KPFF
Sustainability Certification Consultant: Glumac
MEP Engineer: Glumac
Building Envelope: RDH
Timber Fabricator/Erector: Timberlab
Major Sub/Vendor(s):
Timber Supplier/Fabricator: Kalesnikoff
WINNER: Northlake Commons
Category
Office Development of the Year
Description
Northlake Commons exemplifies the evolution of healthy, restorative mixed-use office design. At 275,000 GSF, it's one of the largest mass timber lab-ready office buildings in the country, blending an ambitious program of lumber warehouse, retail showroom, restaurants, lab, and office use with multi-level outdoor space. Biophilic design elements center on tenant and ecosystem health, evoking the comforts of home, connections to nature, and deep green solutions—revitalizing the post-pandemic return to the office.
Winner Status
- Winner
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