USGBC Cascadia Region, Portland AIA and Office of Sustainable Development, Ten Shades of Green, 2002
Business for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow Awards, Sustainable Building Award, Building and Industry Resource Venture, 2002
Seattle, WA
Revealing the Soul of a Landmark
Mithun’s renovation of Pier 56 reveals and celebrates the soul of this century-old landmark. Open spaces respect the fabric of the historic structure and integrate the firm’s activities, catalyzing design dialogue and innovation.
Cultivating Ideas and Wellness
Project teams work in multi-disciplinary groups connected by a central Main Street and a host of flexible conference, collaboration and maker spaces. Natural finishes, visible building systems and amenities support occupant health and comfort, from hand-operated clerestory windows to locker rooms for bike commuters.
Embracing Place and Future
The experience is timeless and of this place – animated by timber structure, natural light, breezes from Elliott Bay, and views across the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. A resilient landmark and agile workplace for the future, Pier 56 provides a critical link between the past and future on Seattle’s evolving waterfront.