Puyallup City Hall Block

Sustainable Catalyst

Puyallup City Hall Block

Puyallup, WA

Public/Private Partnership

This project initiates Puyallup’s transformation from a small agricultural community into a vibrant town center. Achieved through public/private partnership, the mixed-use development aims to catalyze renewal of the city’s urban core, create a focal point for future development and capitalize on a new commuter line and station.

For the People

The new City Hall consolidates remotely located departments to improve communication, while providing energy-efficient facilities for municipal agencies and the public. A civic plaza welcomes pedestrians and serves as a gateway to historic Pioneer Park, a new public garden courtyard and streetscape, and the adjacent neighborhood.

Sustainable Site and Building

The design incorporates systems for water catchment and reuse, green roof and green space development – demonstrating best practices for sustainable stormwater infrastructure to residents of this flood prone city. The building incorporates natural ventilation with operable windows, daylighting with monitoring and controls, and under-floor air ventilation systems.

To recall Puyallup’s agricultural heritage, the “furrows” of the landscape flow directly into the façade and floor pattern.

On the north wall of the prefunction area outside the Council Chambers, an integrated art piece is installed as part of the glazing system representing the connection of Puyallup to its agrarian past.

The Council Chambers is a light filled space. Hidden blackout shades allow for video projection.

To extend the flexibility of the building, the Council Chambers is configurable for small work sessions or formal meetings.

The fifth floor terrace is the setting for a piece from the City’s extensive public art collection.

Floors are narrow, with all offices within 26 feet of the exterior enabling daylight access and natural cooling strategies.

Visitors and staff can take advantage of the courtyard for a quiet moment, outdoor lunch, or a stroll.

At the northwest corner, the roof/wall becomes a monumental column marking the main entry.

The plaza at the north end of the City Hall links Pioneer Park across Meridian and a stair links it to the courtyard.

Sustainable Catalyst

Puyallup City Hall Block