Historic Renovation




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Commercial/ Restaurant Lounge, 4650 sf, (2) stories, Complete Renovation, Ballard Neighborhood Historic Landmark District


Extend the viable use of a historic landmark structure.


The building, located in the center of Ballard’s old town commercial district, was built in the 1920’s as a department store. Planning for the change of use to the restaurant/ lounge necessitated an increase in occupancy and in turn a complete renovation. Completely new core elements include structural/seismic, stairs, and a storefront.


Massive structural steel bracing was integrated as an exposed design element and used to define space.  A new steel stair was installed connecting the two-story lounge. Historic photos of the building were referenced in the full renovation of the storefront façade and canopy.