Amenity
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Project • By Johnston Architects • Apartments
Shared Roof
Shared Roof is a multifunctional housing project for multiple families in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood, which no longer considers housing as a collection of isolated units, but as a structure for coexistence. Designed by Johnston Architects (JA), the project responds to rising housing costs, social fragmentation, and environmental pressures by prioritizing community, resource efficiency, and long-term livability. The building comprises 35 apartments for families of different sizes and at different stages of life, allowing residents to continue living in the city while having access to public transportation, work, schools, and neighborhood services.
Andrey Storey
Density with a purpose
Shared Roof is located in a pedes... More
Project • By Form4 Architecture • Offices
Salt
For the offices of a global search engine company, Form4 Architecture created a modern and sophisticated workplace that celebrates the story of salt production, a prominent Bay Area industry dating back to 1854. The design draws upon the history and characteristics of the South Bay landscape, as well as the confluence of nature and industry.
The workplace includes three branded cafés with al-fresco dining and seating for 216; a fitness center with lockers rooms and outdoor exercise area; meeting rooms in a variety of configurations for group interactions and private conversations; a 178-seat auditorium aptly named “Tech Talk” for company presentations and guest speakers; and 50 electric vehicle charging sta... More