SkB Architects
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Project • By SkB Architects • Offices
Dexter Yard
SkB Architects has designed Dexter Yard, a new 540,000-square-foot building in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington (USA). Scheduled to open in late 2020, the 15-story building will comprise a pair of towers—each 175-feet-high—and provide 515,000-square-feet of lab and office space, and approximately 25,000-square-feet of ground floor space devoted to retail. A pedestrian through-block passage will offer access to retail, office elevator lobbies, and an open gathering space, as well as serve as a vital pathway connecting the South Lake Union neighborhood and Lake Union. The project will also feature an interior open area called the Field House, which will be reservable by building tenants and community groups. Approximat... More
Project • By SkB Architects • Restaurants
Wild Ginger - Denny Triangle
Wild Ginger’s new Denny Triangle location builds upon the look and feel that SkB Architects developed for the recently completed Wild Ginger at Lincoln Square in Bellevue, Washington (USA). The design captures an aesthetic that merges Asian-inspired cultural influences with contemporary design to create an elegant, yet casually sophisticated setting for the celebration of food and friends. At roughly 4,600-square-feet, the Denny Triangle location seats 140 in a mix of formal dining, exhibition dining, and bar seating. The restaurant is the third full-service Wild Ginger, which first opened in downtown Seattle in 1989.For Denny Triangle, the design continues the evolution of the restaurant’s brand, taking advantage of the large volume to ca... More
Project • By SkB Architects • Shopping Centres
Ben Bridge Jeweler
Ben Bridge believes jewelry is about more than just adornment. It is a means of expression, love, personality and history. The patina and character of a piece tells a story unique to its owner and its meaning is enhanced over time. As such, Ben Bridge wanted to evolve their store experience to exude the same authentic feel, history and personality. Prospective and current customer research undertaken by the design team uncovered unmet desires for an array of staff engagement styles. Clientele wanted display variety to facilitate individualized experiences that recognized the customers’ unique, personal stories. The design team began by evaluating existing conditions and researching benchmarks within the industry via sit... More