The Public Works Operations Building serves as the heart of Salem, Oregon, a hub designed to keep the city’s infrastructure running smoothly. Supporting the Public Works Department, Engineering, and Administration staff, the building is essential for maintaining the city’s operations, ensuring that employees have the resources and environment.
Project name
City of Salem Shops Public Works
Location
Salem, Oregon, USA
Photography
Josh Partee (interior), Lewis Williams (exterior)
Design team
Design Principal: David Keltner. Principal-in-Charge: Laura Klinger. Project Manager: Jen Dzienis. Project Architect: Daniel Childs. Architectural Design Team: Caitie Vanhauer. Architectural Design Team: Caleb Couch. Architectural Design Team: Kirsten Heming. Architectural Design Team: Marissa Sant. Architectural Design Team: Sarah Post-Holmberg. Sr. Interior Designer: Sarah Weber. Interior Designer: Anya Norcross. Interior Designer: Mayumi Nakazato. Interior Designer: Van Stanek
Collaborators
Owner’s Rep: Compass Project Solutions
Civil engineer
Westech Engineering, Inc.
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Mazzetti
Landscape
Ground Workshop LLC
Construction
Howard S Wright Construction
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Metal
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Office Building
Travelers seek lounges as an escape from the anxiety, noise, and commotion of the concourse. Alaska Airlines sought to transform the lounge typology from an exclusive haven for business travelers to a warm, welcoming space where all guests can find refuge—to relax, work, refuel, and connect.
Project name
Alaska Airlines Lounge at SeaTac International Airport
Architecture firm
Graham Baba Architects
Location
SeaTac, Washington, USA
Photography
Andrew Pogue, Ross Eckert, Alaska Airlines
Design team
Brett Baba, Maureen O’Leary, Francesco Borghesi, Andy Brown, Katie Moeller
Interior design
Graham Baba Architects, Charlie Hellstern Interior Design
Collaborators
SRG Partnership (architect of record). Ricca Design Studios (foodservice consultant). Integrated Design Lab, University of Washington (daylighting consultant). Arup (acoustical engineer). Graypants (entry art wall). Interior Environments (custom furniture and built-in fabrication). Resolute Lighting (lighting fabrication). Spearhead (entry desk fabrication)
Structural engineer
Coughlin Porter Lundeen
Environmental & MEP
Stantec (electrical engineer), Mazzetti (mechanical engineer)
Construction
Hensel Phelps
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Lounge
