[SkB Architects - U.S. Bank Center - COVER IMG] The heart of the transformation lies in Cedar Hall. The cramped confines are replaced by an open, inviting expanse. 3.6 million green penny tiles form the ceiling, reflecting sun-light while highlighting tactility. Photo: Andrew Giammarco
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U.S. Bank Center

Firm LocationSeattle, United States
CompanySkB Architects
Lead DesignerKyle Gaffney (Principal-in-Charge, Lead Designer)
Design TeamCraig Knebel (Project Architect), Kat Harding (Project Manager & Design)
ClientEQ Office

Constructed in the 1980s, the U.S. Bank Center had weathered the passage of time and offered little in terms of public amenities and street-level experience. The challenge was transforming this iconic downtown space into a dynamic workplace with a public-facing offering that would attract tenants and give back to the community. The design approach was deliberately holistic yet pinpointedly focused — from zooming out to consider the broader urban impact to zooming in on the finer details that nod to the building's Postmodern style.