Lakeside Work, Elevated: The West Lake Office
Lake Union office space is some of the most coveted commercial real estate in Seattle — and the water views are the asset. Our job was to serve them, not obstruct them.
This 820-square-foot office needed to function as a complete, self-contained workspace — dedicated meeting capacity, a proper kitchen, and a full bathroom with shower. The clients worked long hours and wanted the space to support that without requiring trips home.
Small commercial spaces with strong views have an inherent tension: private offices close off the views, but open plans compromise acoustics. The solution had to provide separation without solid walls.
Designed for Self-Sufficient Work
Glass partitions throughout maintain visual openness and water views from every position in the office. Sound management comes from material choices — soft furnishings and acoustic panels positioned where glass alone isn’t sufficient.
The LED chandeliers carry a water-pattern light effect — a deliberate reference to the marina environment that makes the ceiling a design element rather than a functional surface. The pattern creates a dynamic quality suited to the location.
The Work Begins With One Conversation
We hold a limited number of consultations each month and are selective about the projects we take on. If you’re ready to discuss yours, we’d like to hear about it.
Glass partitions preserve water views from every work position — Lake Union, Seattle.
Openness Without Compromise
Full bathroom and kitchen amenities within 820 square feet require careful space planning. Neither can be treated as an afterthought if the goal is a genuine live-work environment.
The water views needed to remain unobstructed from every position. The acoustics needed to support focused meeting work. The amenities needed to feel residential-grade, not commercial leftovers.
“The water views are the asset — the design has to serve them, not obstruct them.”
Marina Materials, Indoors
The boutique kitchen pairs a stainless steel sink with a copper faucet — a material combination that reads as crafted rather than commercial. Natural wood elements throughout ground the space against the strong exterior light from the water-facing windows.
The full bathroom with shower and smart toilet gives the office genuine self-sufficiency. Fixtures are residential-grade — appropriate for a space this size and this level of finish.
Every material choice references the site: copper, raw metal, natural wood. The interior feels composed rather than generic. A generic office could be anywhere. This office is clearly somewhere specific.
Frequently Asked
The work in this portfolio is the standard we hold ourselves to on every project — not just the celebrated ones. We take on a limited number of engagements each year, which means the projects we commit to receive our full attention from the first conversation through the final installation. If you're considering a renovation, a new build, or a full redesign, tell us about your space. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit — and what working together would look like.Your space should hold you. Every time you walk in.
