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Should Your Building Become Housing? Critical Considerations for Adaptive Reuse


Ⓒ Moris Moreno

Mason

An Intersection of Urban Experiences

Mason & Main are a unique set of buildings located within Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. Retaining the neighborhood’s original character - a place where cultures meet and weave together - the two sibling structures house emerging professionals, forever-renters, downsizing empty nesters, and individuals of all age groups. A recognition that not everybody has the same needs embodies the spirit of the Mason building; For that reason, each common room and amenity was designed with a different approach, for a different purpose, intended to be used at different times of the day. This innovative design direction lends itself to establishing the amenity spaces inside the Mason building as unique, independent destinations within the larger Mason & Main destination. The interior of Mason is saturated with subtle references to travel, and the growth of understanding that comes with it. Local art alluding to international styles makes that connection immediately within Mason’s foyer; the colossal, bright, colorful mural by Seattle artist Jazz Brown utilizes multicultural design elements to position the lobby entrance as a residential rendezvous – the village center, so to speak. Paired with the wide array of vibrant colors and intricate textures integrated throughout the building, it’s apparent that Mason offers an assortment of charming, one-of-a-kind locations for residents to come together and foster meaningful connections, all under a single roof. The thoughtful design decisions and unique user accommodations that comprise the destinations-within-the-destination encourage residents and guests alike to embrace the feelings of discovery, wonder, and openness associated with travel, learning, and connecting with other cultures. Though there are many elements inspired by other countries and cultures, Mason blends them together to create a terminus that exclusively reflects the diverse population it houses.

An Intersection of Urban Experiences

Mason & Main are a unique set of buildings located within Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. Retaining the neighborhood’s original character - a place where cultures meet and weave together - the two sibling structures house emerging professio...

Northgate Affordable Housing

Building a Better Neighborhood

Located in an area historically connected to America’s first post-war shopping mall and physically connected to the rest of Seattle by light rail, the Northgate neighborhood has been experiencing renewed attention as the site of a new urban neighborhood, evolving from a conventional shopping mall into a vibrant new community. As the first phase of the transformation from a park-and-ride lot to a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) that will connect the new light rail system throughout the neighborhood, Northgate Affordable Housing establishes a destination for growing families and working individuals alike, setting the tone for the future of the neighborhood as a more connected and sustainable community. As affordable family housing, Northgate aims to provide 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments to the people who need them most in an area where there are few options for low-cost accommodation. As part of this mission, 27 of Northgate’s 235 units are dedicated to veterans who may need supplementary support. Even with an efficient, budget-minded design, a dynamic patterned exterior was created to reflect the movement of buses and light rail transit lines near the site. Colorful murals, connected sightlines, a courtyard sanctuary, and community-oriented amenities and services support residents inside, encouraging feelings of safety, comfort, and support.

Building a Better Neighborhood

Located in an area historically connected to America’s first post-war shopping mall and physically connected to the rest of Seattle by light rail, the Northgate neighborhood has been experiencing renewed attention as the site of a new urban neighbo...

Ⓒ Shelsi Lindquist

Verve Columbus

Art Deco-Inspired Academia

Nestled within the heart of Ohio’s capital, Verve Columbus is set apart from other student housing projects by its sophisticated programming and relevant, refined, retro-inspired design. Balancing the opulence and flashy fashions of the past with the temperament and practical needs of the future, our design team anticipated future trends for student housing while incorporating the enduring elegance and sleek design of Art Deco aesthetics as a means to elevate the student housing experience into something grand. As a modern take on Art Deco, Verve Columbus leans into striking colors, uniquely designed materials, bold repeatable patterns, textures, and archway motifs in the entrance lobby, bar, and other shared amenity spaces, ensuring that the resident experience is as glamorous and luxurious as the building’s responsive amenities are.

Art Deco-Inspired Academia

Nestled within the heart of Ohio’s capital, Verve Columbus is set apart from other student housing projects by its sophisticated programming and relevant, refined, retro-inspired design. Balancing the opulence and flashy fashions of the past ...

Ⓒ Patrick Martinez

Vera 613 Washington

Hospitality-Inspired Healthcare

Our fourth clinic collaboration with Vera Whole Health in Spokane, Washington, Vera 613 Washington reinforces the client’s signature upscale, efficient model of caring for patients’ holistic wellness. We carried through the hospitality-inspired design standards established for our first Vera Whole Health project—Vera Country Homes—guaranteeing visitors will receive the same high-end, inviting experience at every office. As Vera Whole Health’s architecture and design partner, our healthcare team also used this series of projects as an opportunity to review their brand standards and real-life functionality of our designs, to make the next clinic even more well-organized. Every element of a Vera Whole Health project is carefully planned. We develop everything from the interior details like lighting and wall décor, to the equipment implementation package that determines each medical device’s location in the space to support smooth workflows. Unique to this clinic is the implementation of an On-Stage/Off-Stage design that improves provider and patient experiences. Supported by our thoughtful programming, everyone who offers or seeks healthcare at Vera 613 Washington should feel welcomed, connected, encouraged to collaborate, and inspired to take charge of their personal or their patients’ wellbeing.

Hospitality-Inspired Healthcare

Our fourth clinic collaboration with Vera Whole Health in Spokane, Washington, Vera 613 Washington reinforces the client’s signature upscale, efficient model of caring for patients’ holistic wellness. We carried through the hospitality-inspired d...

About Ankrom Moisan

With diverse input, shared vision
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

With collective experience in architecture, interiors, planning, and brand, our design teams combine perspectives to shape a cohesive vision. We balance discipline and daring to build work that is intentional, useful, and long-lasting. We challenge ourselves—every day, with every project—to design smarter and better, to go beyond for our clients and connect our communities. Because when we get vision right, everyone can share it.

COMPOSITION
132
ACCREDITATIONS
5,450
COLLECTIVE YEARS EXPERIENCE
1,625
YEARS AT UNIVERSITY
7,800
ANNUAL EDUCATION HOURS
1.111E+186
COLLABORATION COMBINATIONS
4%
MICHAELS

With expertise, opportunity
OUR HISTORY

Since 1983, when two friends launched a small firm, we’ve worked to inspire clients and build thriving communities.

Today, we have offices in Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. Annually, our 800+ projects, across eight industry sectors, span every scale and experience. Our 300+ people tackle this deeply human work, designing environments that awaken possibilities.

Since the very beginning, we’ve imagined a better future. Every day, we create it.

SINCE WE’VE BEEN KEEPING TRACK
22,200
COMPLETED PROJECTS
563
CITIES
44
STATES
4
COUNTRIES
1
PLANET
15,000
WORKSTATIONS
33,000
UNITS / BEDS / KEYS
55,000,000
FT. SQ.
40%
SUSTAINABLY CERTIFIED