Graham Baba Architects

Framed by forest, light, and water, this family retreat wrapping up construction in the PNW is designed to feel deeply connected to its surroundings — from the warm siding to the decking underfoot and expansive opening to the view. Designed by GBA with construction Contour Design Build ().

Afternoons at which transforms a full block in Seattle’s Capitol Hill into a cohesive mixed use environment that blends existing buildings with new development. By preserving the character of the original structures and introducing residential, office, and retail uses, the project creates a connected, walkable “village within a village.” New pedestrian corridors and a five-story addition knit old and new together, resulting in a unified architectural expression that supports a vibrant, evolving neighborhood.

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Located along Wenatchee’s Columbia Riverfront, transforms a former steel fabrication plant into a vibrant public marketplace and community hub. The renovation preserves the building’s industrial character while creating a permanent home for the Wenatchee Valley Farmers Market and supporting regional food vendors. By maintaining the structure’s raw materiality and simple form, the design celebrates its history while establishing a lively destination for locals and visitors alike.

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