Market： 社区环境

6 Corners Lofts is an Architizer A+ Awards Finalist

Our 6 Corners Lofts project was selected as a Finalist in the Architecture + Adaptive Reuse category of this year’s Architizer A+Awards!

In an effort to revitalize a 1938 Sears building and reinvigorate Chicago’s historic Portage Park shopping district, MG2 partnered with Novak Development to bring 6 Corners Lofts to life. MG2 Principal Jooyeol Oh preserved iconic Art Deco elements while introducing modern touches, thoughtfully connecting past and present. The innovative mixed-use project is complete with 206 residential units and over 50,000 sf of retail space.

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Salish Lodge & Spa 餐厅及露台酒吧全新演绎经典菜肴

在MIXYPLIX最近发表的文章中，“萨利什温泉旅馆 “通过餐厅和露台酒吧推出经典的全新诠释”，詹妮斯·席尔瓦 (Jenise Silva) 在新开业的现场餐厅探索度假村的新设计理念和重新设计的菜单。

此次翻新由 MG2 建筑事务所和 Absher Construction 负责，餐厅的面积已扩大至超过 3100 平方英尺（约 297 平方米）。餐厅外部，全新的露台酒吧和庭院额外增加了 1237 平方英尺（约 117 平方米）的带顶棚的供暖空间，非常适合全年舒适用餐。日落区的篝火坑则是一个宜人的地点，您可以一边享用晚间鸡尾酒，一边欣赏美景。

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社区环境

Farmdale

Farmdale is an innovative farmworker housing development in Woodburn, Oregon. A replacement for a 1970s Rural Development complex, Farmdale seamlessly blends into the surrounding residential fabric by breaking up the massing to resemble a series of gabled homes. To break down the scale even further and embrace the context of the neighborhood, vibrant colors of the exterior mirror the warmth of a family neighborhood. Farmdale fosters a sense of community and connection, offering expansive outdoor spaces that include playing fields, gardens, and playgrounds.

Interior spaces are organized to stimulate spontaneous meetings between neighbors, whether it is by encouraging the use of the open stair or by treating the mailroom or laundry facilities as true communal functions. The two-story community room functions as the heart of the project, providing multi-use purpose for many occasions.

Farmdale Community Engagement
Farmdale Community Engagement

At MG2, designing for community means creating spaces that respond to the needs and voices of the people who will use them. It requires deep engagement focused on actively listening to resident priorities coupled with a commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and long-term functionality. The community engagement session with Farmdale residents was held in both Spanish and English and focused on capturing community priorities and encouraged residents to vote on various programmatic elements.

社区环境

Spruce Street

Spruce Street is a mixed-use podium building in the heart of the Yesler Terrace neighborhood in Seattle, WA, at a crossroads of zoning and architecture of varying scales. The design steps the building down to integrate this large project into the surrounding context and meet the adjacent structures. To create a pedestrian-friendly scale, the building uses façade modulation, textural changes, and patterning. Programmatic surroundings are considered, with a double-height retail space along the main street and private terraces on the ground floor along the quieter residential streets. At the heart of the building is a large central landscaped courtyard accessible from the main lobby and several indoor amenities, which include a fitness center, TV/game room, pet wash and dog run, and a sky lounge with views of Mt. Rainier.

  • 项目细节

  • 地点 华盛顿州，西雅图
  • 客户 TEC Development
  • 市场分类 ,
  • 规模 360,000 SF; 241,000 SF residential; 2,300 SF retail; 389 units
  • 设计服务

西雅图轻轨项目正在有序推进

董事 Jooyeol Oh, AIA, LEED AP, spoke with Joel Groover of ICSC C+CT about how MG2 projects, The Bowden 和 Mountlake Village, show the effects of Seattle’s future light rail expansion on the city.

Groover writes about The Bowden, “an MG2-designed mixed-use project that sits near the Overlake light-rail stop, which will connect to new stations at Marymoor Village and downtown Redmond. Construction will start this year, and the project will add 574 residential units and more than 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. As Oh sees it, growth of such residential projects should spur more demand for walkable retail in the neighborhood.”

Jooyeol Oh notes, “The city is envisioning that area to be a much-denser residential community, mixed with retail.”

Read more in ICSC C+CT

简单可持续：如何打造绿色家庭办公室

MG2 材料经理、LEED 绿色助理 Eleazar Juarez-Diaz 与《西雅图时报》的 Amber Katz 讨论了设计环保家庭办公室的简单方法。

他说：“使用更大的显示器、触摸屏或平板电脑来查看和编辑文档可以减少打印的需要。如果必须打印，请选择环保且对人体健康友好的品牌，例如《优质购物指南》评选的品牌，并使用FSC认证的打印纸。此外，请务必回收或重复使用您的打印机墨盒，因为大多数墨盒最终都会被填埋。”

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ARCAT 播客详情：混合用途改造再利用 | 6 Corners Lofts

“This ambitious project showcases the principles of adaptive reuse. The building’s evolution from a retail giant to a 206-unit residential complex, with a ground floor Target store, highlights a commitment to sustainable design,” says Cherise Lakeside, FCSI, CDT, host of ARCAT’s podcast Detailed, in her interview with Principal Jooyeol Oh about 6 Corners Lofts.

Jooyeol Oh continues his description of the project, “The primary goal of the client and community was really preserving the character and history of the building…This presented both a limitation and an opportunity to reimagine the building into a residential mixed-use building, and we were really excited about it. With its incredible bones and unique potential, we wanted to create a mixed-use building that could be distinctive and appealing to the residents and neighbors. The process was more challenging, as opposed to a ground-up brand new build, but it made the process all the more rewarding.”

Listen to the full podcast on ARCAT’s website
Watch the extended interview ARCAT’s YouTube

环保家居装修

地球日即将到来。在“环保家居装修”栏目中，Eleazar Juarez-Diaz与《西雅图时报》的Amber Katz进行了访谈：

“MG2 Design 的材料经理 Eleazar Juarez-Diaz 表示，填缝、安装挡风雨条和使墙壁密封将对家庭节能产生重大影响。

“关键在于尽可能减少空气进出房屋，”Juarez-Diaz 说。“这个过程可以从墙体施工开始，也就是选择隔热材料的时候就开始了。如果你的装修没有那么深入，你仍然可以使用填缝枪、膨胀泡沫和铝制防水板等工具来形成紧密的空气屏障。”

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随着 TCO 的发布，First Light 开始出售其 459 套公寓

“James K.M. Cheng Architects designed the 48-story project, working with local shop MG2 as the Executive Architect. First Light topped out in the fall of 2023. Since then, it’s mostly been interior work, though a few workers were out on the balconies on Tuesday morning.”

Read more at The Daily Journal of Commerce

MG2 在 BD+C 2024 年 140 强零售建筑公司中排名第 #4

MG2 ranks #4 in Building Design + Construction’s Top 140 Retail Architecture Firms for 2024 list.

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Felipe Romero named ICSC+CENTERBUILD Leaders Under 40 Class of 2024

MG2 Associate Principal Felipe Romero accepted his ICSC+CENTERBUILD Leaders Under 40 Class of 2024 award at Centerbuild this week.

With over a decade of experience, Felipe has developed thoughtful, community-centered environments. Recognizing the critical role retail plays in both the economy and local communities, he has dedicated his career to designing these vital spaces.

Read more at ICSC

塔科马购物中心进一步翻新

 Simon Property Group announced this summer what it calls The Village, a two-building addition at its 85-acre Tacoma Mall. That’s now underway, with Deacon Construction and architect MG2 in charge.

Read more in Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

随着开发商发挥创意缓解住房危机，越来越多的美国人选择住在购物中心

Recently featured in CNBC, 熨斗十字路口 is undergoing a transformation into a thriving outdoor park experience. Located in Bloomfield, Colorado, the mixed-use complex will include residential, food and beverage, entertainment, and office space within a 9-acre nature park space.

Read more at CNBC

Tacoma Mall announces major renovations beginning in spring 2025

The owner of the Tacoma Mall has announced a multi-million dollar renovation plan for the main building, which is set to begin in spring of 2025. 

Renovations are expected to be complete in the winter. The mall will stay open during renovations. 

Read more in King 5

MG2 Joins Colliers Engineering & Design to Expand Services and Increase Footprint

L to R: Russ Hazzard, AIA, President, MG2; Kevin Haney, PE, President and CEO, Colliers Engineering & Design; Mitch Smith, AIA, LEED AP, CEO and Chairman, MG2. Download high-resolution image.

New partnership offers architecture, design, engineering, and more with locations across the U.S.

SEATTLE, WA—Dec. 3, 2024—Global architecture and design firm MG2 announced today that it has joined Colliers Engineering & Design, a division of the global commercial real estate and investment management firm Colliers. MG2 is ranked a top 20 Architecture Firm and among the top five in Retail Design. MG2’s more than 400 architects, designers, and staff operate across seven offices in the U.S. and China: Seattle, Portland, Irvine, Minneapolis, Washington, DC, New York, and Shanghai. Their award-winning team of strategists, creatives, and technical experts work together to solve problems and design solutions that bring their clients’ visions to life.

Colliers Engineering & Design, headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey, is a privately held company with 75+ offices throughout the United States. Partnering with Colliers Engineering & Design allows MG2 to expand its geographic reach and add expertise in building systems and structural engineering, site development, civil engineering, and construction management.

“Joining a complementary professional practice with Collier’s Engineering & Design’s resources and expertise enables us take advantage of growth opportunities in the market immediately and maintain the pace of our strategic plan,” says MG2 Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Mitch Smith, AIA, LEED AP. “Our greatest strength lies in our people, our clients, and our commitment to helping them succeed. This strategic step with Colliers Engineering & Design offers opportunities for our people to do their best work.”

“We are thrilled to have MG2 join our team,” says Colliers Engineering & Design President and CEO Kevin L. Haney, PE. “Collier’s Engineering & Design invests in relationships to promote sustained growth and success, and this agreement will enable us to continue to drive market growth as a top-tier national commercial industry leader, provide clients with exceptional commercial design services, and accelerate communities nationwide.”

Current MG2 leaders will become senior partners within Colliers Engineering & Design, maintaining the company’s leadership structure and culture. MG2 will be rebranded at a future date.

关于MG2

Guided by our vision to create transformative experiences that foster and elevate healthy communities, MG2 has been delivering award-winning projects and programs for over 50 years. We partner with some of the world’s most recognizable companies and brands to bring exceptional design solutions to life through full architectural, strategic planning, cost management, interior design, brand strategy, and program consulting services. Our offices in the U.S.—Seattle, Portland, New York, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, and Irvine—integrate building performance and social responsibility into every project. At MG2, our greatest strength lies in our people, our clients, and our commitment to helping them succeed. We are purpose-driven by nature, data-driven by design. www.mg2.com

About Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey, with a network of offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of E/A services including Civil/Site, Architecture, Transportation, Governmental, Survey/Geospatial, Infrastructure, Geotechnical/Environmental, Telecommunications, Utilities/Energy, and Project Management.

Our talented professionals utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients. Colliers Engineering & Design is affiliated with Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) a leading diversified professional services and investment management company. Learn more at colliersengineering.com. Visit us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Century-Old Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is a Gem in Preservation

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle

The Ramones played there, dignitaries dined there, and locals came in for afternoon tea for 75 cents. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle celebrates 100 years in December 2024 with the $25 million renovation of its lobby, bar, restaurant, and meeting spaces under the vision of Spanish design studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán (LRV) with local architecture firm MG2, completed in 2021.

Read more at gb&d magazine

Designing Buildings With Conversion in Mind

MG2 Principal Jooyeol Oh spoke with Diana Mosher from the Commercial Property Executive about building conversions.

“When I think about flexible design, the word that comes to me is ‘resilience,'” said Jooyeol Oh in the piece. He continued, “Flexible design is a challenge, but it’s a challenge that we always think about.”

MG2’s 6 Corners Lofts project, a 1938 Sears building adapted into an innovative mixed-use community, is an example of that flexible design brought into practice. Original elements, like flared capital columns and terrazzo flooring, were preserved while the building was updated to bring modern amenities to residents.

Read more in Commercial Property Executive

MG2 入选《普吉特海湾商业杂志》最大建筑公司榜单，位列 #2

MG2 has been named the #2 firm in Puget Sound Business Journal’s list of the Largest Architecture Firms in the Seattle Area.

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From Retail to Residential: The Transformation of a Chicago Sears Store

MG2 Principal and design lead of 6 Corners Lofts Jooyeol Oh spoke with Multi-Housing News Associate Editor Madalina Pojoga about the adaptive-reuse process at the Sears building and the impact 6 Corners Lofts will have on the city’s Portage Park area.

“The Six Corners Shopping District has a long history as a popular and successful neighborhood shopping and entertainment destination serving the community. Preserving the character of one of its most beloved landmarks was a crucial consideration for us.

“There were three main design elements we wanted to highlight: the vernacular architecture of the surrounding brick buildings, the juxtaposition of old and new, and a celebration of the Art Deco style.”

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Woods 餐厅荣获 VMSD 零售装修竞赛荣誉奖

我们很高兴看到 伍兹餐厅 在 VMSD 零售装修竞赛中荣获荣誉奖。

麦基诺岛的伍兹餐厅多年来一直是宾客和游客的挚爱之所。餐厅最近与MG2合作，对其内部进行了翻新和升级，同时保留了游客们熟悉和喜爱的经典体验。

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Energized Growth: Russ Hazzard

Hear from Russ Hazzard, President of MG2, in his Q&A with The Zweig Letter Correspondent, Liisa Andreassen.

“Hazzard first joined MG2 in 1993. He says that they’re always looking to grow their shareholder base and to bring younger contributors into the fold – people who want to grow the company and take over when the old guard retires.

“‘It will be exciting to watch as the next generation leads the firm and the industry into the future,’ he says.” Find the full interview in the link here:

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成长空间：寻找空间

MG2 高级室内设计师 娜塔莉·海德 与《西雅图时报》的 Amber Katz 谈论如何在家中找到额外的空间。

“市面上有很多漂亮的装饰屏风，既能提供隐私和分隔，又能让人感觉像是一件家具。”她补充道，屏风可以作为其他家具的绝佳背景。

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MG2 入选《建筑设计+施工》杂志 2024 年 200 强建筑公司

MG2 在《建筑设计+建筑媒体》最近发布的 2024 年 200 强建筑公司榜单中名列前 20 名。

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本周酒店：西雅图修复后的费尔蒙奥林匹克酒店庆祝百年华诞

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel Seattle

 A recent refresh by architecture firm MG2 and Barcelona-based Lázaro Rosa-Violán brought this historic hotel back to its glory days

This year officially marks the 100th anniversary of the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel, favorably situated on University Street in Seattle’s lively downtown area. Ask any local, and they’ll say that the 450-room property has been a mainstay in the city’s social scene throughout the years—and it was even added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Read more at Galerie