Transforming a Midcentury Icon into a Modern Workplace
Project Location
Olympia, WA
Area
77,000 SF
Environment
Targeting LEED GOLD, Net Zero Ready
Services
Architecture, design, interiors, historic preservation, structural and MEP engineering
The Washington State legislature is rehabilitating the historic Pritchard Building and adding a new wing for House of Representatives offices. The project includes seismic/MEP systems upgrades and updated interiors to restore the building’s historic character and dignity. The project also includes seismic stabilization of the building’s adjacent steep hillside.
The Pritchard Building Rehabilitation and Expansion transforms a building that was mostly windowless book storage into a bright, welcoming legislative workspace. The design team worked with stakeholders and preservation authorities to create a cohesive, historically respectful building that prioritizes functionality for people – constituents, staff, and community.