Specialists in Retail and Commercial Hubs
Spotlight Project…
Seattle Great Wheel | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) helped design The Seattle Great Wheel, an iconic structure extending 40 feet over Puget Sound with incredible views of the city. The wheel features 42 climate-controlled gondolas and can accommodate 252 passengers at full capacity. To support The Seattle Great Wheel and its passengers, Pier 57 underwent significant structural reinforcement. A custom elevated mat foundation was designed with over 50 galvanized steel piles, each 3 feet in diameter and 100 feet in length, driven below the water’s mud line and filled with reinforced concrete. This massive mat foundation was then isolated from the rest of the pier with a 12-inch seismic gap. JMA’s contributions to this project also include the design of the ticket booths, the covered loading platform, and the escalators that take riders up to the food court after a spin on the wheel.
Select Experience | Commercial
salish Sea Tours | seattle, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) proudly served as the design team for Salish Sea Tours, a unique waterfront attraction in Seattle. Offering tours of Elliot Bay with a strong focus on Native American history, Salish Sea Tours features two catamarans, Orca One and Orca Two, adorned with stunning Native American art. The boats’ striking black and red prints draw inspiration from traditional canoe designs, and both vessels showcase masks, paddles, and wood pieces intricately carved by Native American artists. To integrate these traditional designs into commercial tour boats, JMA facilitated collaborative design efforts, providing 3D models that enabled the owner, artists, manufacturer, and naval architect to make thoughtful decisions together.
North Shopping Center | Auburn, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) facilitated the redevelopment of the North Shopping Center in Auburn, WA. The project included the construction of a new multi-tenant pad building of approximately 5,775 square feet, replacing the previous Umpqua Bank building. This development features a 2,800 sq. ft., MOD Pizza, complete with a drive-thru, and a 2,975 sq. ft., Dentists of Auburn office. Situated at the intersection of Auburn Way N. and 15th St. NE, this project represents a contemporary addition to the shopping center, catering to the needs of the community.
Ryder | Marysville, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) designed a 16,247 SF tenant improvement for a truck rental facility. The remodel demolished and reconfigured portions of the first and second floors and repainted the undemolished portions. The building added two bay doors. The back lot was re-paved.
The Cooler Athletic Venue and Community Space | alpharetta, ga
JMA is providing design services as part of a design-build team for this hockey training facility expansion. The Cooler is an expansion of a 96,000 SF building used for skating events. The design includes an iconic entrance area, multiple venue and performance stages, a hockey facility, and an outdoor recreation area. The concept of “Fire and Ice” has been used to develop ideas related to form, materials and color selection.
Goodwill Industries | multiple locations, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) has been instrumental in transforming the built environment for Goodwill Industries, impacting over 28 retail stores and 8 training and education facilities scattered across Western Washington. In addition to this, JMA has lent its expertise to design 2 warehouse distribution facilities and 2 boutique retail stores, strategically situated in pedestrian-oriented neighborhood areas.
ARBOR HEIGHTS SWIM & TENNIS CLUB | SEATTLE, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) designed the renovation and expansion of Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club in Seattle, WA, transforming a pool that hadn’t changed since the 1960s into a contemporary and inviting community space. The redevelopment included a stylish new raised sun deck, an expanded cabana and bathhouse, and luxurious accessible interiors. The existing bathhouse received new accessible showers and locker facilities, while the cabana was expanded to include a new kitchen, multi-purpose space, and storage area. Additionally, an expansive new exterior deck was added, providing club members with more space to lounge and watch swim meets.
Select Experience | Retail
Marketplace at Factoria | bellevue, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) expertly managed the remodeling of a 9,400 square foot building at the Marketplace at Factoria in Bellevue, WA. Our design skillfully integrated an existing anchor tenant space while creating an inviting new space for Ulta, a leading beauty retailer. This redesign included the construction of two new storefront entrances and the provision for an additional mall tenant.
Ballard Loft Pub | seattle, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) spearheaded the transformation of a former marine machine shop into the Ballard Loft Pub, an eco-friendly bar and restaurant located in Seattle, WA. Our team collaborated closely with community stakeholders to craft a warm and inviting indoor/outdoor space. The history of Ballard Loft is thoughtfully preserved through design elements like the large garage door, front patio, and the prominent jib (crane) hanging from the center of the restaurant, a relic of its industrial past, paying homage to the area’s rich history in logging mills and maritime industry. The venue incorporates natural cut woods into its design.
ALKI COFFEE CO. | BEN & JERRY’S, SEATTLE WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) provided full architectural services, including permitting and construction documentation, for the transformation of a 2,592 SF retail space into a combined Ben & Jerry’s ice cream counter and Alki Coffee Co. Cafe. The tenant improvement includes breakfast/lunch service, shared service counters, back-of-housework and restroom areas, leveraging existing plumbing and electrical systems. The former ATM space in the northeast corner was removed to restore usable square footage to the retail floor. The interior fit-out blends Ben & Jerry’s national brand standards with a northwest coastal design theme for Alki Coffee Co., creating a vibrant, welcoming environment that supports the client’s beachside community vision. Reclaimed materials from a local cedar tree and the original fireplace were retained to honor the site’s history.
Pier 57 Restaurants | seattle, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) proudly led the design transformation for multiple dining establishments at Miner’s Landing on Pier 57, including The Salmon Cooker, The Crab Pot, Alaskan Sourdough Bakery, and The Fisherman’s Restaurant & Bar. Each restaurant offers a unique dining experience and creating an unforgettable atmosphere for diners. Additionally, at Miner’s Landing, visitors can savor their meals in private gondolas, rising 200 feet above Elliott Bay on the Seattle Great Wheel.
Lams asian Seafood Market | tukwila, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed Lam’s Seafood Market second location by upgrading an existing concrete retail building. The existing space had a front entrance within the strip mall and a back of house entry for trucks. JMA’s design transformed the back entry into the primary entry with the addition of a tower, exterior canopies, new storefronts, roll-up garage doors, covered outdoor patio seating, and enhanced landscaping.
bakery nouveau | Seattle & Burien, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) proudly served as the design team for two Bakery Nouveau locations in Seattle and Burien, Washington. In Burien, JMA revitalized a 7,500-square-foot, two-story building from the 1950s, exposing its original wood posts and roof beams to create the cherished old-world charm synonymous with Bakery Nouveau. In Seattle, JMA designed a brand-new, 5,000-square-foot, award-winning café with an on-site bakery, reflecting Bakery Nouveau’s commitment to quality and timeless charm.
pro golf discount | bellevue, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) provided full tenant improvement design services for Pro Golf Discount’s 9,500-square-foot retail location in Bellevue, WA. The store was programmed to enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency by aligning the facility with the business’s long-term goals. The space features a mix of dynamic retail zones and functional support areas, including four to five indoor hitting bays, an indoor putting green, club repair workshop with specialized ventilation, office and storage rooms, and a dedicated breakroom. Open floor plans promote visibility and accessibility throughout the sales area, while interior finishes like exposed concrete, carpet, and resilient flooring help define zones and optimize circulation. While no changes were made to the building’s exterior storefront, the design includes interior signage and branding concepts consistent with zoning allowances.
Park Place Shopping Center | Tukwila, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) is proud to have played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Tukwila Park Place Shopping Center, in Tukwila, WA. This project encompassed exterior renovations of existing buildings to welcome new retail additions, including an Ashley Furniture Home Store and a HomeGoods store. The Ashley Furniture project involved a reduced scope with key features like a demising wall and utility connections, spanning an area of 37,141 square feet. In contrast, HomeGoods is a comprehensive, 22,000 square foot full turnkey retail store, creatively adapted from a former 58,860 square foot “Toys R’ Us” store. Key elements included enhancing the façade with increased parapet height for new signage and additional storefront glazing.
Park lane public house | kirkland, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) led the redesign of a vacant waterfront restaurant, now known as Park Lane Public House, in Kirkland, WA. JMA’s design integrates Nana Wall systems to seamlessly merge indoor dining with outdoor seating, embracing the area’s pedestrian character. The interior features a striking fusion of elements, including thin-set brick, blackened steel fittings, and bespoke paneling, resulting in a distinctive, raw-meets refined ambiance.
Clear Water Car Wash | lynnwood, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 1,365 SF building to be a community anchor in a neglected commercial area. The building, sensitive to its prominent location with contemporary craftsman details and durable materials. The 1,500-gallon water tank is positioned in a milestone tower, and the lower part of the structure is designed to recapture 80 percent of the water used in the washing process. A plaza is also positioned near the main entrance to create a pedestrian friendly site.
Frontier Village Shopping Center | Lake Stevens, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S., (JMA) played a key role in the enhancement of Frontier Village Shopping Center, located off Highway 9 in Lake Stevens, WA. The project focused on façade improvements for the existing center, including the removal and replacement of siding, canopy, and lighting for small tenant shops. Additionally, substantial tenant improvements were executed for major retailers ULTA, Michaels, and TJ Maxx, encompassing over 55,000 square feet of retail space. The scope of work ranged from demolition and reconstruction to the development of new entrance storefronts and structural elements, revitalizing the shopping center into a modernized commercial hub.