INSIGHTS
Newsletters, publications, and perspectives from our team.
FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENT
Just in time to terrify tourists, Sasquatch Mountain opens at Pier 57.
JMA-Designed Tour Boats Spotlight Pacific Northwest’s Native Culture
Salish Sea Tours, a soon-to-be attraction at Pier 57 on Seattle’s waterfront, recently unveiled two new JMA-designed tour boats incorporating Native American art and culture.
Rainier Avenue Project Continues Push for Attainable Housing
New apartments will be in close proximity to downtown, public parks, as well as multiple light rail stations, and an extensive bike path network.
Update: Construction Progress on Self Storage Projects
Check out the progress being made on just a few of JMA’s ongoing or recently completed self storage projects.
Ballinger Heated Storage Offers Sustainability and Safety
This facility’s organized layout of units allow for clean sight lines from one end of the building to the other with strategically placed windows on the east and west facades.
JMA Gives Vintage Swimming Pool a Modern Touch
JMA provides modern Cabana that opens up to the pool area creating a stronger connection between the inside and outside parts of the facility.
JMA Designs Continue to Enhance East Lake Sammamish Trail
Issaquah Work Lofts Provide Commercial-Retail Space, Connection to East Lake Sammamish Trail
Lam’s Seafood Market in Tukwila Honors Vietnamese Roots
Lam’s Seafood Market in Tukwila opened in May and transformed a back-of-house loading dock into a new front entrance with a clocktower modeled after a landmark market in Vietnam, Ben Thanh.
Construction Begins on JMA-Designed Self Storage Facility
Black Diamond Self Storage will be another great example of JMA’s approach to self storage design prioritizing natural light, bright colors, and accessibility.
Is Wood Frame Modular the Future of Multi-Family Construction?
Seattle-based architect will examine unique design considerations, detailing and sourcing techniques, and review the advantages and challenges of the design/delivery process.
New JMA Design Promotes “Live-Work-Play” Community
6-story mixed-use development provides livable spaces near stores, trails, parks, and community spaces
Housing Options More Important Than Ever
As people continue living in quarantine, JMA’s housing projects are more important than ever.
Designing Self Storage Facilities with Women’s Safety in Mind
84 percent of all self storage customers are women, according to a survey conducted by Noah’s Ark Development.
LEADING THE WAY IN MODULAR DESIGN
As pioneers in the field, JMA has been instrumental in shaping modular construction standards, collaborating closely with local jurisdictions to streamline permitting, design coordination, and inspection processes. This video highlights JMA’s deep-rooted partnerships with top modular manufacturers and their role in delivering sophisticated, factory-built designs. Discover how JMA leads during the critical phases of installation and drives innovation in urban modular construction.
MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT
Join Senior Principal Robin Murphy of Jackson Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Andy Langsford from Venture Real Estate Group in their Virtual Investor Series. In this session, they delve into the nuances of multifamily development, highlighting two of their collaborative projects: a sprawling 33,000 square foot development featuring over 100 units, and a more intimate 8-unit syndication. Discover the challenges and strategies behind these diverse multi-family ventures in this detailed discussion.