JMA regularly works with local institutions and public entities.

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Spotlight Project:

Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club | Seattle, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed the renovation and expansion of the Arbor Heights Swim & Tennis Club in West Seattle, modernizing the facility while preserving its community-focused character.

The project upgraded the existing 1960s-era bathhouse with new accessible showers and locker facilities, expanded the cabana to include a new kitchen, multi-purpose gathering space, and storage, and added a large exterior deck that provides expanded seating and viewing areas for swim meets and member events. The improvements enhance accessibility, functionality, and long-term usability for a multi-generational membership.


Featured Institutional Projects:

Lakeside Montessori | Issaquah, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 20,000 SF Montessori school facility to support early childhood education through thoughtful spatial organization and connection to outdoor learning environments. The building includes four Montessori classrooms, a shared great room, outdoor recreation areas, and dedicated administrative and support spaces. The design emphasizes flexibility, daylight, and age-appropriate scale to foster an engaging and nurturing educational setting.


Starfire North Campus Soccer Facility | Tukwila, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) has completed numerous improvement projects for Starfire Sports, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth soccer and athletic development.

The most recent effort includes a proposed professional training and operations facility designed to support over 100 staff and employees, featuring administrative offices, conference rooms, four levels of locker rooms, a weight room, lounge spaces, cafeteria, dining hall, and press facilities. The project reflects JMA’s experience designing high-performance athletic and institutional facilities that support both daily operations and large-scale events.


BOA Performing Arts Center | Wenatchee, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) completed the design of the BOA Performing Arts Center, a 500-seat public assembly venue located adjacent to the Wenatchee Convention Center.

The facility supports a wide range of performances and community events, reinforcing Wenatchee’s cultural infrastructure while complementing the adjacent civic campus. The design balances acoustic performance, audience experience, and operational efficiency within a compact footprint.


Carnation Fire Station | Carnation, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this new 11,000 SF fire station serving the City of Carnation and surrounding rural areas of King County. The facility was planned to support efficient emergency response, durable operations, and long-term adaptability, providing essential public safety infrastructure tailored to a small community context.


Clyde Hill Town Hall | Clyde Hill, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) worked directly with the City of Clyde Hill’s leadership to design a 1,000 SF addition to the existing town hall administrative offices. The addition was carefully integrated with the existing building to enhance functionality while maintaining the civic character of the facility. The project reflects JMA’s collaborative approach to small-scale municipal improvements.


Confluence Technology Center & Office BuildinG | Wenatchee, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed the 90,000 SF Confluence Technology Center, a high-tech office and teleconferencing facility developed for the Port of Chelan County. The building serves as a regional hub for technology services and workforce training, leveraging proximity to hydroelectric power sources and a newly implemented fiber optic network. The project supports economic development through infrastructure-driven design.


Wenatchee Convention Center | Wenatchee, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) collaborated with LMN Architects on the renovation and expansion of the Wenatchee Convention Center, located in the heart of downtown. The project included a 13,700 SF addition and an 11,000 SF renovation to the existing facility, enhancing event capacity, circulation, and flexibility while strengthening the center’s role as a civic and economic anchor.


Bellevue Montessori School | Bellevue, WA

Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed a 20,000 SF renovation of the Bellevue Montessori School, originally designed in the 1970s by one of JMA’s predecessor firms. The school is organized around multiple classrooms surrounding an open central court, encouraging interaction and visibility, and features a distinctive entrance with both adult- and child-scaled doors. The renovation modernized the facility while preserving its original educational intent and architectural identity.