Expertly Designed Storage Solutions for any environMENT
Spotlight Project:
Elevation 16 – Mixed-Use Development with Integrated Self-Storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) partnered with ARCO to design Elevation 16, a 6-story mixed-use development in Seattle’s White Center neighborhood that strategically integrates a dedicated, multi-story self-storage facility within a dense urban site. The 141,000 SF project was master-planned to balance self-storage operations, residential density, and ground-floor commercial activity while maintaining clear functional separation between uses. The development includes a 3-story self-storage facility designed for high visibility, efficient access, and independent operation. Prominent street frontage, vertical massing, and bold exterior branding establish a strong presence along the corridor while allowing the storage use to operate autonomously within the larger mixed-use framework. The storage component is supported by durable construction, secure access, and optimized circulation for both customers and operations.
Above the podium, the project includes 137 residential units, with approximately 20–25% designated as affordable housing, along with ~8,300 SF of ground-floor commercial space at the highly visible corner of 16th Avenue SW and SW 107th Street. The building utilizes a 5-story wood-frame structure over a 2-story concrete podium, balancing constructability with long-term performance. Elevation 16 demonstrates JMA’s expertise in integrating self-storage facilities into high-density mixed-use developments, delivering operational efficiency, strong branding opportunities, and long-term adaptability within an urban context.
Featured Self Storage Projects:
West Coast Self-Storage Del Sur (Formerly Black Mountain Ranch) | San Diego, CA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed a fully enclosed, three-story self-storage facility located in San Diego’s Del Sur community. The approximately 138,000 GSF facility includes ~1,120 storage units, purpose-designed to support efficient operations, strong street presence, and long-term market performance.
The project incorporates an integrated leasing and management office, customer parking, and thoughtfully designed landscaping that enhances visibility and site circulation while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding context. Developed on a previously sheet-graded, vacant 1.85-acre parcel, the facility maximizes storage capacity through vertical organization and durable construction strategies. Comprehensive site improvements were coordinated to support clear customer access, secure operations and efficient unit layouts.
PREMIER SELF STORAGE | BALLARD, SEATTLE WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) provided full architectural and interior architecture services, along with consultant coordination, for this four-story self-storage facility with integrated retail and office space in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. The approximately 100,000 SF facility was strategically designed on a 40,000 SF urban site to secure vesting under prior zoning regulations ahead of changes restricting mini warehouse use within the IG1/U65 zone. The building was carefully planned to maximize site efficiency through S-1 occupancy storage levels, optimized circulation, durable exterior materials, and active street frontage.
harbor avenue self storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed Harbor Avenue Self Storage, a vertical, climate-controlled self-storage facility prominently located along Seattle’s waterfront. Developed on a remediated 1.24-acre industrial site, the project transforms underutilized land into a secure, high-capacity community asset. The 130,000 SF facility delivers storage across three stories plus a basement, housing 1,117 rentable units in a range of sizes to support both residential and commercial users.
Vertical massing, durable materials and efficient internal layouts maximize capacity while maintaining strong street presence and operational clarity.
Extra Space Storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) led the 94,400 SF expansion of this existing Extra Space Storage facility in Seattle by adding a three-story Type II-B structure seamlessly integrated with the original building. The project included relocating the leasing office to the street frontage, improving visibility, access, and customer experience while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
Extra Space Storage | Kauai, HI
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this two-story, 18,000 SF self-storage facility for Extra Space Storage on Kauai, Hawaii. The building includes a leasing office, restrooms, elevator access, and a refined material palette combining stucco, metal siding, and expansive glazing. This facility is one of two Extra Space Storage projects designed by JMA on the island, demonstrating adaptability to island construction conditions and local context.
west coast self-storage | Lacey, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) delivered architectural services for the expansion of West Coast Self-Storage Lacey, featuring a three-story, 70,300 GSF Type II facility supported by three additional storage buildings, adding 57,046 GSF of new capacity.
A distinct 1,800 GSF street-front retail office building was designed to comply with city design standards, while new pedestrian connections and landscape improvements along the eastern property line fulfilled Right-of-Way and easement requirements, enhancing long-term site connectivity.
PREMIER SELF STORAGE | bonney lake, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this three-story, approximately 100,000 SF self-storage facility for PSI LLC in Bonney Lake, Washington. Situated on a 65,162 SF site, the project features Type II-B construction with S-1 occupancy, climate-controlled units, and efficient internal circulation. The building’s geometric metal panel façade in green and silver tones reinforces brand identity while establishing a recognizable corridor presence within the growing South Puget Sound market.
SHERLOCK Self STORAGE | Duvall, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) provided architectural services for Sherlock Self Storage, an 89,407 SF facility spanning four levels with 592 storage units in rural King County. The design incorporates a basement and mezzanine within a three-story form, optimizing capacity while responding to local zoning constraints.
Architectural expression draws inspiration from a nearby historic barn, aligning with community character while navigating SEPA requirements, parking, and landscape standards.
West Coast Self-Storage - Otty Road | Happy Valley, OR
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) provided full architectural services for the West Coast Self-Storage facility in Happy Valley. This project included a newly constructed four-story plus basement, 57,800 GSF self-storage building of Type VB construction, alongside the renovation of an existing 41,000 GSF Type IIB warehouse. JMA’s work encompassed design, permitting and construction-phase coordination, resulting in a fully modernized, code-compliant facility that meets the client’s operational needs and zoning requirements. The completed site includes 98,800 total square feet, with 14 on-site parking spaces and 4 additional street spaces.
Extra Space Storage | Shoreline, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 106,000 SF, five-story Extra Space Storage facility, one of the few LEED Certified self-storage buildings in Washington State. Built into a steep hillside, the structure combines three levels of Type II-B construction over two levels of Type I-A, requiring extensive site preparation and structural coordination.
Extra Space Storage | Beaverton, OR
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 130,000 SF self-storage facility west of Portland in unincorporated Washington County. The project includes one three-story building and two single-story buildings, offering both drive-up and elevator-access units, along with substantial Right-of-Way improvements adjacent to the Intel campus.
Interbay Self Storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed Interbay Self Storage, a 95,000 SF, four-story, 3-over-1 facility in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood. Through strategic use of color, material variation, depth, and transparency, the building elevates the visual quality of self-storage architecture within an industrial corridor. The project required an Alternate Materials and Methods (AMM) approval and earned a NAIOP Industrial Development of the Year nomination.
premier self storage | Everett, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) led the design of Premier Self Storage Everett, utilizing two adjacent parcels to construct two self-storage buildings totaling 66,486 SF, one three-story and one two-story. The project navigated significant site constraints, including an existing cellular tower and steeply sloped terrain.
Storage one | Renton, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed and expanded Storage One on 4th, adding 65,757 SF through a new three-story building housing 657 storage units and 2,111 SF of ground-floor retail. Extensive street-facing glazing enhances visibility, while heated units, advanced security systems, and flexible storage options support both residential and commercial users.
Bolt Storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) delivered architectural services for Bolt Storage in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, a 98,800 SF, four-story facility combining storage, parking, and light industrial or incubator space. Key features include a drive-through loading aisle, drive-up access and a 15,000 SF basement dedicated to parking and storage, addressing urban logistics demand
Extra Space Storage - PDIV | Portland, OR
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 106,317 SF, three-story self-storage facility in Southeast Portland’s Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. The project integrates drive-through loading, drive-up access, and ground-floor retail facing Division Street, while navigating design review through strategic appeals and mitigation measures.
Extra Space Storage - pork | Portland, OR
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) provided architectural services for this 119,842 SF, six-story self-storage facility located within Portland’s Guild’s Lake Industrial Zone. The project required an AMM approval to meet code requirements while building to the lot line and incorporating a residential unit at the top level, necessitating enhanced hazard mitigation strategies.
Extra Space Storage - pjon | Portland, OR
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) led this adaptive reuse project, transforming a single-story tilt-up warehouse into a three-story, 91,648 SF self-storage facility. The design preserved the original precast concrete walls while adding two new levels and lateral expansions, resulting in 742 climate-controlled units and extended building life.
CubeSmart Self Storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 137,604 SF, four-story-plus-basement CubeSmart facility on a steep 1.20-acre urban site along Aurora Avenue. The building was stepped into the hillside to reduce excavation, includes a covered internal drive-through, and achieved LEED certification during a citywide self-storage moratorium.
Ballinger Heated Storage | shoreline, wa
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed Washington State’s first LEED Certified self-storage facility, spanning 107,000 SF across four stories and a daylit basement. Approximately 100,000 SF is dedicated to semi-heated units, and the project was named a NAIOP Industrial Build-to-Suit finalist.
west coast self-storage - fircrest | Tacoma, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) served as architect for this 87,933 SF, three-story Type II-B self-storage facility, redeveloping an underutilized parking area into a modern, high-performing storage asset featuring dual loading zones and a continuous drive lane.
Rainier worklofts & self storage | Seattle, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 149,000 SF, nine-story vertical facility within Seattle’s historic Rainier Brewery complex. The project uniquely combines climate-controlled self-storage with creative work lofts, maintaining clear separation between user groups while reducing perceived mass through controlled glazing and material variation.
West coast self-storage | Bellevue, WA
Jackson | Main Architecture, P.S. (JMA) designed this 143,000 SF, six-story self-storage facility embedded into a hillside in Bellevue’s Bel-Red neighborhood. Featuring 3-over-1 construction with a two-story basement and a 45-foot shoring wall, the project includes heated units, extensive glazing, and a covered loading area, elevating self-storage design within a rapidly growing urban district.
