Grindstone

• Use

Office

• Location

Gig Harbor, WA

• Design Professional

Helix Design Group

Located on the hillside north of Gig Harbor’s waterfront, this small, Northwest-inspired office complex houses the owner’s financial management and signature coffee distribution companies. The project is designed in a residential scale, incorporating small footprints, gable form roofs, and a combination of wood and stone veneer materials.

Three buildings make up the complex and are organized on the site to maximize views of the harbor and Mount Rainier. Two buildings house offices, the third a fitness center and parking. On-axis with Mount Rainier, a pedestrian path divides the two office buildings and leads to an outdoor fire pit and covered gathering area.

Interior finishes were selected based on a Northwest color palette. The earth tones of slate, wood, and other interior finishes offer a warm and inviting space.