Seattle Convention Center Summit Building

Location

Seattle, Washington

Owner

Seattle Convention Center

Collaborators +

Associate Architects: Graham Baba Architects, Scharrer AD, Rolluda Architects, Tiscareno Associates

Owner's Representative: Pine Street Group

General Contractor / Construction Management: Clark/Lewis

Structural Engineering: Magnusson Klemencic Associates

MEP Engineering: Arup

Civil Engineering: Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Landscape Architecture: Gustafson Guthrie Nichol

Lighting Design: Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design

Graphics/Signage: Studio Matthews

Food Service: Ricca Design Studios

Project Size

1,500,000 square feet

Parking Garage: 20,000 square feet

Project Status

Completed

Certifications

Certified LEED New Construction Platinum

Services

Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Urban Design

The Seattle Convention Center Summit building redefines the city’s urban core by serving as a vibrant connector among more than seven iconic neighborhoods and four major streets. Designed to revitalize and reconnect Seattle’s downtown, Summit integrates seamlessly with its surroundings, offering a unique experience for both delegates and residents.

The 15-level structure features interactive, transparent façades that blur the lines between the building and the city, while natural light fills major spaces connected by two expansive atriums. A glass-enclosed stair along Pine Street showcases interior activity and offers sweeping views of Pike Place Market and Puget Sound, enhancing the building’s connection to the city. The street-level plaza at Pine and 9th Avenue invites community engagement, making Summit a dynamic public hub. By embracing evolving trends in convention centers and urban development, the project positions itself as a catalyst for Seattle’s continued growth and innovation.

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Seattle Convention Center, Summit Building - Interior

Photography: Tim Griffith, Adam Hunter

Wood and wood products are prominently featured throughout the interior of the building. From intricately crafted light fixtures to the design of several feature ceilings, there are unique wood elements to experience in numerous locations throughout the project. The use of this treasured regional resource offers a direct connection to the history of the timber industry in the Pacific Northwest.