CAST Architecture is a Seattle-based firm with extensive experience designing contemporary spaces throughout the Northwest. Specializing in modern and sustainable projects, the firm is committed to improving the lives of individuals, families and the community through vibrant and thoughtful design. Founded in 1999, CAST has created inspired places within the residential, commercial and public sectors. We offer a full range of architectural services to homeowners, businesses, municipalities and institutions that include site analysis, feasibility studies, master planning, design, documentation, and construction administration.
A redwood scrim built of dimensional lumber screens the fully open corner windows, allowing the volume and materiality of the Gathering Hall to be exposed on the exterior.
In the Early Learning Center, casework and plumbing is carefully integrated into the rhythm of windows and doors. This strong underlying structure fosters a sense of calm to temper the inevitable chaos of an early learning environment.
A two-story wood screen extends continuously through the ceremonial stair. The continuity of materials draws users upwards.
ReWA sought to embrace two opposing qualities in their new building: openness and welcome but also protection and safety. In this light, we began to think of the Gathering Hall as a kind of sacred space. It is to be luminous, but with the source of illumination partially veiled, creating the sense...