concept design, Senior Center 2003

In the conceptual design for a new Senior Center in downtown Puyallup, PLACE developed a building that addressed the civic nature of the Center and its location on Pioneer Park--selecting the appropriate materials and massing to help the building to fit within its important context. Large storefront windows greet the historic streetscape and allow for passerby to witness the life going on inside. The main lobby was designed to accommodate a covered drop off area, provide visual access to the park and serve as a social space for gathering and waiting.