Pacific Place Unveils its New Look
Pacific Place is ready to welcome customers and tenants to explore its new, light-filled, pristine spaces following a two year, multi-million dollar renovation. The Northwest contemporary design weaves the quintessential natural elements of the Pacific Northwest in an abstract manner. Take virtual tour new space at this link.
“We’ve been incredibly thoughtful and strategic in the design of this new space, and also in our reopening strategy throughout Washington’s Safe Start plan,” said Pacific Place General Manager Elena Arosteguy. “Our goal to bring the outdoors in and provide an open, modern and appealing Pacific Northwest aesthetic has come to life in this new, pristine space. We are thrilled to welcome the community and announce new tenants throughout the rest of the year.”
The center prepares to welcome new businesses, including HaiDiLao Hot Pot in late summer and Paper Source later this year. It continues its active “Pop-in Program,” with new spaces available for local businesses. The pop-in format, which allows businesses a lease as short as one to two days, provides an attractive option for small, local businesses looking to connect in the physical space.
“Our pop-in format is very well suited to those looking to ‘test drive’ a brick and mortar shop,” said Pacific Place Leasing Manager Ryan Amos. “We’ve created new spaces and opportunities to host artists, artisans, bakers and entrepreneurs seeking a physical presence, and the awareness created in the retail space.” Vendors seeking opportunities for August and September can email Ramos@mmrs.com directly to learn about availabilities.
The new interior provides a contemporary style, designed to bring the great outdoors inside with elements like a four-story living green column, an interior walkway that connects the north and south ends of the center and a four story grand entrance at sixth and pine designed to flood the center with light. The five-story atrium was expanded to the lower level where the garage elevators open to maximize open spaces. Modern lighting and interior design, including a grand curved wood wall take influence from the rain, forest, and mountain glaciers.
Murals by local artists like @KelseyMontagueArt and @VK.Signs pop up throughout the center, which is anchored by the 60-foot “Murmuration” sculpture by local artist Susan Zoccola. The design, a work of art and science, features more than 2,100 individual kinetic spheres, suspended by a beautiful armature system. The 7th & Olive entrance provides a with a 24-foot tall LED screen Showcasing seasonal videos that reflect life in the Pacific Northwest.
Following Governor Inslee’s directive, Pacific Place, Downtown Seattle’s premier shopping center, reopened for business beginning June 6, 2020. New signage and experiences support safe and distanced shopping and dining. Shops and restaurants like Din Tai Fung, Francesca’s and Gallery Onyx are now open for in-person shopping and dining. Lululemon will reopen its doors come August. Some of the center’s restaurants will also continue to provide delivery services as well; for a list of updated openings and services visit www.pacificplaceseattle.com.
“With the redevelopment behind us and as our community ventures out to safely shop and dine, we look forward to the community and awareness that Pacific Place can bring to our business,” said Marlo Miyashiro, founder of The Handmade Showroom, which will expand its space and reopen in early August. She also opened pop-up shop Bezel & Kiln in Fall 2019 and continues, “following so much time in the virtual world, our team is thrilled to welcome customers looking to safely shop and connect in person.”
Photos Caption L-R: The new South Lake Union Facing Entrance opens at 7th & Olive Way, courtesy of Pacific Place; the new look at Sixth & Pine courtesy of Pacific Place; The light-filled atrium was designed to maximize open spaces, courtesy of Pacific Place; Pop-up Bezel & Kiln will reopen at Pacific Place in August.