“Jim Graham and Brett Baba share a combined industry experience of over 50 years. Their extensive background in design has served as a strong foundation for the team to create vibrant and successful commercial, residential, and art spaces projects in Seattle. In 2007, Graham Baba Architects was born and has since then created award-winning and nationally-recognized works.”

Source: Seattle Architects

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“Prominent in the restaurant is a faceted wood screen that serves as a scale device, visually and physically dividing the eighty-foot-deep space and breaking it down into cozier sized volumes. Built from nearly two hundred two-by-six pieces of rough-sawn Douglas fir, the screen reaches down from the ceiling, a contemporary evolution of the historic wood. From there, it extends horizontally, masking HVAC ductwork, before connecting to the floor. Three sky lights were added to the ceiling to bring natural light deep into the space.”

Source: FRAME

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“Within the residence – which has two levels and a basement – one finds rooms awash in neutral colors and earthy materials. Many of the spaces are oriented to provide expansive vistas of the water…The second floor holds a generous master suite and two bedrooms for children. Special features in the master suite include a Japanese soaking tub and sliding pocket doors with leather paneling.”

Source: DeZeen

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“But even “temporary” amenities could be around for a long time. Jim Graham, of the firm Graham Baba, recently worked on a new takeout-only window for the Capitol Hill Mexican restaurant Mezcaleria Oaxaca. The feature was planned before the pandemic really hit the region, and could provide a model on what baked-in design elements will look like going forward.”

Source: Eater Seattle

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“Cut Loose allows guests to unwind and connect with fellow travelers. The oval-shaped, walnut-topped bar serves as a focal point, with illuminated “airplane bottles” as a bar back display. End-grain oak floors are dyed to create a “rug” around the bar, blurring the vertical transition into the indigo-dyed bar front.”

Source: ArchiSCENE

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“The exhibit unravels the complexity of the architecture and engineering and the very idea behind bringing people closer to nature on a daily basis in the heart of the city. The 3,883-square-foot exhibit is situated at the base of one of The Spheres, providing a fly-through of the orbicular buildings above and something the visitor won’t get in The Spheres themselves, extreme close-up and intimate footage of the plants in an interpretive and immersive experience.”

Source: ArchiTravel

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“Programmatically, the lounge is conceived in four zones: Come In, an approachable entry; Help Yourself, a casual bistro; Take a Breath, a haven for peaceful relaxation; and Cut Loose, a cozy bar atmosphere. Lightly separated with an array of oak and twisted metal screens, the spaces flow together.”

Source: Dexigner

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“Like Fine Taxidermy’s practitioners, Steiner is more interested in taxidermy being “sculptural, creating an ironic narrative, rather than a standard presentation of a beast.” He pursued this notion in his object curation for the new Seattle bar, Deep Dive. Inspired by the worlds of Darwin and Jules Verne, with a dash of 1920s speakeasy thrown in, the interiors were created by Graham Baba Architects. “It’s a small place with complex geometry. It was like fitting out a boat,” says lead architect Jim Graham.”

Source: Effect Magazin

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“Local fabricators created custom elements throughout the space, such as the light fixtures that recall jet engines and the recycled cardboard screens at the entry. By showcasing local fabricators and artists, Alaska Airlines honors their West Coast heritage and provides guests with a meaningful connection to the Seattle region.”

Source: Hospitality Snapshots

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“Previously a warren of isolated rooms, the design opens the floor plan of the house to create better flow between spaces and to facilitate entertaining. Before the renovation, the kitchen was disconnected from the living spaces. Now, the kitchen—along with the adjacent living room—has become the focal point of the house, affording expansive views out to Spanish Bay Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean beyond.”

Source: Wowow Home
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“Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria partnered with local grocer, Quality Food Centers (QFC), to launch the latest pizzeria for counter service-style slices and pies inside the grocery store's bustling University Village location…The Tutta Bella space has been designed by the Seattle-based firm Graham Baba Architects, the team behind projects such as Chophouse Row, Melrose Market and the Deep Dive Bar inside Amazon’s Spheres.”

Source: Seattle PI

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“Outside, variously-sized, dark-stained cedar siding provides subtle dimension and shadow effects. Cor-Ten siding wraps selected portions of the exterior to articulate the composition and massing. Integrated sun shades and fins on all west-facing windows marry function with aesthetics, adding visual texture while mitigating direct sun exposure.”

Source: G&C Magazine

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“Exploration elicits surprise and discovery: each space has its own distinct furnishings, acoustic properties, floor and ceiling materials, and light quality. By providing a range of experiences, each guest will find a place they feel at home.”

Source: ArchDaily

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“…there’s been feverish activity inside for months now, and all is set for the new tenant, Leftcraft, to open its doors on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Leftcraft will be offering craft beers, cocktails and an array of food from homestyle comfort to health-conscious, all using locally-sourced ingredients.”

Source: My Edmonds News

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“The Lopez Island Beach Cabin features natural materials including exposed wood, iron, glass, and local fieldstone to provide a Pacific Northwest sensibility. Extensive glazing ensures that life at the beach and the Salish Sea are part of the daily experience.”

Source: Home World Design

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“Travelers seek lounges as an escape from the anxiety, noise, and commotion of the concourse. Alaska Airlines sought to transform the lounge typology from an exclusive haven for business travelers to a warm, welcoming space where all guests could find refuge—to relax, work, refuel, and connect.”

Source: Architizer

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“The island residence features natural materials including exposed wood, iron, glass, and local fieldstone to provide a Pacific Northwest sensibility. Extensive glazing ensures that life at the beach and the Salish Sea are part of the daily experience.”

Image: Benjamin Benschneider

Source: ArchiSCENE

One way to increase the accessibility of our projects is to change the lens of the architect. We can also engage more consultants with lived experience. There are a number of very good accessibility consultants across the country with lived experience who I think can help to ensure that projects are the best they can be.

Source: ArchDaily

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“The annual competition attracted submissions from 66 retail teams across the globe. Countries represented include: USA, U.K., Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.”

Source: Retail Design Institute

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“Views throughout the thirty-acre complex are controlled, whether to the courtyard, the distant hills, or to the shallow private office views created between the building and the berms. Everything is curated to create a peaceful environment in which to work.”

Source: Rethinking The Future

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