RENTON MARKET

Location:  Renton, Washington
Type:  On The Boards

Built in 1948 as an auto dealership facility with expansive bowstring trusses, the Renton Market has been operating as an events center since its modernization in 2004. Now, as part of a broader revitalization effort by the City of Renton, the Market is being reimagined as the crown jewel of the urban center. Graham Baba is redesigning the Market to be home to a new public market, which will include over a dozen small incubator tenants, two larger restaurant spaces, and upgraded support areas and utilities. Improved finishes and lighting will brighten the large central space, and direct attention back to the original wood ceiling. The dynamic mix of businesses and community events held in the Renton Market will activate the downtown area and connection to the adjacent public plaza and recreation. 

Images:  Graham Baba Architects
Architecture: Graham Baba Architects
Civil, Structural Engineering: KPFF Consulting Engineers
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Engineering: Arup
Landscape: HEWITT
Lighting: SparkLab Lighting Design
Acoustical Engineer:Tenor Engineering Group
Specifications: Tony Foden
Cost Estimating: DCW
Branding and Environmental Graphics: Studio Matthews
Owner: City of Renton