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Design Inspiring Community Founded in 1986, GGLO is a 100+ person design practice providing research, planning and urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design with projects within the United States and around the world. Specializing in the understanding of the contextual fabric of our clients’ projects, in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California, GGLO orchestrates the planning, design and delivery expertise across multiple disciplines. Our designers focus on people and their interactions with their environment -- we create the best and most memorable experience from their first encounter of beautiful and functional buildings, welcoming and livable residences, collaborative and inspiring workplaces, and delightful landscapes and parks.
Design for People As cities grow, becoming more global and more sophisticated, often designs become more generic, with less connection and sense of community between people. The best places and buildings connect people to their community, their home and their environment. We design our buildings to be beautiful, comfortable and efficient, and to inspire people to lead healthy lives. Good design looks at all scales of the human experience - it examines the cultural and historical importance of a site, it connects with the larger city, and it pays attention to the smallest details. To live holistically, we design holistically -- our teams to include urban designers, landscape architects, architects and interior designers, all working hand-in-hand to craft the best design solutions.
AMLI Wallingford Evolve Neighborhoods Residential AMLI Wallingford is a mix of apartments and live-work units spread across two sites. Drawing inspiration from the docks, boardwalks, and boat houses in the area, just as a dock connects land and water, the development has an interior and exterior boardwalk connecting the communal spaces across two buildings through to the amenity areas.
Bridges 11 at
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Cultivate Place Residential - Workforce Housing Bridges@11th is a transit-oriented residential development in the heart of Seattle’s University District, designed to foster the health and wellbeing of its residents through the use of active design elements such as stairs, connective bridges, bike access and other active features.
AMLI South Lake Union Evolve Neighborhoods Residential AMLI South Lake Union is a multi-phased apartment community. Designed to evoke a sense of sleekness and freedom, the building is reminiscent of an airstream camper or a classic airplane, in combination with the solidity and stability of masonry to evoke the change in the dynamic South Lake Union neighborhood with a solid history and evolving future.
Allez Evolve Neighborhoods Residential Allez appeals to both the nature lover and the city-dweller. The project’s design offers community amenities within its immediate vicinity, including a green open space which directly connects residents to an active outdoor pedestrian and cycle corridor along the river.
Via6 Connecting Communities Residential & Retail Via6 set the tone for Amazon’s Seattle Headquarters, transforming a neighborhood with little pedestrian activity into a new tech neighborhood and retail core. The two-tower development features an interior “market street�, blending a vibrant mix of street-level uses, restaurants and leisure spaces mixed seamlessly with residential amenities to frame a complete residential experience.
Alley 111 Connecting Communities Residential & Retail Alley 111 is a mixed-use apartment community aimed at creating a pedestrian connection and neighborhood gathering place among the busy downtown streets. An active urban ‘alley’ creates a place for residents and passersby can connect and thrive together. This unique ground floor experience draws inspiration from neighborhood alleys that highlight locally sourced restaurants, coffee houses, and pubs.
Asa Flats Lofts +
Stewardship Residential Located in the Pearl District, Asa Flats + Lofts sits on a streetcar line that provides service to downtown. The project consists of high-rise and mid-rise towers and an upper level urban farm. The fourth floor courtyard, common space amenities begin in the street lobby, sized for resident gatherings, and include at the top floor of the tower a resident community/entertainment space with a rooftop Sunset Terrace.
170 Third off
Evolving Neighborhoods Residential 170 off Third is a high rise condominium project across from the San Francisco Giants’ Ballpark, a block from the CalTrain 4th & King Street station and a short distance to the BART along the Embarcadero.
The Mirador Evolve Neighborhoods Residential & Retail From ground floor up, the project possesses a unique façade for an otherwise standard building envelope that utilizes texture, material and form to highlight it as a distinctive destination. An established pedestrian zone set back from the street pulls in passersby, highlights the project’s retail base and activates the street in ways not currently taken advantage of in Bellevue’s downtown thoroughfares. The Mirador’s top floors employ duplex apartments that allowed the design team to offset the building’s profile and establish generous balconies.
Center Steps Evolve Neighborhoods Residential A new 269-unit apartment complex just north of Seattle Center. Center Steps will have two buildings, eight and sevent stories with ground level retail, and a new public plaza.
Sparc Evolve Neighborhoods Residential Adjacent to downtown Bellevue, the Spring District is an up-and coming urban mixed-use neighborhood encompassing commercial, residential and retail tenants, including hotels and restaurants. Sparc is the first phase of housing within the 16 city-block district.
Avalon Dublin Station Evolve Neighborhoods Residential Avalon Dublin Station is a multi-phased community adjacent to the Dublin BART Transit Station. The Avalon brand provides an elevated modern apartment living featuring resort-like apartments with amenities such as state-of-the-art fitness centers, outdoor movie theater with lounge seating and swimming pool.
Hercules at Bayfront Evolve Neighborhoods Residential & Retail Bayfront is made up of mixed-use neighborhoods with integrated transit located along the waterfront in Hercules. When complete, the waterfront will include a pedestrian and transit-oriented neighborhood where water ferry, train and bus will be available to the residents and surrounding community in a single Multi-Modal Transit Station.
Block 67 Evolve Neighborhoods Residential & Retail Located just west of the Salt Palace Convention Center this mixed use development will incorporate retail, office, and residential space as well as a new hotel. The development will add more than 1.7 million square footage of new office, retail, residential, and hospitality space to downtown’s building stock.
The Preserve at Marin Evolve Neighborhoods Residential The Preserve at Marin’s repositioning aimed to transform the existing housing into luxury homes. A new clubhouse, wine bar and fitness center were added to the community. The resident clubhouse is designed with materials and colors to reflect the local esthetics of Marin. The overall experience is that of a modern and luxurious retreat.
The Loop Cultivate Place Residential & Retail Right in the heart of Isla Vista, The Loop is a modern student housing community designed for University of California Santa Barbara’s and Santa Barbara Community College’s students. The community features studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units and ground level commercial space. Amenities include a rooftop gym and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Yanonali Cultivate Place Residential & Retail Different from Santa Barbara’s mostly rigorously enforced Spanish revival style, this live/work project in the city’s ‘funk zone’ was allowed to take a formal ‘risk’ and reach for the aesthetic of the converted warehouses along the coast. Commercial spaces are arranged around a courtyard; living spaces above connect with dynamic stairways and bridges. Every loft unit has a large private outdoor space, creating a green ‘pueblo’ near the city’s beaches.
Bella Vita Cultivate Place Residential Bella Vita is eight garden townhomes in Santa Barbara. Arranged in the tradition of a Spanish courtyard and designed in the Spanish revival style. The common pedestrian courtyard brings all units together with stone garden walls and elegant detailing. Designed by Gerhard W. Mayer, lead designer, with CEARNAL Architects
AMLI
Spring District
Evolve Neighborhoods Residential AMLI Spring District will connect and enhance the urban and suburban qualities of its surroundings in the greater Spring District neighborhood, with a goal of fostering urban livability. AMLI Spring District is the third and final residential development in the Spring District.
Ash Street Evolve Neighborhoods Workforce Housing & Retail New three-story, 31-unit workforce apartment community in the heart of Boise’s downtown. Ash Street is anchored with commercial space on the ground floor of one of the buildings has the opportunity to be a community gathering area for the neighborhood.
Allison Inn & Spa Cultivate Place Hospitality The Allison Inn and Spa is an award-winning 85-key luxury destination resort situated in Oregon’s Wine Country. Sumptuous, oversize rooms and suites reflect the character of the surrounding vineyards and invite guests to immerse themselves in the Willamette Valley experience and create their own unforgettable moments.
Pierside Kitchen at Semiahmoo Stewardship Hospitality The dining experience in the Pierside Kitchen reflects a genuine and rich seaside spirit as well as a refined culinary diversity. Materials that evoke the essence of the surrounding beach shores with coastal colors deliver a setting full of unforgettable moments. A private dining room was added with a see-through fireplace into the main dining area beyond.
Packers Oyster Bar at Semiahmoo Cultivate Place Hospitality Packers Oyster Bar has been transformed into a social theater from which to absorb the stunning views of the surrounding waters. The mood is reminiscent of the site’s historic cannery and is reflected in the dark steel with patina at the fireplace surround. Guest comfort was paramount when renovating the space – reflected in the cozy atmosphere of the bar’s custom steel displays and antique oak wood flooring.
PacWest Microsoft
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Inclusivity Workplace With an ever-changing work culture in technology, Microsoft wanted their employees to feel at home in their new space, making it their preferred working site. Blending Microsoft’s strong appreciation of nature and technology with a modern, hospitality-like aesthetic, the refined yet engaging atmosphere resulted in a premier technology showcase for customers.
University Village Evolve Neighborhoods Master Planning & Retail Once a declining 1950s era strip mall, University Village has become the leading lifestyle center in the Pacific Northwest. Over the last 16 years, GGLO has helped transform University Village into the destination it is now.
GGLO has completed 3% of LEED certified housing units in the USA. We believe this is more than any other design firm. September 2015
Contact Us Gerhard Mayer AIA
James Bradley AIA
Principal, Architect
Principal, Architect
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Kimberly Frank IIDA
Marieke Lacasse ASLA
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Principal, Landscape Architect
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