Lane Powell Tenant Improvement
Seattle
Merit Award
Presented by DPR construction
owner Ballard Spahr LLP
Leading design company NBBJ
General Contractor DPR construction
With a “workplace in bloom” concept, this 50,000 square foot office transformation over three floors at Seattle’s Russell Investment Center includes dynamic common areas, state-of-the-art conference rooms and equitable access to natural light.
The project design supports all employees while achieving numerous acoustical improvements through meticulous detailing and construction.
Because acoustic privacy was a critical part of the design, the contractor sequenced the entire project around a robust acoustic plan that included a custom plaster-to-glass panel detail that improved the wall’s acoustic performance by more than 50%.
To preserve the open aesthetic of the structure, all MEP units were strategically moved above the ceilings, while visible elements were aligned with beams and walls. The team also laser-scanned the space to ensure coordination within existing space constraints. This process provided an accurate model of the current conditions, including the structure, MEP and fire protection systems. During the initial design coordination, the VDC team also ensured that the MEP designers adhered to the architectural vision. The result was zero MEP coordination change orders and a 30-50% reduction in RFIs.
Crews also faced significant logistical challenges: Three other contractors were simultaneously building 15 more floors, with all crews sharing a single elevator. Early coordination and almost 24-hour operations with overlapping shifts ensured completion on schedule in April 2025.
