Brownfield site reimagined as food bank facility

by tanya_martins | July 4, 2024 3:05 pm

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Restoring a formally abandoned brownfield site, the new design of Ballard Food Bank nearly doubles the size and capacity of the existing operation.

The 987 m² (10,628 sf) building is designed by Graham Baba Architects and features a supermarket-style to create a dignified and normalized shopping experience for those needing food assistance.

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An enlarged warehouse and outdoor storage yard serves the market and the food bank’s delivery programs, while a new office space provides a space for the administrative team.

The building form consists of a larger industrial shed-like form housing the market and warehouse; and a smaller, more residentially scaled sloped roof form creating a welcoming entry.

A newly built streetscape, gardens, urban agriculture beds, and seating areas surround the building. A sustainability strategy was crafted around reducing operational costs for the food bank and creating a healthier environment for the unique community it serves.

Source URL: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/seattle-food-bank-restores-abandoned-site-for-bigger-facility/

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