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Founded in 1986, GGLO is a 100+ person integrated design practice providing research, planning and urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design with an established reputation in the Pacific Northwest. We believe it s both the opportunity and responsibility of design to inspire the best aspects of community. To create belonging, improve lives, spark opportunity, foster relationships and create unforgettable personal moments. OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH As we orchestrate the planning, design and delivery expertise across multiple services, we ensure consistency and coherence in the project. Motifs and considerations established in the planning phase are carried through to execution, resulting in a more holistically realized space. For 30 years, GGLO has provided outstanding design services for its clients; the experience of both the company and its skilled and talented staff extends over a broad realm of project types, within the United States and around the world.
AMLI South Lake Union in Seattle, Washington In the last 27 years, GGLO has designed approximately 22% of the multifamily units added to Seattle.
GGLO At-A-Glance Year Founded: 1986 Office Location: Seattle, Washington Geographic Markets: West of the Rockies with a focus on the Pacific Northwest and California; International (East Asia) Business Markets: Hospitality, Campus Environments, Senior Living, Multifamily Residential, Mixed-Use, Commercial and Retail, Parks & Open Spaces Services: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Planning & Urban Design, Sustainable Design Total Staff: 113 Leadership Team: 15 Principals 7 Senior Associates 17 Associates Staff Breakdown: 43 Licensed Architects 15 Interior Designers (6 NCIDQ) 7 Landscape Architects 1 Urban Designers 20 Architects-in-Training 7 Landscape Designers 13 Administrative/Support Staff LEED Accredited Professionals: 64 Living Future Accredited Professionals: 2
Awarding Design Excellence Sagewood at Daybreak Senior Living 2016 Best 55+ Community of the Year, Gold, NAHB Best of 55+ 2016 Best 55+ Independent Living Community, Gold, NAHB Best of 55+ 2015 Most Outstanding Projects, Private Project (Over $10M), UC&D Pierside Kitchen & Packers Oyster Bar at Semiahmoo Resort 2015 Hospitality Development of the Year, Finalist, NAIOP Washington 2014 INhospitality Award, IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter The Spat at Cedarbrook Lodge 2015 Hospitality Development of the Year, Finalist, NAIOP Washington 2015 Commercial Interior of the Year, Finalist, NAIOP Washington AMLI South Lake Union 2015 Multi-Family Development of the Year, Finalist, NAIOP Washington Bridges@11th 2015 Multi-Family Development of the Year, Finalist, NAIOP Washington The Allison Inn & Spa 2015#3 of Top 20 Hotels in the PNW, Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice 2015 #20 Top Hotel, Travel + Leisure World s Top 50 Hotels Packers Oyster Bar at Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington
We design destinations for unforgettable personal moments. Hospitality The Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac, Washington
Campus Environments AVA U District Apartments in Seattle, Washington GGLO has designed 3% of LEED certified units globally.
We design spaces that provide a sense of belonging. Senior Living Sagewood at Daybreak Senior Living in South Jordan, Utah
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We design places where people connect and flourish. Affordable Housing Kebero Court Apartments at Yesler Terrace in Seattle, Washington
We design buildings that engage and delight. Tall Buildings Green Oasis Towers in Surabaya, Indonesia
Work Hard to Play Hard 2014 Best in Building Best Residential Design Firm, Large Best Landscape Architecture Firm & Best Architecture Firm, Finalists USGBC 100 Best Companies To Work For Seattle Business Magazine Corporate Philanthropist Award #23 in Small Companies Puget Sound Business Journal 2013 Green Washington Award #1 Architecture Firm Seattle Business Magazine 100 Best Companies To Work For Seattle Business Magazine Corporate Philanthropist Award #21 in Small Companies Puget Sound Business Journal 2012 100 Best Companies To Work For Seattle Business Magazine
Enduring places grow from enduring relationships. We pride ourselves on not only being good at our work, but also good to work with. Excellent design puts people first. At GGLO, we can happily say the same.
Bike Enthusiasts BizCycle Certification Awarded Gold by Cascade Bicycle Club In the spring of 2013, GGLO purchased four Bianchi Milano bicycles. These bikes are available for all GGLO staff to reserve and take out for rides. Each bike comes with one helmet, one U-lock, one cable lock and a GGLO pannier bag.
Our sustainable design experience demonstrates that environmental, social & economic sustainability are mutually sustaining. EWU NESTT Center in Cheney, Washington
Sustainability GGLO is committed to the advocacy and practice of Sustainable Design across the spectrum of our work, in the environments we design and the operations of our workplace. We strive to Enhance environment, economy and social equity. Sustainable GGLO design projects range from new market rate and affordable housing to mixeduse developments and from the renovation of historic buildings to the expansion of recreational environments. In addition to our built work, we are continuously expanding our technical knowledge base and understanding of the social and natural environments through research and design projects. In an effort to improve the building industry s environmental and health performance, we have requested product manufactures provide transparency of building product content and associated health information through the use of a Health Product Declaration. GGLO s design teams are not only skilled at integrating sustainability into designs, our architects, landscape architects and interior designers are experienced with leading the certification efforts to streamline the process. GGLO has been recognized as a LEED Proven Provider for the Building Design and Construction rating system family by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Organizations that demonstrate and maintain highquality project submissions through LEED Proven Provider receive significant benefits, such as greater access to a LEED reviewer and the opportunity to deliver LEED projects to clients faster.
The Living Building Challenge TM is the built environment's most rigorous performance standard. The Bertschi Living Building Science Classroom, which GGLO's Landscape Architecture provided pro-bono services, is: the 1 st building on the West Coast to achieve full Living Building Challenge certification; the world's 4 th Living Building; the 1 st in the world constructed to meet the Living Building Challenge v2.0, including urban agriculture; and Bertschi Living Building Science Classroom the world's 1 st Living Building constructed on an urban site. Rain water from roof makes its way towards the underground cistern though the classroom runnel.
GGLO Recognized as a JUST Organization We are very happy to see GGLO join the ranks of JUST labeled organizations with the distinction of being the first design firm in Washington State to earn the JUST Label. Francis Janes, JUST Program Manager, International Living Future Institute. As of August 2015, GGLO is now part of the International Living Future Institute's (ILFI) JUST Program. It is a program that provides a transparent platform of disclosure a nutrition label for socially responsible organizations and corporations. GGLO qualified for the JUST label through internal policies in key JUST categories such as diversity, equity, safety, employee benefit, local benefit and community stewardship.
Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401K, with matching Annual Bonus Opportunity Work/Life Balance (Personal Time Management Program) Licensure Reimbursement Professional Development Programs Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution Flexible Spending Account Long Term Disability Insurance Aflac The Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge in SeaTac, WA
Sweet Perks This is how we show our appreciation and sweeten the work week, with these perks: Located in the heart of Downtown: Across from SAM, Blocks from Pike s Place Market and Waterfront endless lunch options! Formal and Informal Mentorship On-site Amenities: gym, spa, sports court, pool Lunch n Learns for Continuing Education Credits Emerging Professionals Group Thursday Crit s Company Happy Hours Company Bike Use Unbelieveable Holiday Parties Summer Events Locally roasted, delicious coffee! GGLO s Park(ing) Day installation, 2014
Space at the Steps is a public event venue in GGLO s office that we make available to non-profits and other groups that share our core values of community and sustainable urbanism. For employment and internship opportunities: Lindsay Pearsall, Talent Development Specialist (206) 902-5624 employment@gglo.com Stay in touch! 1301 First Avenue, Suite 301 Seattle, Washington 98101 tel 206.467.5828 www.gglo.com /company/gglo @GGLO /GGLOcommunity /ggloseattle #designstimulatescommunity EXPLORE DESIGN PROSPER