1 Hotel Seattle: Redefining Sustainable Hospitality
A transformative renovation that seamlessly blends Pacific Northwest natural beauty with luxury hospitality, setting new standards for sustainable construction and guest experience.
Comprehensive Renovation Scope
Hotel Lobby
Complete overhaul featuring reclaimed materials, biophilic elements, and energy-efficient lighting systems that create an inviting, nature-inspired atmosphere for guests.
La Loba Restaurant
Full gut renovation transforming former art gallery into modern Barcelona-inspired dining space with sustainable finishes and custom millwork.
Fitness Center
Strategic conversion of conference room into wellness sanctuary featuring acoustic treatments and natural materials for optimal guest experience.
Lobby Bar
Sophisticated upgrade incorporating sustainable design principles with energy-efficient systems and locally-sourced materials.
Conference Rooms
Professional meeting spaces enhanced with low-VOC finishes and smart technology integration for modern business needs.
Exterior
Comprehensive improvements reflecting Pacific Northwest aesthetic while improving energy performance and visual impact.
La Loba: The Crown Jewel Experience
La Loba represents the pinnacle of sustainable restaurant design, seamlessly blending modern Barcelona cuisine with Pacific Northwest sensibilities. This extraordinary space emerged from what was once an art gallery, transformed through meticulous planning and innovative construction techniques.
The restaurant's design philosophy centers on creating an authentic Barcelona experience while maintaining strict environmental standards. Custom millwork crafted from sustainably sourced materials provides the backbone of the space's character.
Imported tile selections were carefully curated to balance aesthetic impact with environmental responsibility, creating surfaces that tell a story of craftsmanship and sustainability.
The lighting package represents a masterclass in balancing ambiance with energy efficiency. Each fixture was selected to create the perfect dining atmosphere while minimizing environmental impact.
Every element, from the flooring to the ceiling treatments, reinforces the commitment to sustainable luxury that defines the 1 Hotel brand experience.
Operational Excellence: Zero-Disruption Construction
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Strategic Planning
Developed comprehensive construction sequencing to maintain full hotel operations throughout the entire renovation process, ensuring guest satisfaction remained paramount.
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Flexible Access Systems
Implemented rotating entrance and egress tunnels through the under-construction lobby, providing seamless guest access while construction progressed.
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Daily Coordination
Maintained constant communication with hotel staff to coordinate construction activities with peak guest hours and operational requirements.
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Precision Execution
Successfully completed full-scale renovation with zero hotel closures, zero rerouted bookings, and zero disruption to the guest experience.

Project Achievement: Complete hotel transformation accomplished without a single day of closure or guest disruption—a testament to precise planning and execution excellence.
Fitness Center: Wellness Reimagined
Thoughtful Space Transformation
The fitness center conversion exemplifies innovative space utilization and sustainable design principles. What was once a traditional conference room has been completely reimagined as a wellness sanctuary that supports both physical and environmental health.
Advanced acoustic treatments were strategically installed to minimize noise transfer, ensuring guest comfort throughout the hotel while maintaining the active atmosphere essential to a modern fitness facility.
Natural materials were carefully selected to maintain design continuity with the hotel's overall biophilic aesthetic, creating a space that feels integrated rather than added as an afterthought.
This transformation demonstrates how sustainable construction can enhance functionality while creating spaces that truly serve guest wellness. The fitness center stands as a model for how hospitality design can support both personal and environmental health.
Sustainability at Every Level
Reclaimed Materials
Extensive use of reclaimed wood, recycled metals, and repurposed fixtures throughout the hotel, reducing waste while creating unique character elements that tell the story of responsible construction.
Low-VOC Finishes
Comprehensive selection of low-emission paints, stains, and sealers that maintain superior air quality while providing the durability and aesthetic appeal required for luxury hospitality environments.
Energy Efficiency
Smart lighting systems, high-performance HVAC equipment, and advanced building controls that reduce energy consumption while maintaining optimal guest comfort and operational efficiency.
Smart Construction
Strategic sequencing and waste minimization protocols that reduced construction debris while maintaining project timelines and quality standards throughout the renovation process.
Project team
This exceptional project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of industry-leading professionals who shared our vision for sustainable hospitality excellence.
Core Construction Team
  • Project Manager: Skylar Horner
  • Superintendent: Juan Alvarado
  • Senior Project Engineer: Abel Jara
  • Senior Project Engineer: Sam McGuffin
  • Project Engineer: Mason Clark
  • Client: KHP Capital Partners
  • Owner Representative: MGAC
  • Architect: Axis Architecture
  • Interior Design: Studio Collective
  • Structural Engineering: DCI
  • Lighting Design: LDA
  • Landscape Architects: GCH
  • Mechanical: JH Kelly
  • Plumbing: Auburn Mechanical
  • Electrical: Prime
  • Drywall: Firstline
  • Millwork: Frontier
  • Fire Protection: Red Hawk
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