07/23/2026
Board & Vellum chose Seattle’s historic Smith Tower as the home for its new 11,396 square foot workplace, occupying the entire 16th floor, and trusted Avara to bring the firm’s vision to life.
The buildout reorganized the existing suite into open studio space, private offices, conference rooms, phone booths, reception, an employee lounge, and a dedicated materials library. Original materials and architectural details were preserved or reused, while the new layout and building systems were carefully coordinated around the building’s existing structure.
The finished space is distinctly Board & Vellum: warm, refined, collaborative, and respectful of the building’s history. We’re proud to have helped bring their vision for their own workplace to life.
Client + Designer: Board & Vellum
General Contractor: Avara Construction
Photography: Alessandra Brescia