SHED Architecture & Design redesigned the University of Washington's Condon Hall into a modern office for Seattle innovators and entreprenuers. The SHED team was hired to redesign the 1970's layout on the 2nd floor to meet the needs of a new energetic tenant: Startup Hall. Startup Hall is home to three of the Pacific Northwest's top startup supporters: Techstars, Founder's Co-Op and Up Global. The unique partnership between the UW and Startup Hall was established to connect local innovators and build the next generation of industry-leading companies.
The 21,000 SF renovation transformed the outdated space into an open layout with a mix of collaborative workspaces, meeting rooms and private spaces in the form of plywood phone booths to support growing companies at every stage. After a series of recent success stories including big name acquisitions and high level valuations, Startup Hall is planning an expansion to make room for more eager entrepreneurs in Seattle’s thriving startup community.