For the renovation of Town & Country Markets in Poulsbo, Washington, the grocer teamed up with long-time design partner Cushing Terrell to take them into the future with new features that respond to a shift in shopper sentiment that prioritizes meal planning, convenience, and fresh, seasonal offerings.
The 81,043-square-foot renovated location is more than a market. It’s a collection of experiences, giving customers another reason to make the trip. The new approach is a natural progression for the regional grocer, which has always positioned itself as a community hub and a source for inspiration.
Design updates touched every department: some were enhanced, while others were entirely revamped. To broaden the store’s appeal, the design called for new elements such as a classroom, a reimagined meal inspiration center, a test kitchen, and an outdoor patio. Additionally, the store’s beauty and houseware sections were elevated with new fixtures and lighting; the deli and cheese areas were updated; and the produce and floral departments received new signage, valances, and casing.
A banner component that redefines the grocery store experience is Field House restaurant, embedded inside — yet distinct from — the market, successfully realized in partnership with renowned chef Ethan Stowell. While Cushing Terrell has supported many projects for Town & Country Markets over the years, this was their first restaurant collaboration. The process was highly collaborative, with Ethan Stowell and team guiding restaurant flow, equipment selection, and back-of-house operations throughout the project.
Strategic design elements established clear visual separation between the restaurant and market, including moody paint colors and a focus on hospitality-grade materials and lighting.
The team transformed the existing upper-level mezzanine and modest patio into a cohesive indoor-outdoor experience, replacing concrete walls with floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout both levels. Where the previous deli and back-of-house kitchen once operated, a highly transparent and vibrant dining space now enriches both the façade and store interior with energy and life.
Cushing Terrell team
Principal in Charge: Kara Eberle-Lott
Project Manager: Sivani Krishna
Design Lead: Alice Wang
Architectural: Blake Cronin, KuoChao Tseng
BIM/CADD: Brad Fry
Electrical Engineering: Patrick Moranville Khalil Saad
Interior Design: Madeline Randolfi, Jessica Earp
Mechanical Engineering: Mike Amestoy, Darren Johnson, Lenin Montenegro
Structural Engineering Dane Jorgensen, Asrade Mengstu
Project Team
Architecture and Interior Design: Cushing Terrell
Structural Engineering: Cushing Terrell
Mechanical Engineering: Cushing Terrell
Electrical Engineering: Cushing Terrell
Contractor: Woodman Construction Inc.
Civil Engineer: PacLand
Preliminary Design for Restaurant: Mallet Design Build
Client: Town & Country Markets
Photography
Kevin Scott
Brands/Products
Metal Laminated Sheet – Chemetal, 606 Blackened Aluminum
Textured glass – Pulp Studio Texture 11/16
Quartz – Vandara, Threads of Nature Collection, White Aurora V738, Polished finish
Porcelain Tile – Nemo Tile Casablanca 2.0 Matte Tile Palm Hatch
Metal Perforated Ceiling Panel – Icon Modern, Classic Gold Rush