Graham Baba Architects creates relaxed atmosphere within Seattle cannabis dispensary
Wooden decor and glass vitrines feature in this cannabis shop in the Pacific Northwest, which was designed by US studio Graham Baba Architects to provide a "personalised, leisurely browsing experience".
The store is one of several in Seattle owned by Dockside Cannabis, a local company that opened its first marijuana dispensary in 2011. The new store is located in the city's Ballard neighbourhood, a waterfront area with trendy restaurants, breweries and boutiques.
Designing the new shop, called Dockside Cannabis Ballard, came with a notable challenge. Local firm Graham Baba Architects needed to create a branded experience for a store that operates within the "growing and shifting cannabis marketplace."
"The solution was to redefine the typical shopping experience through the creation of a tranquil and inviting environment ? a venue that offers a unique visual identity paired with an educationally focused customer experience," the studio said in a description. Encompassing 1,930 square feet 179 square metres), the shop is housed within a one-storey structure that was pre-existing. The building's original height and footprint were preserved in order to maintain its neighbourhood scale.
Dark metal wraps the exterior walls and roof, enabling the building to have a quiet presence along a busy street. Weathering steel was used for various accents on the facades.
The entry is defined by a wood trellis and spacious deck that can be used for outdoor e...
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