REDMOND CITY HALL
Redmond, WA
Client: City of Redmond
Function: Civic
Status: 108,000 sf
Status: Completed
Located in Redmond, Washington, this site is surrounded by the headquarters buildings of Microsoft. The primary architectural challenge was to create a building with the functionality of an office complex with the look and feel of a public showcase. Efficient office space with natural light was created in the east and west wings of the building, then connected by a glass atrium to express the importance of the public space. This atrium space functioned as the community living room, hosting many public events. The building was designed without a back door to reinforce a sense of openness. The design team planned for the loading docks and service functions to be a part of the design rather than an after-thought so every angle of the building can be seen as a work of art.
Creating a building with the functionality of an office complex with the look and feel of a public showcase_ |
Framed in glass and steel with horizontal sunshades, Redmond City Hall balances transparency and light control while connecting seamlessly to its lush landscape, creating an open civic threshold between government and community.
A warm copper-clad rotunda anchors the entry, contrasting with the transparent glass façade and slender steel columns, creating a civic gathering space that feels both grounded and open to the public.
A sweeping canopy of exposed steel and wood shelters a limestone wall etched with delicate patterns, casting dynamic shadows that animate the civic plaza throughout the day.
An extended steel and wood canopy soars above a transparent civic hall, its delicate structure framing the plaza below and emphasizing the openness between government and community.
A conceptual watercolor envisions Redmond City Hall’s civic openness, blending warm stone, glass, and a soaring canopy to express transparency, community, and a dialogue with nature.
Team roles while employed at MG2:
Ming Zhang: Design Partner
