Posted on September 4, 2025
Post categories: Adaptive Reuse Community Engagement Graduate High Performance Building
COMMISSARY KITCHEN
Students: Navdeep Kaur
Studio: ARCH 504 — Patreese Martin — Winter 2024
Location: Seattle, Washington
Project Description
In Rainier Beach, students envisioned a two-story community hub that celebrates food as a catalyst for connection and opportunity. Located on South Henderson Street, the building brings together a grand food hall with vendor stalls, a large commissary kitchen, and training spaces that empower local entrepreneurs. The design aims to strengthen community ties while creating pathways for education, workforce development, and small business growth.
Food Hall Render.
The program includes shared kitchen resources, flexible business classrooms, offices, a community room, and practical support spaces like loading and recycling facilities. At the heart of the design are the four AIA Framework Design Goals: Water, Resources, Energy, and Equitable Communities. Strategies such as efficient energy systems, thoughtful water use, and resource-conscious material choices are paired with a deep commitment to social equity. By weaving together environmental responsibility and economic opportunity, the project positions the Rainier Beach Food Hall as both a neighborhood anchor and a model for resilient, inclusive design.
Section Drawing.
Water Cistern Diagram.
Images from COMMISSARY KITCHEN.
Explore Images.