Cedar Speedster is a mass timber building that began as an underdeveloped site with a valuable asset: Chef Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi’s local culinary hot spot, Revel (and back bar Quoin). Occupying a worn and weathered steel building that had many previous lives, it was in serious need of an update. From this a vision was born: Create a new mixed-use office building and micro-community while reintroducing a refreshed Revel.

Energy modeling and the site’s unique geometry sculpted the building mass. Glare and heat gain issues were mitigated by fine tuning building glazing. Exterior terraces were carved out of the west facing façade to create opportunities for stormwater mitigation while providing valuable outdoor space for Revel. 

Inside the building, the design leans on the expressive structure and textures of engineering Douglas fir columns, beams and tongue and groove decking to tell its story. Tenants reap the benefits of working in this unique space. Fresh air, daylight and access to outdoor spaces boost cognitive function.