August 21, 2018 – Construction has begun in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood on Cedar Speedster, a new 3-story office and retail building that will bring noted restaurant Revel back to its original location on the corner of N. 36th Street & Phinney Avenue. The project is the result of a partnership between evolution Projects, Hess Callahan Partners, and Stephen C. Grey & Associates. 

Designed by architecture firm Weber Thompson, the mass timber building will feature cedar cladding and weathering steel that echo the spirit of Revel’s original restaurant and Fremont’s industrial past. The building is anticipated to complete construction in late spring. 

The interior office and retail spaces will be highlighted with exposed wood ceilings and a timber framed structure. Each office suite has its own exterior terrace that creates a strong connection with the vibrant streetscape outside and provides exceptional Solstice parade views. “It was important for us to design something that felt authentic and compatible with the scale of the neighborhood” says Joanna Callahan, a partner in Revelution LLC, the ownership entity of Cedar Speedster. “We wanted something that felt special but at the same time, didn’t dominate the corner.” 

Revel and its expanded outdoor patio, also designed by Weber Thompson Interior Design and Landscape Architecture teams, will anchor the prominent northwest corner of Cedar Speedster. Additional small scale retail on 36th Street is being marketed for lease by Tracy Cornell of JSH. Speedster’s 20,000 square feet of office will house the corporate offices of local retailer, evo. 

“Fremont has been home for evo and evolution Projects for nearly 20 years so this is an especially exciting project for us” says Bryce Phillips Founder and CEO of evo and evolution Projects. “Moreover, Ira Gerlich and I have partnered with Rachel and Seif (owners/chefs of Revel) since inception. To bring this combined project to life with our development partners, really makes this one significant.” 

Turner Construction is the general contractor for Cedar Speedster. DCI Engineers provided Structural engineering and KPFF provided civil engineering services. Revel is expected to open its doors in time for the 2019 summer season, and will be operating out of its South Lake Union pop-up location until then. 

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About evolution Projects: evolution Projects is a small team with a focus on engaging the community and great businesses with unique projects and a holistic approach to development.

About Hess Callahan Partners: Mike Hess and Joanna Callahan formed Hess Callahan Partners in 2016, after many successful years at First Western Development Services. The company’s aim is to develop a portfolio of financially successful, architecturally distinct, environmentally sustainable properties in Seattle’s urban core with a focus on redevelopment and new construction. 

About Stephen C. Grey & Associates: Mark Grey is a principal at Stephen C. Grey & Associates, LLC (SCGA) a Seattle based premier property management and real estate investment firm with over 50 years of involvement in the Puget Sound. SCGA’s portfolio is diverse with an understanding of office, marinas, multi-family, storage, industrial and retail. 

About Weber Thompson Seattle-based Weber Thompson is a full service, West coast design firm specializing in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and community/urban design. This award winning company has a staff of more than 70 design and construction professionals, housed in the celebrated Terry Thomas, a LEED NC Gold certified office building in South Lake Union. Since 1988, Weber Thompson has developed a diverse practice with projects that include high-rises, high-density urban infill, residential, hospitality, affordable housing and commercial office projects. Weber Thompson seeks effective results through a thoughtful and collaborative design process. For more information go to www.weberthompson.com or contact Weber Thompson at (206) 344-5700 or info@weberthompson.com. 

About Revel: Part of the Relay Restaurant Group, Revel – a lively, casual space filled with bright art and music – has been attracting crowds with its menu of street food-style comfort food including dumplings, savory pancakes, noodles, and rice bowls, since 2010. Now located in south Lake Union, Revel features unique lunch, happy hour, and dinner specials to cater to our neighborhood.