Flooring
- Product
- MATE
- Species
- European White Oak
- Finish
- UV Oil
- Notes
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Original Cut: Character Grade
Tongue and Groove (T&G): Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered Wood
Vitus Project
Seattle, WA
Architect: Graham Baba Architects
Interior Designer: Charlie Hellstern
Interior Designer: Charlie Hellstern
Project Overview
Located in Seattle’s historic Belltown neighborhood, the Vitus Project revitalized a three-story timber and masonry building into a vibrant mixed-use destination. The adaptive reuse renovation introduced new retail and office spaces on the lower levels while adding a penthouse and rooftop terraces that reimagined the building for modern living and working.
Throughout the renovated interiors, a consistent material palette creates a seamless transition between spaces, reinforcing the building’s contemporary character while respecting its historic structure.
Recognition
2023 IIDA NPC INawards – INworkplace Mid Award
Material Selection & Performance
MATE European White Oak flooring was selected to provide a clean, understated foundation that complements the building’s adaptive reuse architecture. Its refined grain pattern and warm natural tones establish visual continuity throughout the retail, office, and residential spaces, creating a cohesive experience as occupants move throughout the building.
Chosen for both its timeless appearance and long-term durability, European White Oak offers the strength required for high-traffic commercial environments while maintaining a warm, natural aesthetic. Its versatility makes it well suited for mixed-use developments where both performance and design continuity are essential.
Specification & Technical Support
Working closely with Graham Baba Architects, RESAWN’s specification consultant helped identify a European White Oak flooring solution that aligned with the project’s minimalist design vision while complementing the character of the existing building.
Building on a longstanding relationship with the firm, RESAWN supplied MATE, providing a flooring solution that balanced aesthetics, durability, and long-term performance across the building’s diverse interior spaces.
Project Team
Graham Baba Architects is a Pacific Northwest architecture firm recognized for thoughtfully transforming existing buildings and creating new environments that celebrate craftsmanship, material authenticity, and contextual design. Their work spans commercial, residential, hospitality, and cultural projects throughout the region.
Charlie Hellstern Interior Design curated the interior environments, creating warm, welcoming spaces that reflect each client’s unique vision through carefully considered materials, furnishings, and detailing.
