Tom’s Watch Bar

Seattle, WA

Tom’s Watch Bar

What began as a 1940s garage now operates as a three-level, 23,000-ft2 entertainment hub anchored by Tom’s Watch Bar. Landmark elements—wood trusses, ceilings, and nail-laminated 2x4 roof deck—were preserved, while a new steel BRBF system was surgically inserted inside the shell. Built-up columns weave around the protected timber, delivering a change-of-use seismic upgrade, carrying a new second level, and spanning an active arena tunnel below. An 11,000-ft2 rooftop deck completes the transformation, linking a beloved structure to a livelier, more resilient future.