Redmond Senior + Community Center
Replacing a facility closed due to structural issues, the new Redmond Senior & Community Center welcomes residents of all ages while focusing on the needs of Redmond’s seniors. Designed through extensive community engagement, the center embodies the city’s goals for inclusivity, sustainability, and lifelong well-being, creating a vibrant, all-electric hub for recreation.
Details
LOCATION Redmond WA
AREA 52,000 SF
COMPLETED 2024
PHOTOGRAPHY Lara Swimmer
ARCHITECT OF RECORD Opsis Architecture
SUSTAINABILITY LEED Platinum
AWARDS + RECOGNITION
2025 AIA Washington Council / Civic Design Awards, Merit Award
2024 ArchDaily
2024 Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
2024 I+S Magazine
Thousands of residents contributed ideas through an innovative outreach campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their feedback shaped a facility that fosters connection across ages, cultures, and interests.
The building is divided into two wings: one dedicated to seniors and community, the other to recreation and fitness. A large event room, dining terrace, basketball courts, and an indoor walking track offer diverse opportunities for gathering and activity.
A LEED Platinum facility, the center uses all-electric systems, cross-laminated timber construction, and rooftop solar panels. A green roof and vegetable garden extend the building’s commitment to health and environmental stewardship.
