SkB Architects' work on Lowlander and RailSpur has received two awards at the 2026 CREDA Night of the Stars, recognizing distinct contributions to Seattle's commercial real estate landscape.
Lowlander was named Retail/F&B/Entertainment Development of the Year, while RailSpur received Mixed-Use Development of the Year. Both are part of the same development in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, where the relationship between existing buildings, new uses, and the life of the street is central to the work.
The two awards recognize different aspects of a shared architectural undertaking. At street level, Lowlander brings restaurant and hospitality uses into the neighborhood, while RailSpur Studios occupies the floors above with creative workplace and studio spaces. RailSpur's participation in the Pioneer Square Art Walk connects the development to the neighborhood's established arts community, while a rooftop event space introduces another setting for gathering, with views across the surrounding city.
Recognition across both categories speaks to the development's range of uses and its contribution to Pioneer Square. Through adaptive reuse, SkB Architects has helped shape a building that accommodates dining, work, art, and events, extending its relevance beyond any single use or time of day.
Award
Retail/F&B/Entertainment Development of the Year
Project:
Lowlander Brewing
Award
Mixed Use Development of the Year
Project:
RailSpur
