Middle Market Digest: North West

Below is GlobeSt.com’s bi-weekly update on the middle markets throughout the North West region. Here’s a look at the latest news, announcements and deals that you may have missed from areas including: Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California.

NEWS & NOTABLES 

HONOLULU—The Howard Hughes Corp. recently welcomes its first residents to Ward Village, the company’s 60-acre master planned community in the heart of Honolulu. As the first mixed-use residential tower, Waiea marks a significant milestone as the vision of Ward Village transforms into the reality of a vibrant “live, work, play” destination and a model 21st century walkable, sustainable community. Waiea broke ground in June 2014 and has now officially opened.

SEATTLE—Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, recently completed construction on the new Booking.com office space located at 200 West Mercer St., Suite 100 in Seattle. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and branding services for the project, which draws inspiration from the local urban environment and natural landscape to capture the spirit of Seattle. The 9,750-square-foot regional office for Booking.com, a leading global e-commerce company, features design elements inspired by iconic Seattle landmarks, providing employees and visitors with a fresh, urban and local feel. Interior office improvements include a new welcome area, open office space, collaborative areas, small and large meeting rooms, and an employee game room. The modern, functional space incorporates the latest workplace strategies, as well as eco-friendly and reclaimed materials to emulate and contribute to the preservation of nature.