Otak Moves to New Location in Vancouver
March, 2023
Otak is proud to formally announce something big out of our Vancouver office — we’ve moved!
Located just two blocks up the road at 805 Broadway, this revitalized office space will continue to serve as Otak’s anchor in SW Washington and integrate us even further into the community of downtown Vancouver.
“We continue to grow with SW Washington, working with great clients on cool projects”, says Tim Leavitt, Otak’s Geography Manager. “This new office location is very exciting, elevating our presence and reaffirming our confidence in the positive trajectory of SW Washington.”
With Otak architecture spearheading the planning and programming of the office, the resulting environment is a creative, clean, and vibrant one that represents Otak through and through. One of the biggest design drivers for moving to this specific space was its tall, open, studio feel, with large windows that let in lots of natural light and showcase a street view. The architecture team also worked to create unique spaces with the office, including a unique floating main conference room that was cantilevered out over the existing space to create more square footage, and a bistro area that opens up to the street, creating an opportunity for Otak to have events that open directly out into the Vancouver community.
Why Did We Move?
More than just a change of scenery, this move to a new office serves strategic purposes for both our firm and our clients. It’s a refreshing of the Otak identity and an increase in space that ties directly into the trajectory of SW Washington.
This move is also an affirmation of our commitment toward the vitality of downtown Vancouver, something we’re deeply proud of as it helps us build meaningful relationships in the community and allows us to be active participants in the city’s renaissance.
With big, open-air spaces and street level views, our new office will also allow Otak to be right where the action is as Vancouver becomes a West Coast destination, and our roots in the city are already expansive.
Rich History
Our history in Vancouver goes back to Otak’s original identity, and just some of the projects we’ve worked on or are currently working on for the city include:
- VancouverCenter (our former office location)
- Vancouver Waterfront Gateway
- Hotel Indigo and Kirkland Tower
- Coen North (Downtown Block 10)
- Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Project
We’re not stopping there! This new office will allow us to continue to take on transformational projects for not just the city of Vancouver, but also for all of SW Washington.
Community Engagement
Did we mention we love downtown Vancouver? We have an ongoing and fruitful relationship with the Vancouver Downtown Association facilitating Vancouver’s renaissance, and our own Tim Leavitt, former mayor of Vancouver for 8 years, is Chair of the Board of Directors for the Parks Foundation of Clark County.
Otak is also involved in the community at the ground level. We regularly participate in neighborhood litter cleanups, work with the SW Washington Walk & Knock Food Drive, and spend time feeding unhoused populations in the city with the Clark County Food Bank.
An Integral Part of Otak’s Mission
Our legacy in the PNW knows no bounds, and our new Vancouver office is evidence that Otak remains ready to serve the communities of SW Washington and Oregon directly in the neighborhoods in which people live.
Stay tuned for more announcements and news coming from our refreshed location, and here’s to reigniting life into downtown Vancouver through expert, practical design.