Otak’s New Everett, WA Offices to Open in February
February, 2020
We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the new Otak, Inc. offices in Everett, WA this month!
While Otak has had a physical presence in Everett for nearly 12 years, this move allows for additional economic growth in the city and secures additional office space for Otak closer to the heart of downtown Everett. The move also solidifies our long-term commitment to the community and Snohomish County, and our intentions to maintain permanent operations in the city. Otak’s new home will be on the 4th floor of the Pioneer Place Building, on the corner of Hewitt and Colby Avenues.
Otak’s decision to relocate is based on the growing needs of the firm and their teams that serve Everett and the region. As the demands of the fully integrated multidisciplinary design practice have expanded, and the firm has maintained consistent growth year-over-year, the tipping point was reached and the need to relocate became paramount. “Although our current location was convenient, this move puts us in the downtown core which is great for our employees and close to client offices. Our moving also gave another employer room to grow, further strengthening the city’s economic base,” said Otak principal, Nico Vanderhorst. “The ability to be part of the bigger picture for the city, combined with the opportunity presented at Pioneer Place, offers exciting possibilities for creating a new home for our Everett teams to be able to continue to serve the community where they live, work and play.”
The new Otak offices are set for completion sometime in February 2020. In the meantime, Otak’s Everett teams will operate out of space in its Redmond office until the improvements are complete. “We co-located staff just before the holidays and it’s actually been great to have everyone reconnecting, we are a people company and this is a chance to strengthen those bonds. Since our work really depends on integrating various expertise on nearly every project, our clients won’t experience any difference for the couple months of transition,” noted Vanderhorst.