Miller|Hull designed this 24,000 sf City Hall for the newly formed City of Bainbridge Island. The building consolidates the Executive/Legislative, Finance and Administration, Planning & Community Development, and Public Works Departments.

By placing the building on the street we provided an opportunity to create a civic green between the new City Hall and the existing Bainbridge Performing Arts Facility. In addition, several urban design challenges will be met, including the creation of a strong link from downtown businesses to the new Civic Center.

Design issues included the desire to fit the 24,000 sf building into a mostly residential scaled street, and to respond to the local vernacular architectural character. In addition, there were strong public sentiments that the building not be an expensive monument, yet still have a strong civic presence.

Miller|Hull was selected for the ability to provide a creative, low cost design solution, and, through active public participation, a civic building that truly represents the citizens of Bainbridge Island.

Completion Date: February 2000