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General Project Information

Architectural Credit:

The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP

Location: Olympia, Washington, United States
Project Substantial Completion Date: 12/2/2024
Program type(s): Office – Large
Total Site Area (gross sq. ft): 117,735
Total Building Area (gross sq. ft): 59,309
Project substantial completion date: 12/2/2024
Climate zone: 4C
Project site: Previously developed land
Project team: Architect: The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP
Associate Architect: N/A
General Contractor: Hoffman Construction Company
Owner/Client: Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
Landscape Architect: Murase Associates
Engineer – Civil: Reid Middleton
Engineer – Structural: Lund Opsahl
Engineer – Mechanical & Plumbing: PAE Engineers
Engineer – Electrical: PAE Engineers
Engineer – Electrical Subcontractor: VECA Electric & Tehcnologies
Consultant – Lighting: Dark Light Design
Consultant – Security: Hohbach Lewin
Consultant – Transportation: Heffron Transportation
Consultant – Vertical Transportation: The Greenbusch Group
Consultant – Building Envelope: 4EA Building Science
Consultant – Acoustics: BRC Acoustics
Consultant – Signage: Mayer/Reed
Consultant – Cost Estimating: JMB Consulting Group
Consultant – Historic Preservation: BuildingWork
Artist: RYAN!

Project Overview:
Washington State's first Capitol Campus addition since 1958, the Newhouse Replacement Building transforms legislative infrastructure through sustainability and civic transparency. Achieving LEED Platinum with 75% energy reduction, the all-electric structure integrates 90-kilowatt solar arrays and salvaged marble, sandstone, and glass from its 1934 predecessor. The four-story "Mixing Chamber" anchors collaborative spaces beneath a skylight, showcasing a reclaimed Douglas fir art wall honoring Washington's landscapes. Ground-level accessibility, flexible workspaces, and transparent public connections redefine democratic engagement. By prioritizing local materials, eliminating harmful chemicals, and designing for net-zero operation, Newhouse exemplifies how historic preservation and climate leadership unite in service of governance.

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