SiteCrafting Repurposes Warehouse Space for Digital Agency in Downtown Tacoma

Tacoma, WA - May 19, 2015 - SiteCrafting, Inc., the largest web design and development agency between Seattle and Portland, has retrofitted the Bowstring Building in Tacoma’s Dome District at 2716 A Street as custom office space for its more than 30 employees.

In collaboration with Westroad Investments, the building owner, SiteCrafting’s new space was designed to address the growing agency’s need to accommodate additional team members and philosophy of creating a collaborative work environment. The renovated building features include reclaimed wood counters and stairs, exposed original trusses, LED lighting throughout, and a fully equipped training classroom. The overall design focused on respecting the building’s heritage, while also creating a functional workspace.

This location is SiteCrafting’s fourth office space in downtown Tacoma since 2001, and the company’s growth in many ways is a reflection of Tacoma’s overall growth. Since opening its doors in Tacoma, the agency has launched websites for a strong contingent of Tacoma-based businesses, as well as local non-profits, government agencies, and nationally recognized brands. 

SiteCrafting’s business has been built on a commitment to partnerships with the businesses and programs that operate in the greater Tacoma area. During the renovation process, SiteCrafting chose to keep contractors local, utilizing the services of Business Interiors Northwest, Watson Furniture, Superior Builders, and BCRA Design.

The location in the Bowstring Building contributes to the revitalization of the Dome District and SiteCrafting’s desire to maintain a downtown Tacoma location, with easy access to alternative forms of transportation. 

SiteCrafting’s South Sound location has been key to its growth in the web industry at large. Its Tacoma base provides access to an educated workforce with graduates from South Sound universities, creates the ability to partner with emerging programs in tech and user-centered design fields at UW Tacoma, and a central location for employees to maintain a good work/life balance.           

As a part of this expanded space, SiteCrafting has launched GearLab, which stands for Guided Experience and Research. GearLab is a user research and usability testing lab outfitted with technology for testing how users interact with websites, including software for eye tracking, a mobile suite for testing across devices and platforms, and an observation room. GearLab is available for on-site testing as well as field testing.

SiteCrafting will host an open house for clients, partners, and the community on June 3, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visit www.sitecrafting.com/rsvp to attend.

SiteCrafting offers web design, web development, and digital strategy services and is consistently recognized as a Top Place to Work, as well as an Inner City 100 Fastest Growing Company from 2010 to 2013. SiteCrafting President, Brian Forth, was awarded the Milgard School of Business Business Leader of the Year Award in 2009.