John Adams, Associate
John Adams brings to Stuart Silk Architects a wide range of commercial and institutional project experience. John’s past experience has included projects for the Economic Development Corporation of New York, Deutsch Inc. Advertising, and Washington Mutual Bank. He has completed projects in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Seattle. Of particular note, he was associate-in-charge for the Deutsch Advertising offices in Los Angeles. Deutsch LA was named winner of the International Interior Design Association’s “Decade of Design Competition 1994 – 2004.”
John was instrumental in the design of the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Manhattan, coordinating the design of the curtain wall system and overseeing the project cost-estimating effort. In Seattle, he has worked on a number of restaurant and bar projects including Brouwer’s Cafe in the Fremont neighborhood. John has also executed a number of luxury residential projects giving him the experience of creating compelling designs while still realizing cost and functionality goals.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree in design of the environment from the University of Pennsylvania, John obtained his master’s of architecture with high distinction from the University of Michigan.
John and his wife Anne get their hands dirty remodeling their own home while raising their daughter Allison. Whenever possible he takes up fly fishing in Michigan, but more typically reads avidly about theoretical physics and tries to cook the perfect rack of barbecued ribs.
Brouwer’s Café - with bjarko|serra architects
Whitehall Ferry Terminal - with Frederick Schwartz Architects
Deutsch LA - with Frederick Schwartz Architects
Salem Oregon Conference Center - with LMN
Architects
Selected Projects
Deutsch LA – Los Angeles, CA
Associate-in-charge of 80,000 sf advertising agency in Los Angeles
Completed project in just 10 months from schematic design to move-in
Awarded “Top Ten Projects of the Decade” (2004) by International Interior Designers Assn.
Whitehall Ferry Terminal – New York, NY
$150 million Staten Island ferry terminal in Manhattan
Developed and coordinated curtain-wall design and engineering
Managed cost-estimating effort for architectural design
Salem Oregon Conference Center – Salem, OR
Codesigner of 60,000 sf downtown conference facility for the City of Salem
Deutsch Inc. – New York, NY
75,000 sf advertising agency in New York City
Brouwer’s Café – Seattle, WA
3,200 sf restaurant and bar specializing in Belgium beers
Yesler Flats – (project) – Seattle, WA
8,000 sf, “flat”-style multifamily project designed primarily for older residents
Zum Fitness Club – Seattle, WA
6,000 sf fitness club in a rehabilitated downtown warehouse space
Duvall Community Youth Center – Duvall, WA
3,000 sf adaptive reuse community center
Washington Mutual Bank – Seattle , WA
Various administrative tenant improvements
Union Bank of California – Portland, OR
Rehabilitated historic Portland branch building