Commercial developers continue to evaluate mass timber as a viable option for office construction, particularly in markets focused on sustainability and tenant experience. Skanska's latest development in Bellevue reflects ongoing investment in low-carbon building methods while advancing a major commercial office project through the local approval process.
Skanska is continuing architectural design and entitlement work for Bevel, a planned 12-story office tower at the intersection of 106th Avenue NE and NE 9th Place in downtown Bellevue.
The proposed development will offer approximately 200,000 rentable square feet of office space adjacent to The Eight, Skanska's nearby office tower that is currently about 90% leased. The project team includes Seattle-based Mithun and London-based Waugh Thistleton Architects, which are collaborating on the building's design.
Skanska expects the project to receive Administrative Design Review signoff from the City of Bellevue later this summer before advancing future development activities.
Bevel is planned with a mass timber structural system above grade, supported by a steel core and a below-grade concrete parking structure. The development is targeting LEED v4 Platinum, Fitwel 2-Star and Salmon-Safe certifications.
Current plans incorporate full building electrification, energy-efficient systems, stormwater management, native landscaping, biodiversity measures and expanded pedestrian infrastructure. The workplace design also emphasizes daylight, outdoor connectivity and natural materials intended to support occupant wellness and productivity.
If completed as planned, Bevel would rank among the tallest mass timber office towers in the United States.
Mass timber continues to gain traction across commercial construction as developers seek lower embodied carbon materials and sustainable building solutions. For construction owners and developers, projects such as Bevel demonstrate how mass timber can be integrated into large-scale office developments while supporting environmental certification goals and evolving workplace expectations.
Source: Skanska.
