Anchored by the landmark façade of a 1931 Art Deco auto garage, Mark on 8th’s interiors carry forward the industrial simplicity and character of the original structure, bringing past and present together in a memorable mixed-use community of 174 residences. Holistically, the architecture and interior design were conceived as one, weaving the neighborhood’s industrial history and 1930s Art Deco influences into a cohesive experience. Throughout the amenity spaces, the mood is eclectic and quirky, yet grounded in honest, tactile materials. Reclaimed wood and exposed concrete nod to the site’s former life and the grit-and-craft identity of the area. In corridors, large rounded wooden numeric wayfinding markers add a whimsical counterpoint to the stone walls they’re mounted on. In the lounge, locally crafted pendant fixtures bring a distinctly Seattle touch, while photographs of the historic garage hang in the lobby, creating an immediate connection between yesteryear and today. Designed for worldly students and career-driven young professionals, the 174 units range from studios to one- and two-bedroom homes that feel bright, lively, and open. Large windows and high ceilings pull in generous natural light and help smaller footprints read as spacious, clean, and modern interiors made more dynamic by the building’s historic framework. Within the units, two kitchen schemes offer flexibility: a rustic ambiance with white cabinetry and wood tones, or a darker, more intimate palette influenced by steel. Pops of bright orange or blue bring contrast and relief against raw wood, concrete, and exposed brick, resulting in a comfortable, modern home that still feels rooted in the site’s Art Deco and industrial past.