Silhouette Design Architecture Celebrates Winning Design for Connections Gourmet Market at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Seattle, WA – Silhouette Design Architecture is proud to announce that its innovative design for Bambuza Hospitality Group’s Connections Gourmet Market has been selected as part of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s (SEA) Concourse C Expansion Project. The Connections Gourmet Market concept will celebrate Seattle preeminent position in the Pan-Pacific cultural exchange of the Pacific Northwest, and offer an elevated culinary experience with prepared and retail specialty foods, enhancing the traveler experience at one of the nation’s busiest airports. The marketplace is set to open in 2026.
“Being chosen for this prestigious project is a testament to our team's commitment to creating thoughtful, high-impact designs that merge functionality with a deep sense of place and cultural identity,” said Tara Carmichael, Design Principal at Silhouette Design Architecture. “Connections Gourmet Market was designed to honor the cultural contributions and culinary traditions of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Filipino communities, woven into the vibrant, diverse fabric of the Pacific Northwest, while seamlessly integrating with the airport’s modern infrastructure.”
This award underscores Silhouette Design Architecture’s expertise in airport retail and dining environments. With a portfolio that spans multiple airports and commercial spaces, the firm is dedicated to crafting spaces that not only serve travelers’ needs but also embody a distinctive sense of location and culture.
Silhouette has overseen design and construction for Bambuza at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport.