Mētis Construction

Mētis Construction Worker-owned company committed to the cultivation of craft and a collaborative building process. For more info, visit www.metisconstructioninc.com.

Metis Construction was founded in 2008 and converted to a worker-owned company in 2016. The company has a portfolio of some of the most well-known restaurants and bars in the greater Seattle area, plus other commercial and residential projects. Projects include Rhein Haus, Communion, Saint Bread, Optimism Brewing Company, L’Oursin, Sea Wolf Bakery, StoneBurner, Third Place Books, Elysian Brewing,

Molly Moon’s, and dozens more. Metis also has a history of giving back to the community, helping the people who work for the company succeed, and creating high-quality spaces that people want to live, work, play, and learn in. Metis' expert team offers a wide range of services that can turn your dreams into reality including: Tenant Improvements, Residential, Adaptive Re-Use, Industrial, Institutional/Offices, and Structural/Architectural Steel Fabrication. The meticulous attention to detail the craftspeople at Metis bring to design and fabrication is also present in Metis’ approach to project management. Whether it is pricing, value engineering, cost control or day-to-day project coordination, Metis’ commitment to excellence is the foundation for all of the company’s projects.

Today we're spotlighting The Wayland Mill — the brainchild of Yasuaki Saito. This Japanese-inspired all-day café and res...
09/04/2026

Today we're spotlighting The Wayland Mill — the brainchild of Yasuaki Saito. This Japanese-inspired all-day café and restaurant is earning some well-deserved national buzz, landing a nomination as a 2026 James Beard semi-finalist and a spot on Bon Appétit's 2026 Best New Restaurants list.

Architect Weber Thompson drew on the idea of human connection to nature and community, weaving in Japanese influence through clean lines and a minimalist palette. Open sightlines, warm wood, and bespoke details come together for a cozy, welcoming feel. A feel echoed by Yasu's famous hospitality.

Navigating the mass timber construction of Northlake Commons — an AIA Award-winning structure in its own right — took extensive coordination between our resourceful build team and the architects. Even the sections of timber and concrete cut away for HVAC and utility routing got a second life, repurposed and crafted into tabletops by our talented shop team.

It's a great example of what happens when thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship and incredible culinary vision converge. Have you stopped by The Wayland Mill yet? Let us know what you think!

📸: Ross Eckert
Architect: Weber Thompson
Interior Design: Beyond The Trace
Casework, Cabinets & Built-Ins: Mētis Construction Wood Shop

We're happy to show off more interior pictures of our Capitol Hill Remodel + DADU. With the all of the beautiful wood fl...
09/02/2026

We're happy to show off more interior pictures of our Capitol Hill Remodel + DADU. With the all of the beautiful wood floors installed, the interior finishes can really take off. Trim, cabinets and doors are all on deck next. This is when the client's vision finally becomes truly tangible.
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📸: Don
Finishes are design-build in collaboration with the client.

Great views abound at our Pacific Coast Yachting Services project. Situated at the north end of Lake Union, our crews ge...
08/28/2026

Great views abound at our Pacific Coast Yachting Services project. Situated at the north end of Lake Union, our crews get to enjoy beautiful views of the lake and city skyline while they're on site. The framing is nearing completion on this project, next up is windows and MEP-happy Friday!

📸: Bishnu
Architect: Atelier Drome

Carlos is looking mighty majestic today! Sparks (and sparkles) are flying as he carefully saws through some steel skirti...
08/26/2026

Carlos is looking mighty majestic today! Sparks (and sparkles) are flying as he carefully saws through some steel skirting material. Nice work, Carlos!

📸: Austin

The Capitol Hill Remodel + DADU is in the home stretch! Exterior finishes are going up, new wood floors are in, and inte...
08/21/2026

The Capitol Hill Remodel + DADU is in the home stretch! Exterior finishes are going up, new wood floors are in, and interior trim details are being dialed in. It's starting to feel like a home again — more photos coming soon!

📸: Bishnu
Finishes are design-build in collaboration with the client.

Before templating our stair treads, we elected to finish the walls first — scribing the treads into the Black Walnut pan...
08/19/2026

Before templating our stair treads, we elected to finish the walls first — scribing the treads into the Black Walnut paneling, instead of the other way around.

To accomplish this, we had custom 1/4" panels milled with a rabbet. This rabbet joint allowed for some minor variance in flush on the front face. However, the joint also dictated panel orientation. In order to prevent book matching or symmetry, Tom mapped out the install ahead of time and worked with the cabinet shop to ensure all the pieces were oriented and milled properly. Swipe ⬅️ to see the completed install.

📸: Tom

Jacob is milling away on our Bellevue College Railing project. Piece by piece, section by section, the fabrication of th...
08/14/2026

Jacob is milling away on our Bellevue College Railing project. Piece by piece, section by section, the fabrication of this one-of-a-kind piece is nearing completion. Happy !
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📸: Laura
Design-Build Collaboration With: Annette Jannotta⁠

Our team is busy putting the final touches on Seattle Capoeira Center's new teaching space. Soon, this dance floor will ...
08/12/2026

Our team is busy putting the final touches on Seattle Capoeira Center's new teaching space. Soon, this dance floor will be beaming with the sounds of song, dance and self defence instead of saws and power tools.

📸: Bishnu
Architect: Matthew Zinski

You know that feeling when you're cooking, and your family always seems to be standing right in front of the exact drawe...
08/10/2026

You know that feeling when you're cooking, and your family always seems to be standing right in front of the exact drawer you need? Every. Single. Time.

That's our crew right now. 😅

Near the end of a project, pinch points are inevitable — no matter how well you plan, all the trades end up needing the same space at the same time. It's in these moments that teamwork, patience, and efficiency really earn their keep. Hang in there guys!

📸: Mikel

The mag-drill is an essential tool for drilling precision holes in steel-especially when working overhead like Rob is, h...
07/27/2026

The mag-drill is an essential tool for drilling precision holes in steel-especially when working overhead like Rob is, here. Stay tuned to see what our metal shop team was installing...

📸: Mikel

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