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character The overall character of the development was a result of a study of Seattle’s architectural persona, the values of it’s residents, and our group’s goals for the project. The lower, more public zones of the development featured traditional masonry construction. This strong base supported a more modern and playful expression of the more private residential zones. Corrugated metal siding was a fun reference to Seattle’s maritime history, and offered a great canvas for the variety of window treatments. Each residence has interactive fenestration, allowing the residents to be artists of their environment. Besides artistic expression, sustainability is also greatly valued in this community, so we included green roofs, sunshades, permeable paving, and canopies that collect both rain-water and solar energy.
1 The storefronts along
Broadway feature large roll-up doors, promoting street-store interaction.
2 Each zone is materially and spatially distinct.
3 Along Broadway, building a grows to meet the surrounding building heights.
details
Multipurpose: T.O.D., Retail, Commercial, Civic, Residential • 367978 sqft • 118 residences • 35 commercial tenants
4/5 The community plaza
is the heart of the development, focusing visitors in retail areas.
6 A corner grocery
minimizes vehicular dependence.
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