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Distillery Lofts – Tenant Improvement

by OSC
Commercial, Grouparchitect, Tenant Improvement
January 2, 2015

The Distillery Lofts in the Westlake neighborhood of Seattle has been the new home for Grouparchitect for about a year now so we wanted to reintroduce our completed space as well as extend an invitation for anyone to come by for a private tour and more in-depth introduction to our work. Our office entry is highlighted with past projects displayed in gallery fashion on two accent walls to highlight our range of project types and sizes. Office layout is arranged to maximize natural lighting...

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Phinney Ridge Prefab – Module Set

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Phinney Ridge, Prefab, Prefab/Modular, Project Update, Residential, Seattle
January 2, 2015

Exciting news on the Pre-fab home front here at Grouparchitect!  The latest collaboration with Method homes is taking shape in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle.  This Option series house has been in the works for the last few months, and as detailed in previous blog posts progress has been continuing steadily.  The most exciting part of a pre-fab project is setting the individual modules onto the foundation and several of our staff (as well as most of the neighbors!) were...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – Dec.

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
December 22, 2014

December has been a busy month at the LIV Apartments.  Progress on the East Building has reached level 3 as framing crews install wall panels and flooring.  This panelized method of installing wall panels is the quickest way of getting a building of this type constructed.  On average, framing crews can install an entire level of wall panels and floors in a good week.  By the time the January 2015 aerial update is posted it is entirely possible that the...

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Plateau 120 Renderings

by OSC
Grouparchitect, In Progress, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential, UZDP
December 9, 2014

Plateau 120, our most recent mixed-use project, is nearing submission for UZDP approval with the City of Sammamish.  The project features 92 residential apartment units, over 14,500 square feet of commercial space. Residential parking is contained underground for 100 cars while surface parking lot provides 89 spaces for the commercial area. The project is located along 228th Ave. SE in the foothills of the Cascade Range situated in a beautiful location with an abundance of forest, wetland, and wildlife. The building takes...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update – November

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Project Update, Residential
December 5, 2014

Over the month of November at the LIV Apartments work crews progressed on all aspects of the project.  Painting crews have nearly completed their work on the exterior of the West Building and have shifted efforts to the South Building. At the South Building, masons work at ground level laying brick masonry along the south façade, cladding crews install the weather barrier and cement board siding, and the painters follow behind. Wall panel installation at the east building continues, and current progress...

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Capitol Hill Apartments

by OSC
Apartment, Breaking ground, Capitol Hill, Construction, In Progress, Residential
November 28, 2014

Grouparchitect is working with Rudd Development to build a new 34 unit apartment complex in Capitol Hill near Capitol Hill Family Health Clinic.  The eclectic neighborhood is rich with low rise residential buildings; and the design of the Capitol Hill Apartments reflects the density, diversity and ambiance of the neighborhood. Construction began in September with the demolition of the existing building.  Customary with the developer’s traditions, a ground breaking ceremony accompanied the demolition. Excavation and shoring quickly ensued.  This was the start...

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Phinney Ridge Prefab – Construction

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, In Progress, Phinney Ridge, Prefab, Residential
November 21, 2014

The Phinney Ridge project is a single-family, prefab house. Since our last update we have seen a few changes regarding the site and house. The framework for the foundation was built and the concrete was poured. The site is prepared for the prefab house to be dropped in. One of the benefits of prefabrication is the ability to work in a dry enclosed facility during wet seasons and maintaining the exposed materials during the construction phase. The building’s current state is...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – Nov.

by OSC
Aerial Photos, Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Residential
November 20, 2014

The progress thus far during the month November at the LIV Apartments job site shows progress on all avenues.  The North Building topped out last month so efforts have now shifted to waterproofing.  The white TPO roofing membrane has been added and work is now focused on waterproofing exterior openings such as windows and doors. In October, the East building – also known as Phase 2, was preparing for the pour of the second level post tensioned concrete deck. Progress since...

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Project of the Day : Trans-Net Office Building

by OSC
Office Building
November 12, 2014

Our Trans-Net office building has gained recognition from Architizer as the Project of the Day on November 12, 2014.  The design integrates a few sustainable methods which include: sunshades to control solar gain, raingardens for stormwater control, and an enclosed parking garage to reduce pollution-generating surfaces on site.  We collaborated with Meyer Wells to fabricate custom tables and desks to accentuate the interior wood trim. ...

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