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Capitol Hill Remodel – Construction Update

by OSC
Capitol Hill, Construction, Kitchen, Remodel, Renovation, Residential, Seattle, update
September 28, 2015

Improvements include updating and repairing the exterior with a new modern façade with durable materials over a rainscreen system, enclosing a covered porch, window and door replacements, a new kitchen and updated finishes and fixtures in the home’s bathroom. The construction team has been proficiently working through the summer to complete the exterior work before the rain rolls in.  The demo process went quickly and the siding and sheathing is beginning to be applied.  All the windows have been upgraded to...

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The Mercantile – Breaking Ground

by OSC
Apartment, Bothell, Breaking ground, Construction, Multifamily, rendering, Residential, The Merc, The Mercantile
September 18, 2015

We are excited to break ground and start construction on The Mercantile, a six story multifamily apartment building, located in the heart of downtown Bothell at the corner of 102nd & Main. The Mercantile will blend the old with new. Originally the site of the Cooperative Mercantile Company’s first building, ca 1908, the new structure will preserve the site’s history as well as the existing brick facades by incorporating them into the new design.The existing façade will feature a new exterior...

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Distillery Lofts Completion

by OSC
Commercial, Construction, Grouparchitect, Remodel, Renovation, Seattle
August 21, 2015

Grouparchitect was in need of a new refreshing remodel for the office. The goal was to maximize daylighting and take advantage of the existing views of Lake Union. Existing concrete and wood was sandblasted to become exposed and show the true character of the materials. Materials were creatively repurposed to reduce landfill and extend the life to otherwise landfill-destined elements. Energy efficient lighting is also implemented throughout the office. Partition is a clear-finished OSB, privacy doors with full-lite doors on sliding...

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Capitol Hill Construction-Update-July

by OSC
Apartment, Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill Apartments, Construction, Construction Update, In Progress, manufacturing, Multi-family, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Multifamily, Post Tension Slab, Seattle
July 15, 2015

Progress on our Capitol Hill Apartment is coming along. These past few weeks, the concrete level and PT deck have been placed and cured making way to start the framing process. Framing for Level 2 above the PT concrete deck is underway and it is awaiting the joist construction for the Level 3 floor deck.Window studs are being implemented and it is awaiting the joist construction for the next floor system....

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LIV-Construction Update-June

by OSC
Apartment, Bellevue, Construction, Construction Update, Grouparchitect, In Progress, Uncategorized
June 16, 2015

The LIV Apartments is almost ready to welcome new occupants this July!  The majority of the remaining project’s amenity spaces and landscaping have been completed, including the planters, pavement designs, roof decks, lounges, and many other features.The accent siding at the gateway entrance has been completed and landscaping is underway. The main walking path to the leasing office and building entry will be completed shortly.The main entrance to the West building is lined with the corten steel planters and walkway...

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LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – May

by OSC
Aerial Photos, Apartment, Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Project Update, Residential
May 29, 2015

The LIV Apartment is complete with the exterior framing and sheathing, the final exterior finishes will be applied during these next few weeks. We are excited and working hard to finish the West Building in preparation of new tenants in the month of July. The construction teams will continue to work on the remaining buildings.The outdoor spaces are beginning to take form and are vibrant with vegetation. The upper decks have trees planted in the corten steel planters and the roof...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update Mid May 2015

by OSC
Apartment, Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Project Update, Residential
May 26, 2015

The West Building of the LIV Apartments is ready for occupants in July which is right around the corner. The construction team has been putting the final touches on the West Building’s units and amenity spaces. Construction will continue on the East, West, and South buildings. The vast majority of the exterior for the North, South, and West buildings are sheathed, wrapped, and finished. The image on the right displays the pavers that will soon be installed on the upper decks...

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LIV Apartments – Construction Update Mid April 2015

by OSC
Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Multi-family/Mixed Use, Project Update, Residential
April 30, 2015

The LIV Apartments is an ongoing multi-family project in Bellevue. This month the landscape components are starting to take form. The main plaza has corten steel planters lining the pedestrian path towards the main entry. The corten steel planters are a reoccurring element throughout the public gathering areas.The upper deck can be accessed from the main entry plaza through the prominent elevator, located to the left in the image above.  The elevator opens onto more staggered corten steel planters.  There...

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LIV Apartment – Aerial Photos – April

by OSC
Aerial Photos, Apartment, Construction, In Progress, LIV Apartments, Project Update, Residential
April 24, 2015

We have made a lot of progress at the LIV Apartment construction site. The exterior of the East Building is near completion. The East Building has the windows installed and is currently being wrapped with a weather protective membrane. The construction team will begin installing the concrete pavers and landscape to the roof decks, which will be complete with a green roof, dog run, planters, and trees. The South Building’s lower deck is taking form with cast in place benches and...

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Phinney Ridge Prefab – On Site Construction

by OSC
Construction, Custom home, In Progress, Method Homes, Modular, Phinney Ridge, Prefab, Project Update, Residential, Seattle
April 3, 2015

The Phinney Ridge pre-fab home has seen a lot of changes over the past 2 months. Since our last update the rest of the fiber cement boards were placed on the front façade of the home. Construction of the front porch has begun, the framing, roof, and railings are in place. The driveway and retaining walls were cast and poured. When the modules were set in place, a lot of the interior work was already completed at the factory. Prefabrication allows the...

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