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Capitol Hill Apartments – Construction Update – October

The Capitol Hill Apartments construction team has completed the exterior framing.  Pedestrians are now able to visualize the upcoming structure.  The building’s penthouse level butterfly roof adds a recognizable angular skyline to the neighborhood.The structure is located atop a hill which allows for sweeping views out towards Lake Washington, the Cascade Mountains, and the local territory. The windows are currently being installed, just in time for the autumn rainfall.  The cantilevered floors will provide weather protection from Seattle’s damp weather climate. ...

Maple Leaf Veterinary Care Clinic Completion

The Maple Leaf Veterinary Care Center relocated to a mid-century modern commercial building originally built as the office of Lawrence and Hazen Architects in 1952.  The original building was a recipient of an American Institute of Architects National Merit Award in 1953.  Care was taken to reveal and preserve as much of the original façade of the existing building as possible while modernizing it to meet current building practices, codes and the needs of the new owners.The door and window placements...

Capitol Hill Apartments – Construction Update – September

The construction process for Capitol Hill is coming along, we are taking advantage of the sunny weather in Seattle.  The framing and sheathing was just completed on the third floor, and we had our first peak at the amazing views toward Lake Washington on the deck of level four.  The team will soon begin framing the exterior walls of the fourth floor.The picture above shows the entrance into the courtyard.  This elevated stoop will provide a private entry along Denny...

Capitol Hill Construction-Update-July

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....

Plateau 120 Rendering Update

Plateau 120 is in the midst of design development, there have been a few schematic changes since our last update on the multifamily project. Plateau 120 is a 92-unit apartment building containing 18 affordable housing units and over 14,425 sq ft of retail / office space at the ground level.Adjacent to 228th Avenue and a City of Sammamish drainage pond and a non-fish bearing stream, the western side of the project features close to 10,000 square feet of open space,...

LIV-Construction Update-June

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...

LIV Apartments – Aerial Photos – May

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...

LIV Apartments – Construction Update Mid May 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...

Capitol Hill Apartments – Construction Update – April

Our Capitol Hill Apartment complex has made a lot of progress since our last update.  Our design team was able to go down to the site to witness the construction process and document the project’s progress over a couple weeks.The foundation work is complete and the lower level is beginning to take form.  The foundation walls and columns for the first level was completed and the support shoring for the podium level is being laid down in this photograph prior to...

LIV Apartments – Construction Update Mid April 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...