Mountlake Terrace, WA Located near Lake Ballinger, the Andorra is an existing apartment community with several new proposed buildings. Modernized zoning code changes allowed a number of new buildings to be proposed and open spaces re-envisioned to better take advantage of site conditions, proximity to transit, and proximity to nearby parks and Lake Ballinger. The project is currently contemplated as a phased development....
Renton, WA Fieldbrook Commons is a proposed 160+ unit multifamily apartment community in Renton, Washington. Grouparchitect assisted the developer and Architect of Record by supplying 3-D and other graphic support services to expedite jurisdictional reviews and assist in project sales and lease-up....
Seattle, WA A new addition to the growing Bitter Lake area of North Seattle, the Station 920 project adjoins the Interurban Trail and proposes 400+ residential units in three buildings with ground level retail and live-work communities. Amenities include outdoor BBQ areas, roof decks, green roofs, subterranean parking, and in-building ministorage units for additional residential storage capacity. Each apartment includes unit interiors adorned in modern appointments and Energy Star appliances. Project Brochure Project Sheet...
Des Moines, WA The Bay Villa Apartments are nestled into a hillside, screened from adjacent residential properties by use of the existing vegetation on the site. Private garages and storage units are combined with surface parking to meet parking requirements. All units have private decks and will feature Energy Star appliances and fixtures upon completion. Project Brochure Project Sheet...
Des Moines, WA The Barcelona will be one of the newest additions to the city of Des Moines under their recently up-zoned Pacific Highway South. The mixed use project includes over 20,000 sf of professional office space and 270+ units of multifamily housing on the site of a former car sales lot, and features views of Puget Sound from 60% of the residential units. Project Brochure Project Sheet...
Bonney Lake, WA This high-density townhome development was designed to mix a contemporary aesthetic with affordable housing. The project's density is mitigated by using clustered buildings with interior courtyards, employing various combinations of exterior colors, and centralizing the development around a common open space. The extensive open spaces combine with amenity buildings in working together to create a large continuous greenbelt which breaks the development down and reduces the project’s scale. Each townhome includes an attached garage, with all unit interiors...
Seattle, WA This project consists of 31 townhomes surrounding a nearby hillside while avoiding encroachment into an on-site wetland. The buildings were further broken down into smaller clusters of buildings to better complement the neighborhood’s residential scale. Simple modern forms were combined with traditional cement-board siding to create a builder-friendly project which appeals to the newer inhabitants of Beacon Hill. A common use recreation space at the south end of the project includes a dog walk / play pen and picnic...
Seattle, WA The Circa project occupies the site of the former Albertson's store along Green Lake in Seattle, Washington. Grouparchitect was commissioned to design the entry canopy to the existing leasing office to address the lack of attention to pedestrian weather protection along the street frontage. A new steel canopy was designed with obscured glass to match existing aesthetics at nearby live-work units and a new project identity signage was included to further demark the office's entry from afar. ...
Seattle, WA Grouparchitect has been retained to assist in a multi-phased renovation of the Xi Deuteron Charge of Theta Delta Chi at the University of Washington. The first phase consists primarily of envelope work including replacement of roofing, siding, railings and windows in addition to new thermal insulation and voluntary seismic upgrades. The existing building consists of an original historic house built in 1916 in the Dutch Colonial Revival architecture style with subsequent modern wing additions added in the 1950s and...
Santa Cruz, CA Developed in a partnership with modular builder Method Homes, this project aimed to provide an affordable and elegant housing solution for families residing on the UC Santa Cruz campus. Working within modular building constraints Grouparchitect worked to provide a variety of unit options with access to outdoor spaces allowing for both private and shared recreation space to promote a sense of community. Client: Capstone Development Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA, LEED AP, Gavin Erickson AIA, CPHC David Edwards AIA Modular Contractor: Method...
