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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. ...

Lane Apartments Design Review

Located in the heart of the Northgate Neighborhood, the Lane on fifth Apartments will feature 215 market rate apartments in addition to ground level retail uses.  The project is anchored by a strong retail presence beside the emerging pedestrian streetscape of 5th Avenue NE and generous outdoor amenity spaces including roof deck terraces and a sundeck.Inside the building, residents have access to a number of amenity lounges, a fitness center, extensive bicycle parking facilities, and modern interiors.  The project is...

Sibling House – 2015 Update

The local non-profit organization Sibling House continues to grow their network of foster care households. As of fall 2015, the Sibling House organization has served almost 800 children and over 275 families and number continue to grow. We are proud to have a continuing partnership with this company and have been engaged in projects with them since early 2009.  Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of local children at http://siblinghouse.org/ and keep up with ongoing events...

Laurelhurst Residence Completion

This beautiful 4,200 square foot new construction custom home reflects the client’s gregarious personality while complementing the established neighborhood of Laurelhurst.  Traditional craftsman style details set the mood, but the space is all modern – with an intuitive flow, creative pallet of modern materials, and clear views across multiple rooms. This residence featured a 1700 bottle cellar addition that would retain the craftsman detailing and archways of their home while making a social space for wine tasting and viewing.  The expansion...

Capitol Hill Remodel – Construction Update

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...

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...

The Mercantile – Breaking Ground

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...

Venice Beach Completion

The Venice beach prefab is a two-story 2,300 sf house designed in modules. The components were fabricated offsite and shipped to the homeowner’s property in Venice beach, California. Grouparchitect was engaged to provide modular design consulting and architectural renderings.The upstairs has a breezeway that connects the bedrooms to the outdoor deck, due to California’s constant sunny weather the homeowners have the luxury to use an outdoor hallway.The house provides an indoor and outdoor living space with large stacking doors that...

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...

Northwest Christian Church Completion

An uplifting finish renovation of Northwest Christian Church’s sanctuary was inspired by the already existing space. The design focused on highlighting the existing structure which featured soaring exposed wood beams and extensive stain-glass windows. The paint, carpet and finishes were selected for cohesive color in a reverent space. ...