Railspur - Seattle, Washington - Under Construction
After assembling three historic warehouse buildings in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, we began a two-year design and entitlement process to fully renovate the 130-year-old structures and develop the first micro-district in Seattle. We broke ground in 2020 on what is the largest LEED Platinum certified, NPS-approved historic preservation project in the country. This underscores our ability to revitalize an area with previously depressed land values without compromising the historic essence, environmental standards, or financial returns.
The second phase includes a dynamic residential project with highly efficient and fully furnished micro-apartments, ground floor retail, and bicycle amenities. The third will become a boutique hotel. It features a one-of-a-kind living wall stretching six stories, as well as a vibrant rooftop bar and restaurant with an expansive outdoor garden. Connected by intersecting alleys under a canopy of lights and art, this community galvanizing space will feature regular programming with concerts, farmers’ markets, retail events, pop-up beer gardens, and other activation efforts to drive people and vivacity to this distinctive urban piazza.
Square Feet
Gross: Over 200,000 SF of historic adaptive re-use
Office: 100,000 SF/Retail + F & B: 25,000 SF
Multifamily Apartments
26 efficient units
Lifestyle Boutique Hotel
120 keys
419 Occidental - Office & Retail
When we first became involved with 419 Occidental, its obsolete infrastructure had pushed this forgotten treasure to the end of its life cycle. Modern updates were imperative. After a lengthy community outreach process and a delicate negotiation between historic preservationists and environmental regulators, a transformative renovation design was unanimously approved.
Upon completion, 419 Occidental will be a Class A+ office building with active ground floor retail fronting all four sides. LEED Platinum certification, as well as Federal and State historic preservation tax credits, will accompany modern structural reinforcements and seismic code compliance. The wrap-around rooftop garden will offer unobstructed views of Puget Sound, the stadium district, and Seattle’s skyline.
Square Feet
89,000
Stories
6
Project
Anticipated completion: Summer 2021
Rendering provided courtesy of Nephew
Rendering provided courtesy of Nephew
115 S. Jackson - Multifamily units
Ground floor retail blends seamlessly with 26 completely furnished multifamily units. Each ranges in size from 370 to 450 square feet, and incorporates loft space over a full kitchen. The efficient design and 16-foot ceilings make the apartments feel spacious, as do additional common areas, such as a signature roof deck, created exclusively for residents.
Square Feet
23,000
Stories
3 + basement with Bike Club
Project
Anticipated completion: Fall 2021
100 S. King - Boutique Hotel
The final phase includes a 120-key boutique hotel. It features multiple event spaces and a rooftop bar and restaurant with a wrap-around garden offering unparalleled views of the city’s skyline. All inward facing rooms will look onto the largest open-air green wall in the city.
This highly anticipated project will be the first of its kind in the Seattle market, infusing energy into the neighborhood stitched together by a network of activated passages.
Square Feet
67,000
Stories
8 above ground + basement
Project
Anticipated completion: Summer 2023
Rendering provided courtesy of Nephew
History
A vintage overview highlights the RailSpur location. A new streetcar expansion project will connect the historic district to Pike Place, and a cruise ship terminal is also planned along the waterfront.
By creating a steel stair tower wrapped in glass outside one of the buildings, our design team paid homage to the original fire escapes that snaked up the building over a century ago.
Office - 419 Occidental
A vision for a common area at 419 Occidental.
Entrances to the office building and many retailers will transform alleys into central passages.
Another gathering place at 419 Occidental.
Residential - 115 Jackson
Shops and multifamily apartments open up to a convergence of alleyways. Year-round music, food, and art events will complement activities hosted by local retailers.
The modern basement will house the Bike Club. This new concept will offer bike locker facilities for commuters, a weekly group ride, mechanics, and an artisan café run by a chef and sommelier.
In these highly efficient loft spaces — from 370 to 450 SF — the bedroom floats over the kitchen.
Hotel - 100 S. King
A rendering of the ground floor of the 130-key boutique hotel, featuring an external stair tower on the right.
The largest living green wall in the city will be six stories high, bringing nature to the interior of the hotel.
The sky garden adjacent to the proposed penthouse study.