Seattle, WA | factory built multifamily residential | 3,000 SF commercial | 49 apartments | 49,000 sf

This project occupies a narrow infill parcel in one of Seattle’s densest neighborhoods—a former parking lot measuring 60 by 108 feet, sandwiched between a 240-foot condo tower and a one-story grocery store. The client approached the site as a prototype for efficient modular construction on urban infill lots.

The building’s basement through Level 2 were built with conventional concrete construction, while Levels 3 through 7 were assembled from 41 factory-built wood frame modules craned into place over two weekends, minimizing site disruption in a dense urban context. Three unit types with identical kitchen and bathroom cores simplified fabrication and on-site assembly. A varied façade profile maximizes daylight, provides outdoor space, and gives the building a distinctive street presence. The project pairs modular efficiency with a design approach that enhances livability and engages both urban and pedestrian scales.

Awards:
Woodworks Multistory Design Award, 2015
AIA Seattle, Honor Awards 2014, Honorable Mention

Press:
Seattle Times: 5 architectural approaches that are shaping the way we live