1915 Second (Viktoria) - Page 3

mhays · March 26th, 2008, 02:03 AM

I saw it in a PSBJ ad a couple weeks ago.

BoulderGrad · July 17th, 2008, 04:46 AM

Design review is out for the 400' version of this tower. Most early renderings look like they just took the 240' version, and stretched it 16 stories. Included are a number of renderings of the 2nd ave corridor with the new 1st and Stewart hotel, 2nd and Pike tower, and the 2nd and virginia towers included. 4 projects I am excited to see get built.

http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2397.pdf

WESTSEATTLEGUY · July 17th, 2008, 06:56 AM

Hm, I kind of liked it when it was shorter but oh well.
Maybe they could make it like 330 so it doesn't look like a long row of 400 footers.

Rogue Linguist · July 17th, 2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WESTSEATTLEGUY

Hm, I kind of liked it when it was shorter but oh well.
Maybe they could make it like 330 so it doesn't look like a long row of 400 footers.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm quite fond of the idea of a long row of 400'-ers. I like the incessant, dramatic verticality.

flotown · July 17th, 2008, 06:42 PM

The floorplates are too large on all three of those, creating a wall of buildings along second. I think the new code mandates 10,800 max average. Assuming that's correct, the standard may have to be revisited.

mokocoko · July 17th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WESTSEATTLEGUY

Hm, I kind of liked it when it was shorter but oh well.
Maybe they could make it like 330 so it doesn't look like a long row of 400 footers.

This is the problem with hard height limits, everyone just builds to the top and you end up with no variety in heights.

jessejb · July 17th, 2008, 09:58 PM

I still like it. It would look fantastic if those three were built. Along with Heron/Pagoda that area would look good.

bgwah · July 18th, 2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue Linguist

Maybe it's just me, but I'm quite fond of the idea of a long row of 400'-ers. I like the incessant, dramatic verticality.

Me too. I think it will look great. It kind of reminds me of those rows of same-height towers along Central Park in NYC.

NW Mike · July 18th, 2008, 09:47 PM

I think it looks great. I like the newer design. better roof line and taller! I like the taller feel and its ok that all three are close to the same height. There just needs to be more fill between them and Heron tower. One this area fills in it will all fit together.

Rogue Linguist · July 19th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flotown

The floorplates are too large on all three of those, creating a wall of buildings along second. I think the new code mandates 10,800 max average. Assuming that's correct, the standard may have to be revisited.

Perhaps I just shun sunlight.

LCIII · October 28th, 2011, 10:14 AM

Officially dusted off!

October 28, 2011

Goodman/Urban Partners to build 249 apartments at 1915 Second
By MARC STILES
Journal Staff Reporter

Goodman Real Estate and Urban Partners plan to start construction of a 24-story apartment tower near Pike Place Market during the first quarter of next year.

BoulderGrad · October 28th, 2011, 10:22 AM

I know this is heresy on this forum, but I'm glad they're going with the shorter version. The triplet 400' towers looked a little ridiculous. And I can only imagine the complaints about 'views' from each tower.

BoulderGrad · October 28th, 2011, 10:23 AM

Oh, and yes, hopefully they start dusting off plans for the Hotel on 1st and Stewart, and the 2nd and Virginia Twins soon enough too....

... And something for the parking lot that was going to be Hotel 1, 5th and Columbia, the Civic Center tower, 5th and Madison, etc etc

SteveM · October 28th, 2011, 02:16 PM

I've always liked 1915 second in short form, too.

There's something to be said for comparatively short and stocky high-rises -- the filled in part of Belltown near the sculpture park is as close as Seattle gets to something like West End or Park Ave in NYC, where the canyon of 12-16 story buildings extends for 30-40 blocks.

meku · October 28th, 2011, 03:22 PM

I've always been a fan of the Cedar or Douglas Fir or whatever the name of the tree on the rooftop is. Tall, mid-block infill with good design, replacing old crappy building and sparing some of the more significant neighbors... love it. We need more of that; 2nd Ave already has some blocks with this cool mix that's common in NYC or Chicago.

CrazyAboutCities · October 28th, 2011, 06:47 PM

Yay! I love that building design even I don't mind taller version, you guys know that I always like anything taller. I really hope 2nd and Virginia twin towers will start soon too.

LCIII · October 28th, 2011, 07:13 PM

With 2nd and Pike and now this we know at least two really big projects will happen on 2nd this upcoming year. Hopefully its the beginning of the next boom!

mSeattle · October 28th, 2011, 09:56 PM

I don't want a "boom". I want a continuous loud siren, sound reverberates all over the city and doesn't stop.

LCIII · October 28th, 2011, 11:27 PM

Haha that works too!

jessejb · October 29th, 2011, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mSeattle

I don't want a "boom". I want a continuous loud siren, sound reverberates all over the city and doesn't stop.

As a downtowner, I can tell you this is already the case.

July 17th, 2008, 04:46 AM	#42
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,360 Likes (Received): 41	Design review is out for the 400' version of this tower. Most early renderings look like they just took the 240' version, and stretched it 16 stories. Included are a number of renderings of the 2nd ave corridor with the new 1st and Stewart hotel, 2nd and Pike tower, and the 2nd and virginia towers included. 4 projects I am excited to see get built. http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/AppDocs/G...endaID2397.pdf __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

July 17th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#47
jessejb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,699 Likes (Received): 105	I still like it. It would look fantastic if those three were built. Along with Heron/Pagoda that area would look good. __________________ Le Tumblr: http://inanevergreenstate.tumblr.com/

July 18th, 2008, 09:47 PM	#49
NW Mike Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle,Bellevue,Everett Posts: 958 Likes (Received): 43	I think it looks great. I like the newer design. better roof line and taller! I like the taller feel and its ok that all three are close to the same height. There just needs to be more fill between them and Heron tower. One this area fills in it will all fit together. __________________ The less you know on any given subject, the more in-depth you can debate that subject.

October 28th, 2011, 10:22 AM	#52
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,360 Likes (Received): 41	I know this is heresy on this forum, but I'm glad they're going with the shorter version. The triplet 400' towers looked a little ridiculous. And I can only imagine the complaints about 'views' from each tower. __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

October 28th, 2011, 10:23 AM	#53
BoulderGrad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,360 Likes (Received): 41	Oh, and yes, hopefully they start dusting off plans for the Hotel on 1st and Stewart, and the 2nd and Virginia Twins soon enough too.... ... And something for the parking lot that was going to be Hotel 1, 5th and Columbia, the Civic Center tower, 5th and Madison, etc etc __________________ My shrink once said to me: "Maybe life isn't for everyone..."

March 26th, 2008, 02:03 AM	#41
mhays Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,381 Likes (Received): 119	I saw it in a PSBJ ad a couple weeks ago.

July 17th, 2008, 06:56 AM	#43
WESTSEATTLEGUY Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle/Chicago Posts: 2,016 Likes (Received): 7	Hm, I kind of liked it when it was shorter but oh well. Maybe they could make it like 330 so it doesn't look like a long row of 400 footers.

July 17th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#45
flotown Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 286 Likes (Received): 0	The floorplates are too large on all three of those, creating a wall of buildings along second. I think the new code mandates 10,800 max average. Assuming that's correct, the standard may have to be revisited.

October 28th, 2011, 10:14 AM	#51
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,870 Likes (Received): 64	Officially dusted off! October 28, 2011 Goodman/Urban Partners to build 249 apartments at 1915 Second By MARC STILES Journal Staff Reporter Goodman Real Estate and Urban Partners plan to start construction of a 24-story apartment tower near Pike Place Market during the first quarter of next year.

October 28th, 2011, 02:16 PM	#54
SteveM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 482 Likes (Received): 3	I've always liked 1915 second in short form, too. There's something to be said for comparatively short and stocky high-rises -- the filled in part of Belltown near the sculpture park is as close as Seattle gets to something like West End or Park Ave in NYC, where the canyon of 12-16 story buildings extends for 30-40 blocks.

October 28th, 2011, 03:22 PM	#55
meku Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 985 Likes (Received): 15	I've always been a fan of the Cedar or Douglas Fir or whatever the name of the tree on the rooftop is. Tall, mid-block infill with good design, replacing old crappy building and sparing some of the more significant neighbors... love it. We need more of that; 2nd Ave already has some blocks with this cool mix that's common in NYC or Chicago.

October 28th, 2011, 06:47 PM	#56
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	Yay! I love that building design even I don't mind taller version, you guys know that I always like anything taller. I really hope 2nd and Virginia twin towers will start soon too.

October 28th, 2011, 07:13 PM	#57
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,870 Likes (Received): 64	With 2nd and Pike and now this we know at least two really big projects will happen on 2nd this upcoming year. Hopefully its the beginning of the next boom!

October 28th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#58
mSeattle Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 809 Likes (Received): 11	I don't want a "boom". I want a continuous loud siren, sound reverberates all over the city and doesn't stop. __________________ *Too Much DOUBT - Troy Davis ExecutionYOU are Commander In Chief* of your body. Remember Bradley Manning.** Last edited by mSeattle; October 28th, 2011 at 11:32 PM.

October 28th, 2011, 11:27 PM	#59
LCIII Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,870 Likes (Received): 64	Haha that works too!

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