Seattle: Mid-rise projects - Page 40

SteveM · November 15th, 2009, 08:34 PM

I haven't seen it in person yet, but those pictures don't look all that bad to me. It would be better if the upper windows mimicked the lower window shape or the cornices above matched the historical ones below. And it will undoubtedly feel more integrated to the neighborhood once the sidewalk is open and there are some trees around. But it's a million times better than, say, the monstrosity behind Trader Joe's on 17th(?).

meku · November 15th, 2009, 10:29 PM

Anyways, hopefully the other "facadism" project on Pine and 11th will turn out better.

Here's a photo of 200 West Highland from mid september.

CrazyAboutCities · November 15th, 2009, 10:31 PM

I love that building! My friend and I looked at this beautiful penthouses before it got sold last spring. It has great view but you don't get whole 180' view because of one building near that block some views. Some units are little overpriced for very little views. No wonder it didn't sell well. I think they need to be more realistic with the pricing.

bgwah · November 15th, 2009, 11:39 PM

It's a decent building but it has nothing on what it replaced.

Seattlelife · November 16th, 2009, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveM

I haven't seen it in person yet, but those pictures don't look all that bad to me. It would be better if the upper windows mimicked the lower window shape or the cornices above matched the historical ones below. And it will undoubtedly feel more integrated to the neighborhood once the sidewalk is open and there are some trees around. But it's a million times better than, say, the monstrosity behind Trader Joe's on 17th(?).

What building are you referring to?

The Capco Plaza with the QFC is disgustingly bland.

SteveM · November 16th, 2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattlelife

What building are you referring to?

The Capco Plaza with the QFC is disgustingly bland.

The one I'm talking about isn't bland -- it's just awful. Hugeasscity's take on it (and a picture) is here: http://hugeasscity.com/2009/02/08/comic-relief/

CrazyAboutCities · November 17th, 2009, 03:18 AM

I agree! Yuck!

Backstrom · November 17th, 2009, 07:45 PM

I actually let out a snicker when I saw it.

Seattlelife · November 18th, 2009, 04:14 AM

Oh dear god that is horrendous. It's one of the worst pieces of architecture I have ever seen!

Vashon118 · November 18th, 2009, 07:00 AM

There's been some recent activity at Avalon Apts (which stalled after the developer filed for Ch. 7), mostly placing Tyvek (or similar wrap) on the plywood. I haven't seen anything as to whether they're just trying to prevent the building from becoming ruined or if they're actually going to finish it.

Backstrom · November 18th, 2009, 07:33 AM

It's really quite odd. Who would have ever thought to put gables on a mixed-use mid-rise building? Not to mention the color scheme makes it look like some horrific Christmasy realization of a haunted house.

CrazyAboutCities · November 18th, 2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Backstrom

It's really quite odd. Who would have ever thought to put gables on a mixed-use mid-rise building? Not to mention the color scheme makes it look like some horrific Christmasy realization of a haunted house.

Ruffhauser · November 19th, 2009, 12:04 AM

I thought that building looks like a pimento loaf.

CityView Jim · November 19th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Legoland!

Capitol Hill · November 20th, 2009, 10:28 PM

Early design guidelines for 230 Broadway, this is pretty much a 2/3 block development from Bank of America to the Castle store, not including the Castle structure.

http://www.capitolhillseattle.com/me...endaID2837.pdf

CrazyAboutCities · November 21st, 2009, 06:17 AM

I like it! It remind me a bit of Brix but I am glad we are seeing more brownstone style townhouses going to be built on 10th too. I think around entire neighborhood between 10th to 15th should be redeveloped into full of brownstones. I think it is great location for that.

alexjonlin · November 21st, 2009, 10:37 AM

That would be so cool! Only problem is that they wouldn't really be authentic like the ones in Georgetown (DC) or other east coast places... we need some really cool, distinctive, modern version of a brownstone that in two hundred years will be considered a super cool architectural thing.

CrazyAboutCities · November 21st, 2009, 07:57 PM

I love East Coast brownstones! Too bad we don't have much of them here. There is only modern brownstones I can think of and seen it in person before... Mill Quarters in Bend, Oregon. I think similar concept would work for Seattle too. http://www.millqtr.com/

alexjonlin · November 22nd, 2009, 02:15 AM

Ooh that looks cool. Let's build some.

meku · November 22nd, 2009, 02:54 AM

They remind me of the brownstones on 10th Ave E. Clicky
I'd love to see those instead of the cookie-cutter, generic townhouses that are still popping up all over the city.

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November 15th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#781
SteveM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 482 Likes (Received): 3	I haven't seen it in person yet, but those pictures don't look all that bad to me. It would be better if the upper windows mimicked the lower window shape or the cornices above matched the historical ones below. And it will undoubtedly feel more integrated to the neighborhood once the sidewalk is open and there are some trees around. But it's a million times better than, say, the monstrosity behind Trader Joe's on 17th(?).

November 15th, 2009, 10:29 PM	#782
meku Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 985 Likes (Received): 15	Anyways, hopefully the other "facadism" project on Pine and 11th will turn out better. Here's a photo of 200 West Highland from mid september.

November 15th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#783
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	I love that building! My friend and I looked at this beautiful penthouses before it got sold last spring. It has great view but you don't get whole 180' view because of one building near that block some views. Some units are little overpriced for very little views. No wonder it didn't sell well. I think they need to be more realistic with the pricing.

November 15th, 2009, 11:39 PM	#784
bgwah honk!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,751 Likes (Received): 78	It's a decent building but it has nothing on what it replaced.

November 17th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#787
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	I agree! Yuck!

November 18th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#790
Vashon118 Bus & ferry dude Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vashon Island Posts: 707 Likes (Received): 104	There's been some recent activity at Avalon Apts (which stalled after the developer filed for Ch. 7), mostly placing Tyvek (or similar wrap) on the plywood. I haven't seen anything as to whether they're just trying to prevent the building from becoming ruined or if they're actually going to finish it.

November 19th, 2009, 12:04 AM	#793
Ruffhauser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Belltown Posts: 1,357 Likes (Received): 217	I thought that building looks like a pimento loaf.

November 19th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#794
CityView Jim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,964 Likes (Received): 64	Legoland!

November 21st, 2009, 06:17 AM	#796
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	I like it! It remind me a bit of Brix but I am glad we are seeing more brownstone style townhouses going to be built on 10th too. I think around entire neighborhood between 10th to 15th should be redeveloped into full of brownstones. I think it is great location for that.

November 21st, 2009, 10:37 AM	#797
alexjonlin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,271 Likes (Received): 87	That would be so cool! Only problem is that they wouldn't really be authentic like the ones in Georgetown (DC) or other east coast places... we need some really cool, distinctive, modern version of a brownstone that in two hundred years will be considered a super cool architectural thing.

November 21st, 2009, 07:57 PM	#798
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,332 Likes (Received): 17	I love East Coast brownstones! Too bad we don't have much of them here. There is only modern brownstones I can think of and seen it in person before... Mill Quarters in Bend, Oregon. I think similar concept would work for Seattle too. http://www.millqtr.com/

November 22nd, 2009, 02:15 AM	#799
alexjonlin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,271 Likes (Received): 87	Ooh that looks cool. Let's build some.

November 22nd, 2009, 02:54 AM	#800
meku Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 985 Likes (Received): 15	They remind me of the brownstones on 10th Ave E. Clicky I'd love to see those instead of the cookie-cutter, generic townhouses that are still popping up all over the city.