Capitol Hill
Mixed-Use
151,200 SF
157 Residential Units
Completed 2017
Architecture
Mark Woods
Quarterra
Quarterra
This project transformed a long-standing empty site in the heart of Capitol Hill into a vibrant community that connects residents and promotes public interaction. The lot had been vacant for over a decade due to contaminated soils; by reinventing it, we were able to create a form that opened its “arms” to the surrounding urban fabric.
Our project is located where East Madison Street intersects with East Denny Way, creating a triangular-shaped block. The building’s form is molded around an airy, light-filled corner on a tight city intersection that we’ve transformed into an art-filled public park space. We maintained the vacated alley in the building’s floor plan, offering a corridor at the ground level for public passage. This preserves the original urban vibe while also allowing development overhead, re-envisioning an age-old eyesore and giving back to the community in artful ways.
The façade’s intricate pattern of muted colors mixes with pops of yellow to offer an energetic post-modern motif. The building itself is monolithic, but we accomplished architectural depth through the pushing and pulling of the façade panels in the vertical plane. This detail adds interest and a sense of motion while allowing the design to conceal necessary ventilation shrouds.
Program: 6th floor lounge, mini recording studio, grand stair to roof, roof terrace, strength and cardio center.
