Lake City Apartments - Seattle, WA (On the Boards)

This six story apartment project features 81 units ranging from SEDU’s to 2-Bedroom apartments, below-grade parking for 36 cars, a large 75-bike storage room with maintenance area, pet spa, and two rooftop amenity spaces. Two dramatic notches in the building massing grab attention, and a pair of white frame elements organize the street facing façade. Materials and colors are kept clean and simple, allowing the massing to hold attention. Windows are large and most units feature sliding doors opening to Juliet or full balconies. The rear balconies utilize privacy screening in consideration of adjacent single-family homes. Accommodating Seattle Public Utilities requirement for on-site trash pickup and truck turnaround while maintaining the Early Design Guidance approval under a previous design firm was a particular challenge overcome by the project team.