Walton Loft’s location along Growing Vine Street inspired the team to explore designs not typical for the area or multi-unit residential designs. Lush plantings complete the park-like setting while they treat stormwater runoff, creating a pedestrian-friendly experience within a tight urban setting.
Created custom solutions for Vine Street, a city-designated Green Street, including a block-long swale that gently guides water toward Elliott Bay. Unique elements include handmade stair rails, custom-scored sidewalks, and a communal, open right-of-way. Lush plantings complete the park-like setting while they treat runoff, creating a pedestrian-friendly experience within a tight urban setting.
Honored the developer’s green vision with a creative stormwater treatment system that facilitates cleaning the runoff before it reaches the Sound. Water collected from the roof is direct through a series of runnels within the building, then poured from sculpted hands into the connecting weir system.
Developed structural designs to accommodate a fast-track construction schedule and key features including exposed concrete in the lobby; a modern, open library; rooftop landscaping; and a large steel canopy that provides a striking visual element and cover for the rooftop lounge.
Minimized complexity and produced uniform floor layouts with strategic column offsetting to maximize views and usable space in the 13-story building, which features 136 residential units and 75 underground parking stalls.
Assured that the building entered Belltown respectfully, minimizing disruptions and demonstrating how much Walton values its local relationships. The team also ensured that street-level improvements extended beyond the front face, as three sides of the building are exposed.
Coordinated with the contractor early in design to determine column size, shear wall locations, and openings, allowing the structural team to identify potential constructability issues and incorporate cost-saving solutions.
Supported the shoring contractor by providing the footing load data for the neighboring building, creating a cost-effective shoring plan.