The Seattle Condo Blog

The condo front has been pretty quiet so I thought I’d highlight some of the new apartment developments coming up in the downtown area. A number of the apartment projects rival the scale, amenities and upper-end finishes of new condominiums.

The Olivian

Location: 8th & Olive
Building: 27-story, 224 units
Developer: The Hanover Company
Architect: Carrier Johnson
Other: Under construction, occupancy slated for Spring 2009
Website: www.theolivian.com

Aspira

Location: 1823 Terry Avenue, corner of Stewart & Terry
Building: 37-story, 326 units
Developer: Urban Partners
Architect: LMN Architects
Other: Under construction, Green built, 11th floor amenities (fitness center, library, club room, conference room, media room, outdoor BBQ, fire pit and gardens).
Website: www.aspiraseattle.com

Kinects

Location: 1823 Minor Ave (off Stewart)
Building: 40-story, 366 units
Developer: Security Properties
Architect: Bumgardner
Other: Aiming for LEED Silver. Security developed the Epicenter in Fremont and is currently developing the Park in Ballard project at the old QFC site on 24th. Security is also planning another high-rise residential tower at 815 Pine.

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The Stewart + Minor project (website), located on the edge of downtown in the Denny Triangle district, is anticipated to be one of Seattle’s most unique, sleek and customizable loft towers.

The 440 foot-tower will feature a hotel on the lower 14 levels and 168 loft homes on the upper 14 levels.

The concept is based on a 600 sq ft open one-bedroom design with an 18′ ceiling height. Buyers may elect to customize the base units with a 2nd mezzanine/loft-level that’ll reconfigure the unit to a formal one-bedroom plus den and two bathrooms. With the mezzanine/loft level, livable space is increased by nearly 50%. Buyers will also have the option to combine units creating larger living spaces. The mezzanine/loft level can either be included as an upgrade at purchase or added at a future date.

The main level layout is fairly similar to the 600 sq ft open one-bedroom units at The Gallery, except the kitchen does not extend as far into the living room area. All homes will come with an unfinished mezzanine level that covers the bath and part of the bedroom.

Interiors will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed concrete columns, exposed metal ducts, solid surface floors and stainless steel appliances. The units are being designed to allow owners considerable interior personalization options. The building will be topped with a rooftop terrace and bar.

Homes are expected to start from the low-$400,000s to more than $1 million. The project is anticipating first occupancy in 2011 and expects to begin construction in late 2008 or early 2009. A sales presentation center will likely open by next summer.

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