The Emerald, a new luxury condominium building at 121 Stewart in downtown Seattle, developed by Create World Real Estate, recently announced completion, after being under construction for several years. Initial designs started seven years ago.
Daniels Create World Seattle and Create World Real Estate of Bellevue have completed The Emerald, a 40-story, 262-unit luxury condo tower at 121 Stewart St. overlooking Pike Place Market and Elliott Bay in Seattle.
Belltown is known for its rich culture and dense population, a former brick warehouse district turned into a lively and activated area featuring galleries, shops, colleges and small-owned businesses. At the beginning of this week, a project was introduced that will continue to activate the neighborhood and build upon the culture that is already tightly woven into the fabric of Belltown. Hewitt Architects, Inc., Herzog & de Meuron US Inc. and Archetype Belltown LLC proposed a project for an 11-story apartment with retail and a restaurant during an early design guidance meeting to the Downtown Design Review Board. The team hopes to reactivate a block in Belltown wedged between two historic structures by providing residential and urban spaces, as well as retail and programs that will further stimulate the diverse cultural and commercial community. In response, the Board recommended the project move forward to MUP application.
Daniels Create World Seattle and Create World Real Estate of Bellevue proudly announce the completion of The Emerald, Seattle’s newest luxury condominium tower located above downtown’s iconic Pike Place Market and the city’s newly reimagined waterfront. Designed by world-renowned female-led Seattle-based team, Julia Nagele of Hewitt Architects and Susan Marinello of Susan Marinello Interiors, the 40-story faceted-glass waterfront residential building unveils a striking collection of 262 signature studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses matched with bespoke amenity spaces and unrivaled 360-degree vistas with views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, the Space Needle, Mount Rainier and more. Alongside this major milestone,
Being cooped up indoors earlier this year wasn’t great for the health of Americans, and for very good reason. We humans are pre-programmed to be at our best, physically and mentally, when regularly exposed to nature. Routine contact with the natural world fills us with renewed energy and vitality, and can even imbue us with a glass-half-full optimism. What could be better than a positive outlook in the face of a once-a-century pandemic?
Among ways architects and builders are responding is by embracing biophilic design. Natural materials, views, lighting and other elements are prioritized in buildings of biophilic design, instilling occupants of these buildings with health-affirming connections to nature.
The project received unanimous approval from the Design Review Board, who appreciated the development of a clear design concept, exhibiting thoughtful use and detailing of enduring materials.
The Emerald, Seattle’s highly-anticipated luxury condominium building one block from Pike Place Market and the Puget Sounds’ soon-to-be renovated waterfront, has released its exquisite penthouse collection made up of 22 masterfully designed two-, three-, and four-bedroom premier residences.
Hewitt’s principal and director of design checks her ego at the door and and views criticism as an opportunity to grow. Julia Nagele watched quietly as throngs of investors and party-goers enjoyed the celebration.
The project’s most striking design feature is the slender rectangular opening between the taller “Mama” tower, as Hewitt dubbed it, and the shorter “Baby” tower. In design materials, Hewitt compared to the opening to the lining of a jacket and said the intent is to “calm the center (of) the project.”
The Emerald, Seattle’s highly anticipated luxury condominium building set above Pike Place Market and the Puget Sound, has officially topped off its faceted-glass building further transforming the city’s iconic waterfront skyline.
The Federal Way Transit Center is designed to be a community landmark. The Transit Center has 12 bus platforms as well as dedicated bus layover space. A 400-foot long translucent canopy provides a pleasant and safe bus waiting area. Safety and accommodation were key design criteria for the 1,190-space garage.
HEWITT worked with the City of Federal Way, Sound Transit, King County Metro, and the community in resolving issues of scale and aesthetics and to devise appropriate passenger amenities including covered walkways and bus shelters, bicycle storage, and public art. Collaboration with the public artist for this site, part of the Sound Transit art program, began with the conceptual design of the station. The transit center connects to the Town Square Park to the west. In addition the new Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center to the northwest. As well as City offices to the east and nearby retail and restaurants being within walking distance.
Public art at the Transit Center include Lightgrove Rootshadows, Chronolog, and Seed Leaves installations by artist Clark Wiegman.