Seattle Apartments Named ‘Project of the Year’ in Pillars Awards - 4/5/2004 - Multifamily Landlord Tenant Commercial Buildings

Seattle Apartments Named ‘Project of the Year’ in Pillars Awards

The mixed-use complex in Seattle’s arts district was chosen by the judges from the Pillars winners in all 17 builder categories.

The building sports bright colors and a startling array of decorative metal — much like some of the younger neighborhood residents. It includes 150 rental units, ground floor markets, restaurants and a coffee bar.

The neighborhood, long resistant to new development, was invited to participate in the development process. The incorporation of neighborhood feedback led to a better project — one that won a community award for exemplary work. The Epicenter is already a local landmark.

NAHB Multifamily’s Pillars of the Industry awards honor excellence in apartment design, development, finance, marketing and management.

The awards presentation, sponsored by Freddie Mac, was one of the highlights of the Pillars of the Industry educational conference held last week in Palm Springs, CA. The conference was organized by NAHB and co-sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

For additional information about NAHB Multifamily, the conference or the award winners, e-mail Ann Marie Moriarty or call her at 800-368-5242 x8350.

Photos © 2003 Randall J. Corcoran. All rights reserved.