Image from Ankrom Moisan Architects MacFarlane Partners retained the exterior of the 1927 Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co. headquarters for the podium of the 901 Harrison tower in South Lake Union.

In Pioneer Square, reality replaces myth
Over the past five years, dozens of restaurants have opened; apartments are replacing parking lots; and just wait until Weyerhaeuser opens.
By MARK HINSHAW
Walker Macy

Going beyond the mock-up with virtual reality
Advances in VR can accelerate project delivery and shave costs along the way.
By PHIL GREANY
Mortenson Construction

New lease on life for iconic First Hill apartment
More than a half-century since its debut in 1962, the new-look Panorama melds vintage design with modern amenities.
By JOHN GLEASON
Security Properties

Ballard’s Nordic roots come out at Odin Apartments
In today’s rapidly changing skyline, design teams must be sensitive to preserving a neighborhood’s identity.
By BRIAN RUNBERG and LARRY FLACK
Runberg Architecture Group

Is dead retail space bringing your building down?
Good storefront design can boost a mixed-use building’s brand and become part of its amenity package.
By JEFF REIBMAN
Weber Thompson

Capturing the past in today’s buildings
The celebration of a site’s history and the importance of placemaking cannot be lost amid the fast pace of Seattle’s growth.
By DAVE HEATER
Ankrom Moisan Architects

For older apartments, choose renovation over demolition
Tenant-occupied renovations can often return two to three times the money invested.
By ROSE O’DELL
Thrive Communities Management

Look to the water for affordable housing
New rules allowing houseboats and floating homes to be on the NW Multiple Listing Service have spiked interest in the unique dwellings.
By BRENDON MEYER
Zillow Group

Seattle’s building boom pushes apartment evolution
With increasing competition, new apartments are upping the ante with high-end finishes and unique amenities that balance work and fun.
By ROBIN CHELL and SCOTT SURDYKE
Robin Chell Design

High rise vs. low rise — which is greener?
Towers may seem more efficient from an urban planning point of view, but they use more energy than low rises.
By TOM MARSEILLE
WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff

Re-energizing an old power plant site on Lake Washington
Seco Development’s Southport will have a mix of offices, apartments, restaurants, shops and a hotel.
By GREG KRAPE
Seco Development