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73-unit urban infill multifamily development located in Seattle, WA with a modern architectural façade and mixed-income housing design.
Type
Multifamily
Units
73 Units
Location
Seattle, WA
Envision Builders provided construction management leadership for this 73-unit urban infill multifamily development in Seattle. The project included a combination of market-rate and affordable housing and reached final Certificate of Occupancy in 2023.
Built on a constrained urban site, the development required extensive coordination between design teams, trade partners, inspectors, utility providers, and surrounding stakeholders. The scope included demolition of an existing structure, new multifamily construction, utility coordination, façade management, design revisions, and project closeout through final occupancy.
The project demonstrates Envision Builders’ ability to successfully manage complex urban multifamily developments while navigating evolving design requirements, tight site logistics, and city coordination challenges.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
KEY FEATURES
73-unit urban infill multifamily development in Seattle
Mix of market-rate and affordable housing units
Full-cycle construction management through Certificate of Occupancy
Demolition of existing structure and complete new construction
Tight urban site coordination with limited staging and access
Swisspearl-style façade with approved alternate cladding solution
Utility coordination including sewer vault redesign and reconfiguration
Extensive coordination with city inspectors and surrounding stakeholders
Completed in 2023 after 23 months of construction
PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Seattle, WA
Project Type
Multifamily / Urban Infill
Role
Construction Management
Units
73
Construction Value
$11M
Project Valuation
Approximately $16M
Duration
23 Months
Completion
2023
Housing Type
Market-rate and affordable housing
Exterior System
Swisspearl-style façade with alternate approved cladding solution
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SCOPE
Envision Builders managed the project from early site work through final Certificate of Occupancy. Responsibilities included schedule management, trade coordination, design team collaboration, field issue resolution, utility coordination, city inspection management, and project closeout.
Due to the tight urban infill conditions, the project required careful sequencing, coordination around neighboring properties, pedestrian and street management, and efficient use of limited laydown and staging areas.
PROJECT CHALLENGES
The project involved several major construction and coordination challenges, including:
Demolition of an existing structure prior to new construction
Tight urban site conditions with restricted staging space
Multiple design revisions during active construction
Sewer vault redesign and utility reconfiguration
Exterior façade coordination and material approvals
City review and inspection coordination
Schedule impacts caused by surrounding construction activity in the Uptown / Climate Pledge Arena area
The original exterior design featured a Swisspearl-style façade system. Through coordination with the design team and SDCI, an alternate cladding solution was approved that maintained the intended architectural appearance while improving constructability and supporting project budget goals.
