SEATTLE | Downtown Projects: Completed, U/C, Proposed/Approved - Page 57

Vashon118 · #**1121** Posted **Aug 17, 2007, 8:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by WESTSEATTLEGUY

-I saw a large demolition by Quest field today between first Ave. and Richard Way. Does anybody know what this is????

A 5-story building is going in according to this. A 7-story building is planned as well according to this

WESTSEATTLEGUY · #**1122** Posted **Aug 17, 2007, 8:47 PM**

^^

Are they going to tear down the really cool corner bar building??

-BTW, Is this a Starbuck property?? And do they have anything to do with this??

mhays · #**1123** Posted **Aug 17, 2007, 11:15 PM**

The bar stays. My company is doing the new building for Starbucks.

Edit: Therefore that's about the last you'll hear from me on this!

WESTSEATTLEGUY · #**1124** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 12:36 AM**

^^ Mhays I want more info!!!

mhays · #**1125** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 2:56 AM**

Yeah, I see what I can do. Let's see...what the link said. Also, it's a building, and it'll be located in the general vicinity of the demolition. That's in Pioneer Square.

Well, I'll give you a little extra opinion: Pioneer Square should really benefit from the infusion of office workers (the neighborhood was really worried when NBBJ left), and I'm also glad the project will physically add to the district. In fact it's a pretty prominent location.

Aleks · #**1126** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 2:59 AM**

OMG!!! NBBJ LEFT!! When was this!!!

Vashon118 · #**1127** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 4:28 AM**

Looks like something big is happening at Escala tomorrow. Buses are being rerouted off 4'th at Stewart. I'm guessing concrete pour.

WESTSEATTLEGUY · #**1128** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 4:51 AM**

^^

They were really working today; the crane was moving, trucks were picking up crap, and the workers were busy bees. The crane looks ridiculously short though.

mhays · #**1129** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 6:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Aleks0o01

OMG!!! NBBJ LEFT!! When was this!!!

A year or two ago when they moved to SLU.

mhays · #**1130** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 6:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vashon118

Looks like something big is happening at Escala tomorrow. Buses are being rerouted off 4'th at Stewart. I'm guessing concrete pour.

It would be unusual to close a street for that -- all they'd need is some extra room to stage trucks waiting in line single file. If they're rerouting buses it might be crane related.

That might make sense. I'm no crane expert, but I'm guessing their crane is lower capacity than they need. Maybe it's a temp and they're replacing it with a bigger one. Alternatively, is there a second crane base at the north end of the site?

Aleks · #**1131** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 7:20 AM**

Wow. I had no idea NBBJ left. I love that building they used to be in. I remember going up to the roof top at night and watching Seattle with all it's glory. Too bad I didn't have my camera back then or I would've taken dozens of pictures from that building. What does the new building they are at look like?

seattle lover · #**1132** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 8:25 AM**

i just looked at the escala webcam and the street is closed and concrete is really (there are 3 pumps) pouring in, its 1:30 in the morning, and also does anyone know when 1521 will start putting up its glass? and when 4 seasons will start putting its outside walls up?

WESTSEATTLEGUY · #**1133** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 2:26 PM**

^^

1521, have just started to reach the condo portion of the tower. Great news about Escala. last question, I'm not sure.

NW Mike · #**1134** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 2:56 PM**

NBBJ's new location in SLU is great. It better fits their image.

Aleks · #**1135** Posted **Aug 18, 2007, 5:30 PM**

I know it's in SLU, I want to see a picture of their new office building.
Wow. Pouring concrete at 1:30 a.m? Seems like this is going to be one of Seattle's fastest moving projects. Last time I passed by the 4 Seasons it was at about the 11th floor. Maybe they'll start putting up glass soon.

WESTSEATTLEGUY · #**1136** Posted **Aug 19, 2007, 6:16 AM**

^^

Probably in a month or two.

Vashon118 · #**1137** Posted **Aug 20, 2007, 2:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by mhays

Alternatively, is there a second crane base at the north end of the site?

Not sure. It's hard to see any part of that side (outside of the NE corner) of the site.

I did notice a crane base on the east side of the site (it's barely visible on the webcam), but I don't think it's for a 2'nd crane (it looked too small).

mhays · #**1138** Posted **Aug 20, 2007, 2:56 AM**

I walked by Escala today. There's zero chance that the blue crane can handle everything, because the jib simply doesn't span the site. Also, I'll reiterate my guess that it's a low-weight crane (seasun?). So either it's temporary or it'll be helped by some other crane at the other end.

(hopefully the forum works someday and this posts!)

testdrive · #**1139** Posted **Aug 21, 2007, 1:50 AM**

Just a random thought, has there been any new info on Trump's plan to build here? I was wondering if they have even found a location?

James Bond Agent 007 · #**1140** Posted **Aug 21, 2007, 5:46 AM**

^
Haven't heard a thing.

You can be sure that, when there *is* news about it, it will be all over the local media.