An Elegant Neighborhood Addition
With an integrated, multidisciplinary team, the new building’s design is deeply cohesive, and a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Boutique Flats in a Legacy Building
Bellevue Luxury Apartments
The elegant flats of this new multifamily development balance old-world charm with modern sensibility.
Seeking to add to their portfolio with a legacy property to be family-owned and managed for generations to come, these clients came to us with a mission to design and develop a unique apartment building. Though they had a site in mind and the spark of an idea, they sought our counsel for vision. We formed a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, and landscape architects, and set forth to design a high-end multifamily building in the heart of Bellevue, Washington.
Annotated Schematic Model
An early schematic model is annotated to describe key features and design elements. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Model
An early schematic model is annotated to describe key features and design elements. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Section at Units
An annotated 3D section cutting through the units highlights key elements of the project during the schematic design phase. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Section at Units
An annotated 3D section cutting through the units highlights key elements of the project during the schematic design phase. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Section at Roof
A section at the roof deck describes proposed design features at the outdoor amenity space. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Section at Roof
A section at the roof deck describes proposed design features at the outdoor amenity space. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Section at Stair Tower
A schematic section through the stair tower describes building elements including egress and parking. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Annotated Schematic Section at Stair Tower
A schematic section through the stair tower describes building elements including egress and parking. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
From the beginning, it was clear that a typical, large multifamily building didn’t make sense for the clients’ goals, nor for the site. While the property was large, it was zoned for a lower height limit. And, the clients were seeking to develop the land in a way that would be generous to the community and neighborhood fabric. A smaller building with fewer units quickly rose to the surface as a typology to pursue.
After exploring a number of building configurations with us, the clients settled on an intimate building of three stacked units. The units are arranged as flats, spanning the entire floor of the building, offering the feel and space of a detached private residence with the convenience of a managed building. Each of the three flats offers a distinctive experience, with differing floor plans and a bespoke feel.
A Just-Right Fit
A smaller building footprint makes the most of the area’s zoning restrictions. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
A Just-Right Fit
A smaller building footprint makes the most of the area’s zoning restrictions. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Thoughtful Massing
An impactful street presentation to adds to the fabric of the neighborhood as well as the presence of the building. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Thoughtful Massing
An impactful street presentation to adds to the fabric of the neighborhood as well as the presence of the building. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Ease of Access
With hidden parking below the building, the development offers convenience for both pedestrian and vehicle travel. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Ease of Access
With hidden parking below the building, the development offers convenience for both pedestrian and vehicle travel. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Working closely with the owner’s representative and their marketing and development team, we identified community and tenant profiles to inform the design direction. This collaboration was integral to advancing the project in an authentic direction, staying true to the vision of the project.
The building was designed with an eye toward the traditional, while prioritizing a clean look & feel. Classic details and creature comforts offer an estate-like feel within a close distance to all the amenities of downtown Bellevue.
With a neutral palette of high-contrast black and white, warm wood accents offer an old-world luxury that still feels rooted in the Pacific Northwest.
Rich materials and textures give a modern twist to more traditional elements for a sophisticated look that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Limestone clads the exterior, and gracious landscaping adds presence at the street level. A shared rooftop amenity space provides a common area for residents to gather and enjoy their private retreat within the city.
This project highlights the exceptional, tailored design that can be achieved with a fully integrated, multidisciplinary design team. Deep collaboration led to a unique apartment building serving an equally unique tenant profile, and allowed for design challenges to be met with creative solutions that maintained the cohesiveness of the vision and the clients’ ultimate project goal.
An Elegant Neighborhood Addition
With an integrated, multidisciplinary team, the new building’s design is deeply cohesive, and a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
An Elegant Neighborhood Addition
With an integrated, multidisciplinary team, the new building’s design is deeply cohesive, and a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Bellevue Luxury Apartments | Project Rendering by Board & Vellum
Notes & Credits
Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture by Board & Vellum.
Development and market concept consultation by Amy Hoffman.
Owner’s representation by Laura Bachman.
Project renderings by Board & Vellum.
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