The plan calls for an activated patio space where residents and the public can interact.PeterXCV wrote:I do hope the plaza they have out front won't just be a big slab of concrete. Needs outdoor furniture for it to be useful, some shade would help too.
You can't flaunt your wealth to the alley way I supposeurban_dilettante wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021it's fine. it'll add density. i'm already tired of these giant U's with amenity decks, though. i wish they would face the amenity deck toward the alley rather than the street.
I think it may be because of the way the sun sets. Positioning the pool deck facing West allows for the afternoon and evening sun, in the summer, to shine on the deck. At least that’s what I think. Facing it any other direction would cast shadows on the deck.BellaVilla wrote:You can't flaunt your wealth to the alley way I supposeurban_dilettante wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021it's fine. it'll add density. i'm already tired of these giant U's with amenity decks, though. i wish they would face the amenity deck toward the alley rather than the street.
The rendering shows a pool on the amenity deck. In that case, wouldn't you want it facing south?
Good call. I really like the windows on this one.chriss752 wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021I think it may be because of the way the sun sets. Positioning the pool deck facing West allows for the afternoon and evening sun, in the summer, to shine on the deck. At least that’s what I think. Facing it any other direction would cast shadows on the deck.BellaVilla wrote:You can't flaunt your wealth to the alley way I supposeurban_dilettante wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021it's fine. it'll add density. i'm already tired of these giant U's with amenity decks, though. i wish they would face the amenity deck toward the alley rather than the street.
The rendering shows a pool on the amenity deck. In that case, wouldn't you want it facing south?
Oh no. Nobody wants that...chriss752 wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021The plan calls for an activated patio space where residents and the public can interact.
They'll need a tall sturdy fence to prevent too much "interaction". A feeding station or daily keeper feeding/photo opportunity would be fun.GoHarvOrGoHome wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021Color me skeptical about the "activated patio space." How many resident would choose to hang out there next to the street versus the private amenity deck? I also highly doubt the general public would would be allowed to hang out there on the patio furniture unless escorted by a resident.
yeah, i'm sure it has something to do with sunlight. i just think it's ugly.chriss752 wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021I think it may be because of the way the sun sets. Positioning the pool deck facing West allows for the afternoon and evening sun, in the summer, to shine on the deck. At least that’s what I think. Facing it any other direction would cast shadows on the deck.BellaVilla wrote:You can't flaunt your wealth to the alley way I supposeurban_dilettante wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021it's fine. it'll add density. i'm already tired of these giant U's with amenity decks, though. i wish they would face the amenity deck toward the alley rather than the street.
The rendering shows a pool on the amenity deck. In that case, wouldn't you want it facing south?
The example given was similar to the Chelsea patio space off of the lobby. That helps serve the lobby bar/bistro thing there, which is open to residents and the public. A similar thing is expected here.
I think you’d have to provide them with a garage for parking.symphonicpoet wrote:^It does really drive home what a loss the San Luis apartments were across the street. But yes, I think this will be okay. But how do you pry the parking lot away from the church?
Lol. Kinda my cringe factor when it comes to 1801 Washington. If you're going to do that, put it up on the roof. That said, I'm a shameful person.BellaVilla wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021You can't flaunt your wealth to the alley way I supposeurban_dilettante wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2021it's fine. it'll add density. i'm already tired of these giant U's with amenity decks, though. i wish they would face the amenity deck toward the alley rather than the street.
The rendering shows a pool on the amenity deck. In that case, wouldn't you want it facing south?
They don’t seem to be having trouble with that in Seattle.urbanitas wrote:^It's hard to balance a swimming pool on the top of a house of matchsticks, especially in a high seismic zone...
