This $1.4M Escala Condo Has 50 Shades of PNW Artwork
If Christian Grey were into Pacific Northwest Native American artifacts and culture instead of, say, sex dungeons, this might be his Escala luxury condo instead. The southwest view from Unit 2304 is a stunner but whoever lives here (or staged it) has made sure they have plenty of interesting sights throughout the 1,607 square-foot condo as well. Totems, wood carvings, paintings, masks, statues...there's no skimping on the theme here. Of course, it's also an Escala condo so there's plenty of luxury amenities including a private elevator vestibule, private deck and everything that comes with living at Seattle's swankiest address. The seller is probably taking all that artwork with them but if you've got something leftover above the$1.39M price tag, see what they might take to keep the aesthetic in place. It'd be like living in a miniature Pacific Northwest art museum.
Ralph Anderson 3-BR in Beaux Arts Village Lists For $1.69M
We always like checking out the Ralph Anderson homes that hit the market around Seattle but the noted Pacific Northwest architect did plenty of work outside of the city as well. Like the 3-BR, 2.25-bath home he designed in Beaux Arts Village that recently his the marketasking $1.695M. Anderson's "Northwest Design" is on full display here. It's a cedar-fest inside, coupled with the expected hardwood floors, French doors, vaulted ceilings and huge windows. A grand room with a tile floor and brick fireplace echoes the year the house was built (1969). And of course the residence takes full advantage of the surrounding nature, which includes lake access only 100 yards away. Word on the street is that one potential buyer is interested in tearing the home down, so hopefully a fan of classic PNW architecture gets involved and keeps this Anderson design alive.
This Week in Strange, Weird & Terrible Seattle Real Estate Listing Photos
As the weekend approaches, let's take a look around the Seattle real estate listings to find some examples of the strange, the weird and just the plain terrible. (Come across one we missed? let us know…)
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21 First Drafts: Frank Gehry's David Cabin
First Drafts is a series exploring the early work of our architectural icons, examining their careers through the lens of their debut projects. Occasionally unexpected but always insightful, these undertakings represent their initial, finished buildings as solo practitioners. While anecdotes accompany the work of all great builders, there's often more to learn about their first acts.
Built in 1958 in Idyllwild, California, the David Cabin has been renovated significantly by past owners, and is rarely mentioned in books about Gehry's career. Photos by Steve Taylor.
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A pink bungalow wrapped in distorted planes of sheet metal and chain link fence, Frank Gehry's remodeled home on Santa Monica Boulevard was a provocation and prediction when it was unveiled in 1978, the equivalent of dropping Pee Wee's Playhouse in the middle of the critical discourse. Celebrated and praised by the cognoscenti—some in a backhanded manner, like Philip Johnson, who said Gehry's work doesn't please the eye but provides a "mysterious feeling of delight"—it's the first Gehry project many think about when they trace the evolution of his unique, sculptural style. But it's far from his first project. That distinction belongs to a small summer home he built in the town of Idyllwild, California, a project rarely noted and largely forgotten. The David Cabin, named after client Melvin David, came at a time when Gehry was beginning to shift directions, starting an evolution that would turn him into one of the defining architects of his time.
A pink bungalow wrapped in distorted planes of sheet metal and chain link fence, Frank Gehry's remodeled home on Santa Monica Boulevard was a provocation and prediction when it was unveiled in 1978, the equivalent of dropping Pee Wee's Playhouse in the middle of the critical discourse. Celebrated and praised by the cognoscenti—some in a backhanded manner, like Philip Johnson, who said Gehry's work doesn't please the eye but provides a "mysterious feeling of delight"—it's the first Gehry project many think about when they trace the evolution of his unique, sculptural style. But it's far from his first project. That distinction belongs to a small summer home he built in the town of Idyllwild, California, a project rarely noted and largely forgotten. The David Cabin, named after client Melvin David, came at a time when Gehry was beginning to shift directions, starting an evolution that would turn him into one of the defining architects of his time.
Seawall Project Delayed & Over Budget; New Amazon Lease
· Vision impossible, or why mayor's affordable housing plan is an uphill battle [PSBJ]
· Old-world charm in Laurelhurst [SPI]
· Get ready — Aurora Avenue's about to throw another curve [PSBJ]
· Regulation overkill? City wants to limit height of weeds [KOMO]
· Seattle seawall delayed, millions over budget [K5]
· Homebuilder Quadrant buys large swath of land in 'very hot' Redmond [PSBJ]
· Hookah lounges: not the problem Seattle faces [CC]
· Amazon plans to lease this new Seattle office building, source says[PSBJ]
· Old-world charm in Laurelhurst [SPI]
· Get ready — Aurora Avenue's about to throw another curve [PSBJ]
· Regulation overkill? City wants to limit height of weeds [KOMO]
· Seattle seawall delayed, millions over budget [K5]
· Homebuilder Quadrant buys large swath of land in 'very hot' Redmond [PSBJ]
· Hookah lounges: not the problem Seattle faces [CC]
· Amazon plans to lease this new Seattle office building, source says[PSBJ]
Cornerspotted: The Developing Scene at Dexter & Broad
Yesterday, we asked you to guess where this 1956 gas station was located. We also said one of the street names had changed but perhaps we were looking at a funky map. Fnarf came correct with the right guess and more details: It's Dexter and Broad in South Lake Union.
Image: Wikimedia
Here's Fnarf: It's still "Broad Street", what's left of the tail or northern end, though it's closed off and rapidly disappearing under the tunnel construction. We're at the corner of Dexter, looking north towards the next block, Roy Street -- Broad goes off to the right, Dexter ahead to the slight left. The part that's buried is off frame to the right. Perhaps Seattle's most confusing intersection, with both Mercer and Broad going under Aurora at angles, but then Mercer coming up and over Broad immediately east. Soon this will all be about a square mile of concrete and fake "green space" at the tunnel portal.
· All Cornerspotter coverage [CS]
· All Cornerspotter coverage [CS]
Start Planning for Ski Season With This $232K Glacier Cabin
Can you even imagine snow during this August? Ski season will arrive, eventually. About 21 miles from Mt. Baker is a cabin with an asking price of $232,000. They fit everything into 1,125 square feet, which is mostly one large great room wrapped around a stove, and the 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths filling out the space. Not much need for offices, libraries, or bonus rooms when the main use is recovering from a day of skiing. There is a sauna, and that's because the cabin is part of a gated community, Mt. Baker Rim. The community has full time maintenance, which is handy when you may only be there a few months every year. If you do show up outside of ski season, you can use the rest of the 9,315 square foot lot, the community, and play in the mountains. In any case, you'll have plenty of opportunity to enjoyquintessential cabin woodwork. You'll also get the chance to split lots of wood, unless that stove is propane and there are more baseboard heaters than mentioned in the listing.
Sisley Fine Payment Clears Way for New Roosevelt Apartments
Hugh Sisley has long been considered Seattle's worst landlord and his properties have racked up millions in fines to the city. $3.48 million of those fine have been paid to the city, but, in true Sisley fashion, he wasn't the one paying. Roosevelt Development Group paid the outstanding fees themselves in order to clear the way for construction on parcels of land where they have plans for new apartments. The city seems happy to be able to put the issue to bed. Meanwhile, RDG will begin demolishing the properties in question in order to build a 65-foot-tall apartment building at Northeast 65th Street and 15th Avenue Northeast that will hold around 225 units. No word on whether or not the deal means RDG must include affordable housing like the kind they're building over so it will be an interesting early test of the mayor's recent recommendations for Seattle density developments. In March, Mayor Murray made a big deal to point out plans for a park on the site, though it's unclear if RDG will follow through on that too.
· Developer pays $3.5M owed by landlords of 'blighted blocks' in Roosevelt [ST]
· The Sisley bill has been paid to the city [ish]
· Developer pays off Sisley's $3.5M in code violations, plans new apartments [PSBJ]
· City to seize Sisley property to create new park in Roosevelt [Seattle]
· Developer pays $3.5M owed by landlords of 'blighted blocks' in Roosevelt [ST]
· The Sisley bill has been paid to the city [ish]
· Developer pays off Sisley's $3.5M in code violations, plans new apartments [PSBJ]
· City to seize Sisley property to create new park in Roosevelt [Seattle]
Shiro Kashiba Opening New Sushi Restaurant; Manolin Recognized by Bon Appetit
This week's top hits from Eater Seattle, Curbed's sibling bar, restaurant, and nightlife blog.
[Pictured: Canlis chef Brady Williams]
COMING ATTRACTIONS -- It's almost time, sushi lovers. Last December, happy word came that Seattle sushi legend Shiro Kashibawas working on a new restaurant in Pike Place Market. There has been little word on the project since that announcement, but now the 74-year-old Kashiba reports that he expects to open Sushi Kashiba by the end of October. For those unfamiliar, Kashiba trained under Jiro Ono (of Jiro Dreams of Sushi) in Japan, then came to Seattle in 1966, and worked in the International District for several years (the now shuttered Tanaka Restaurant, the century-old Maneki) before runningNikko from 1972 to 1992, which he ultimately sold to the Westin Hotel. In 1994, Kashiba opened his namesake restaurant, Shiro's, in Belltown and just phased out of that restaurant completely last fall, telling Eater he was looking for a new place where he could "do his own thing."
LISTICLES -- Bon Appétit magazine released its annual list of thecountry's top 10 new restaurants. Of three Seattle nominees, Manolinmade the final cut, ranking at #9. They highlighted the seasonal mole as a favorite, "a mysterious sauce with more ingredients than we can remember."
MENU PORN -- Seattle fine-dining powerhouse Canlis is back in the news this week, with new chef Brady Williams celebrating his four-month anniversary at the restaurant in a grand way. He's released a new tasting menu that spans 11 courses, all served on new pottery from Akiko Graham, commissioned by Williams to highlight specific dishes.Eater has the details.
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Kalakala Becoming Kirkland Art; What The Eastside Wants
· The queen of Capitol Hill is moving downtown [CHS]
· Closing Seattle Streets To Let Kids Play [KUOW]
· North access to Seattle tunnel mostly done, state DOT says [SPI]
· Ruling: $15 min. wage can be applied to Sea-Tac Airport workers [K5]
· Can Seattle legally force developers to fund affordable housing? [CC]
· Kirkland wants to turn pieces from Kalakala ferry into art [DJC]
· Bellevue office building sells for $39M [DJC]
· One last project before I-405 tolling can begin [MyN]
· What the Eastside Wants in ST3 [STB]
· Closing Seattle Streets To Let Kids Play [KUOW]
· North access to Seattle tunnel mostly done, state DOT says [SPI]
· Ruling: $15 min. wage can be applied to Sea-Tac Airport workers [K5]
· Can Seattle legally force developers to fund affordable housing? [CC]
· Kirkland wants to turn pieces from Kalakala ferry into art [DJC]
· Bellevue office building sells for $39M [DJC]
· One last project before I-405 tolling can begin [MyN]
· What the Eastside Wants in ST3 [STB]
5 Impressive Tiny Houses You Can Order Right Now
Photo via Toy Box Tiny Home
Lately, we've seen heaps upon heaps of micro homes crop up with all sorts of eye-popping attributes, whether they be glam interiors, wildlylow budgets (how does $489 sound?), or major eco-friendly cred. But, sometimes, the best tiny house is the one that's ready to go, with the floor plan and systems all figured out. So, without further ado, here are five of the coolest tiny houses you can get your hands on at the moment, with aesthetics ranging from rustic-chic to utilitarian to a little bit midcentury.
Cornerspotter: The Gas Station's Gone & The View is Next
Cornerspotter is the Curbed Seattle feature in which we show you a historical photo taken somewhere in the city and you identify the location. Impress fellow Curbed readers with your knowledge by leaving guesses in the comments or send them to our tipline: seattle@curbed.com. We'll post the answer on Friday. And hey: no cheating!
Image: Wikimedia
The sign says "For Big Power Difference, Switch to Shell." If you wanted to do that now, you'd have to look elsewhere. This gas station and the entire structure is long gone. And if you really want to see a difference, you just have to look around this spot. Big buildings blot out the view from just about every angle now, or at least they will soon. You might think you've got it thanks to a street sign in the foreground but be warned that road has a different name now. So, any idea where in Seattle this gas station used to be?
Maple Leaf's Modern 'Woodland House' Lists For $949K
Next time you find yourself in Maple Leaf, look up to the skies. You might just spy Woodland House, a modern design that's built to take advantage of it's tree-top surroundings. The 2015 residence just hit the market asking $949K. On the bottom floor you'll find the media room and access to the backyard and deck. Up a flight of window-lined stairs you'll come to dual master suites & third bedroom of the second floor. Up top, the tree-top great room with access to the EV-ready garageand another deck. The 3,146 square-feet are spread out enough that no level feels overwhelmingly-expansive. It's a funky design that turns the classic home on it's head and that's probably the kind of thing a potential homeowner here likes.
Mapping the Ten Cheapest Places for Sale in Ravenna
When it comes to Seattle neighborhoods that always seem to end up near the top of lists, Ravenna often seems to be one of them. It's thethree-time defending champion as the best Seattle spot for holiday lights. According to Redfin, it was the hottest home market in the region last year and the 9th-hottest in the nation. So this week we thought it might be good to check in and see what's going on there. We're taking a look at the ten least expensive properties currently for sale in this North Seattle 'hood and mapping them out. Boundaries are set by the realtors. We didn't include any property that's currently in contract. Residences run the gamut, starting in the $300K range and ending up with two asking over a million dollars.
Meet Skinny Minnie, the $179K Tiny Eastlake Floating Houseboat
Skinny Minnie is for sale. That may be the name of some Seattle-ite, but the Skinny Minnie that's for sale is a truly tiny houseboat. Wedged under the University Bridge is a 390 square foot, authentic, Haggard Seattle Houseboat. It even has a motor; though that doesn't make it a motor home. They're asking $179,000 for the 1 bedroom 0.75 bath space built in 2007. Tiny houses work well when they use concepts from live-aboard boaters: efficient storage, appliances that are efficient and not too small, and an appreciation for quality and detail. Arching the roof and ceiling subtly clears a bit more headroom and works against leaks. A tumbled stone mantel dresses up a propane fireplace. With wood for walls, ceilings, cabinets, and some flooring keeps the visual space warm. There's not much space to waste, so the bed fits the room so snugly that you'd have to work at it to fall out. Not that there's much of a reason for waves except wakes considering the sheltered location. If the house doesn't give you enough room for your other water toys, there are enough docks in the neighborhood. And, being so close to the University Bridge and just east of I-5's Ship Canal Bridge can be a benefit if the shade blocks some sunshine on hit summer days. Check the traffic noise, though. Being that close may also have a disadvantage or two. But hey, Skinny Minnie has a motor. Maybe you can drive it to some place quieter.
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