Yesterday when I was walking back from my daily Whole Foods trip, I noticed the new West 8th signs on the corner of 8th Avenue and Westlake. This project hasnt been as controversial but will definitely block some views at the Cosmopolitan Tower, which sits less than a block away.
West 8th will be completed in March 2009 and will accommodate over 500,000 SF of Class A office space among 28 stories.
Building amenities include a midlevel roof-top deck, secure 24-hour tenant access, onsite daycare facilities, bike storage, full service restaurant and coffee bar, fitness center with locker rooms as well as 7 levels of parking for tenants and visitors.
If you take a look at the rendering, the building looks as if it will fit right in! The way the retail level will be positioned and utilized, West 8th will be a milestone in connecting downtown to South Lake Union.
The Team-
Leasing: Tina Pappas, Egis Real Estate Services, 206-404-6700
Developer: Touchstone Corporation
Architects: Callison Architecture, Inc.
Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis