Located at the intersection of NW 46th Street and NW 14th Avenue in Seattle, this retail project with strong pedestrian connections was integral to the Ballard neighborhood’s transformation. CLARK / BARNES’ design features two adjacent buildings; a multi-level parking garage with 140,000-SF retail and a health club in the west building, and a two-story retail structure in the east building. The east and west buildings are connected by an open pedestrian alley.
Certified LEED Silver, the project’s sustainable elements include a high-efficiency HVAC system, low-VOC materials, preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles, and the use of native, drought-tolerant plants that mitigate a costly irrigation system.
The second project in the development, Ballard Blocks II, is located across the street and consists of a new 458,000-SF commercial center with 200,000 SF of office and 66,000 SF of retail space. CLARK / BARNES’ design integrates the two projects to create complementary structures that connect with the community through upgraded street-level improvements such as widened sidewalks, plazas, and new landscaping.