Seattle Design Commission Concept Design Phase Review February 18, 2016 02 / Overview 07 / Context 18 / Design
301 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109 SECTION 01 OVERVIEW 01 / OVERVIEW
PROJECT VISION
Seattle Opera is unlocking opera for all with a new facility on the site of the former Mercer Arena. This new building prioritizes community access and will be a civic space where anyone can view technical and artistic trades and participate in arts learning. In bringing operations together under one roof the company to expand its education and community engagement programs both on- and off-site. Photo by Jonathan Vanderweit Photo
SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION CONCEPT DESIGN PRESENTATION 2016.02.18 3 • • • • PROJECT HISTORY • • • • • ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY &CONTEXT PROJECT BACKGROUND 01 /OVERVIEW on expanding itscivicimpact This designembodiesSeattle Opera’s focus that itwastherighttimeto resume the was putonholdfor several years in partnership withSeattle Center served annually on track to exceed ticket sales innumber programs across ourstate –programs are each year through education andcommunity performances atMcCawHall for otherartorganizations Frequently collaborates withandbuildssets Now the largest artsemployer inthestate World’s Fair performances ofVerdi’s Aida Founded in1963asaresult ofthe1962
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Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit
Design Program Design Program NewNew Building Building [2008[2008 Design] Design] 2008 2008 41,949 SF 41,949 SF 36,686 SF 36,686 SF 15,936 SF 15,936 SF 35,206 SF 35,206 SF 9,266 SF 9,266 SF 2,326 SF 2,326 SF SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION CONCEPT DESIGN PRESENTATION 2016.02.18 141,369141,369 SF SF Photo: Brandon Patoc
RentonRenton NewNew Building Building Design Program Design Program ShopShop [2016[2016 Design] Design]102,325102,325 SF SF 2016 2016 16,937 SF 16,937 SF 29,460 SF 29,460 SF 24,522 SF 24,522 SF 19,221 SF 19,221 SF 29,993 SF 29,993 SF 9,266 SF 9,266 SF 2,326 SF 2,326 SF
131,725131,725 SF SF SHOP/STUDIO SHOP/STUDIO SHOP/STUDIO SHOP/STUDIO STAGING/LOADING STAGING/LOADING STORAGE STORAGE & EDUCATION & EDUCATION COMMUNITY COMMUNITY REHEARSAL/ REHEARSAL/ OFFICE OFFICE RETAIL RETAIL
4 Photo: Elise Bakketun 01 / OVERVIEW ROY ST
GOALS
• Create a purpose-built environment for world-class artistry in a new facility • Prioritize dedicated spaces for growing education and community engagement programs 5TH AVE N 5TH AVE 3RD AVE N 3RD AVE 2ND AVE N 2ND AVE
• N 6TH AVE
visitors to explore the arts N AVE TAYLOR • Consolidate operations under one roof McCaw Hall MERCER ST 191’ 6” • TO I-5
PROGRAM
• square-foot building MCCAW SITE • Creates an engaging presence for the Seattle HALL KCTS 338’ 3” • Visually showcases rehearsal rooms and teachers • Features dedicated community and education spaces allowing opera to offer
as support training and planning for off-site N (JENKINS WY) 4TH AVE programs MEMORIAL • Incorporates new resources to support STADIUM collaboration with partner organizations • location as rehearsal and performance spaces to increase collaboration and artistry • reducing the need to truck-in sets and props • Includes environmentally controlled areas • New Mercer street level retail space and • 1” = 120’ 4th and Mercer Elise Bakketun Photo: 0 120’ 240’ 480’ 720’ 5TH AVE N 5TH AVE
SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION CONCEPT DESIGN PRESENTATION 2016.02.18 BROAD5 ST 01 / OVERVIEW
BUDGET & SCHEDULE
PROJECT BUDGET
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2015 2016 2017 2018 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Conceptual Schematic Design Construction Design Design Development Documents Complete Complete Complete Complete DESIGN Seattle Design Commission Review Master Use Permit ENTITLEMENTS SEPA Addendum Submittal Demolition Excavation Foundation Building Permit Permit Permit Permit PERMITTING
Early Procurement Begins (Structural Steel, Elevators, Freight Lift) EARLY PROCUREMENT Opera Construction Move-in Begins Complete CONSTRUCTION Demolition Foundation Steel Structure Interior Complete, Complete Complete Complete Temp Occupancy
SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION CONCEPT DESIGN PRESENTATION 2016.02.18 6 SECTION 02 CONTEXT SF 5000 LR3 SF-5000 SM-85 02 / CONTEXT C2-40
NEIGHBORHOODS LR3LR3 ZONING QUEEN ANNE NC3-40 NC3P-40 SM-SLU
SITE 160/85-240 NC3-40
NC3-85 NC3-65
SM-85 SOUTH LAKE UNION
SM-SLU 240/125-400 IC-45 DMC-65 1” = 400’ BELLTOWN DENNY TRIANGLE 0 400’ 800’ 1600’ 2400’
SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION CONCEPT DESIGN PRESENTATION 2016.02.18 8 02 / CONTEXT
SEATTLE CENTER / CENTURY 21
CAMPUS-WIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES QUEEN ANNE
• A Great Gathering Place • • Entries and Edges • Walkability and Pedestrian Scale SEATTLE CENTER • Sustainability THEATRE DISTRICT • • Site Furnishings
THEATRE DISTRICT ZONE SITE
• Two-way Mercer should become a more pleasant walking environment • Prioritize quality design materials at Mercer street edge • Create a series of intimate scale spaces and buildings along the south edge
BELLTOWN
SEATTLE DESIGN COMMISSION CONCEPT DESIGN PRESENTATION 2016.02.18 9 02 / CONTEXT
UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
• Uptown is a growing Urban Center • Uptown encourages the development of a diverse range of housing types and affordability levels • neighborhoods and • Uptown celebrates Seattle Center as a vital part of the neighborhood • Uptown is best served by a strong multi-modal transportation system • Uptown’s open space supports healthy Uptown residents • Uptown is a vibrant emerging Arts and Culture • Uptown values its history
RECOMMENDATIONS @ SITE:
• • Implement Seattle Center Master Plan • Consider changing NC3 zoning to SM • Height Increase Pedestrian Improvement • • Mercer Arena Opera Use • • •