2008 MFE Awards
Merit: Mid-Rise
Submitted by: SECO Development Bristol II in Renton, Wash., has one distinct advantage: It's set in the Pacific Northwest's pristine landscape. The 195-unit mid-rise sits next to the 62-acre Gene Coulon Park, which has 1.5 miles of waterfront pathways, boat launch docks, tennis and basketball courts, places to swim, and barbeque and picnic areas. But it's more than location that makes locally based SECO Development's project a winner.
Ground-floor retail covers a parking core for the entire structure. Above that sit four stories of colorful luxury residences. There are also two aboveground courtyards with a spa, barbeque centers, and gathering spots for the young, urban professionals that live in the building. Topping it all of is a rooftop deck with views of Seattle, the Olympic Mountains, Mt. Rainer, and Lake Washington.
Bristol II's units average 925 square feet and offer residents the ability to entertain guests with a fully equipped social room and kitchen; audio/visual capabilities; and a private theater.
