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Source: Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
May 22, 2023
400 Westlake Ave. N., once the site of a tire and service shop for British company Firestone and an emblem of Seattle’s auto row history, is now home to a net-positive energy, sustainable Class A office building, developed by Martin Selig Real Estate.
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May 11, 2023
As Seattle continues to transform, the life sciences industry has helped buoy the commercial real estate market and has been a major driver in employment growth in the region. With a strong focus on research and development, Seattle has become a hub for biotech and pharmaceutical companies alike, drawing industry-leading talent from around the world. At Martin Selig Real Estate, we believe that this growth is amplified by the economic principle of agglomeration, offering some explanation as to why Seattle has become a hotbed for life sciences.
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March 1, 2023
A transformed and expanded Federal Reserve Building opened at 1015 Second Ave. in late 2020. Developer Martin Selig, in collaboration with architect Perkins & Will, has converted the landmarked former ‘bankers bank’ into a 13-story office building with 204,000 square feet of office space, restored one-of-a-kind historic features, and amenities that include a fitness room and wraparound rooftop deck.
The renovation consisted of the restoration of an original five-story modernist structure, built in 1950, and topped it with seven new levels encased in a sleek glimmering glass ‘jewel-box’ of almost identical proportions. All new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including elevators, have also been installed and structural and seismic upgrades were done to strengthen the historic building.
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February 6, 2023
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) recently announced 10 winners of its annual Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards. These awards “honor and recognize projects that illustrate the possibilities of building with structural steel and highlight the many ways steel can help express architectural intent while
harnessing its unique advantages for both simple and complex structural systems.”
Two Washington projects were among the awardees. The Federal Reserve Building won a National Award — the top prize on offer — in the Projects Costing between $75 million to $200 million category
Read articleSource: Forbes
December, 2022
A property that appears high on lists of those seeking Pacific Northwest pieds-a-terre is The Modern, located in the Emerald City’s well-regarded downtown waterfront Belltown nook, the city’s most densely populated. Luxury features include nine-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows offering dramatic perspectives on the city skyline and Elliot Bay.
Read articleSource: Puget Sound Business Journal
November 14, 2022
Leasing activity at Martin Selig Real Estate’s new and planned Seattle office developments has been brisk, company leaders said on Friday. This underscores the much-talked-about flight to quality phenomenon and is spurring the company to look at upgrading or even redeveloping older buildings in its 33-building portfolio.
Leases are in play for around 60% of the office space in both the company’s new Federal Reserve Building downtown and 400 Westlake project in South Lake Union, said company founder Martin Selig and his daughter, Executive Vice President Jordan Selig.
Read articleSource: Ocean Home
October 22, 2022
Designed by architecture firm Perkins & Will, the residences at The Modern begin on the 13th floor and range from 495 to 2,459 square feet. To maximize views, each features floor-to-ceiling windows and is configured in a Z-shape, allowing for six glass corners instead of four. The property includes an open air, two-floor amenity space with five unique experiences including The Foyer, The Bar, The Video Wall, The Club Room, The Loft, and multiple private dining/executive board rooms. The Modern opened in early 2022 and is the first luxury residential property from developer Martin Selig Real Estate.
Read articleSource: Mansion Global
October 17, 2022
Mr. Mott is the principal design director for the Seattle chapter of Perkins & Will architects and was the design principal for a new luxury tower called The Modern. The building is in the heart of the Belltown neighborhood, the city’s busy downtown. Residences begin on the 13th floor; all amenities are underneath. With stunning views, each residence aims to be a “penthouse” of its own, as each one has tall, floor-to-ceiling windows, and views of Elliot Bay and the Seattle skyline.
Read articleSource: Leverage
September 28, 2022
When it comes to the luxury condo market, rarely does Seattle come to mind. However, a new tower that recently went up could change the game. The Modern is setting the bar for next-level luxury in Seattle, a project by commercial developer, Martin Selig Real Estate, and designed by Perkins & Will architecture firm.
Read articleSource: The Registry
December 1, 2021
Seattle, WA—The redevelopment of the historic Firestone Building at 400 Westlake topped out today in South Lake Union. The sixteen-story, 269,000-square-foot office building is owned by Martin Selig Real Estate (MSRE) and reuses the two-story historic façade of the Firestone Building, a 1929 Seattle landmark. The global design firm and architect behind the building, Perkins and Will, has preserved the architectural history while driving it into the future with modern environmental design and sustainable technology.
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