New Lowrise Multifamily Development
Carkeek Park Townhomes
Twenty-one townhomes act as a buffer between a single-family neighborhood and a busy commercial arterial.
This collection of sophisticated townhomes occupies an awkwardly-shaped site at the intersection of Holman Road NW and 7th Avenue NW. Combining three lots and spanning from 7th to 6th Avenue NW, the project provides an urban transition from the predominately single-family residential development to the south, to the commercial activity along Holman Road.
The project includes three buildings with a total of 21 residential dwelling units and 17 parking spaces. Featuring a refined palette of materials applied to simple, elegant, residential forms, the project offers an alternative to the banal and boxy development found in much of Seattle’s low-rise zones.
Anything but Boxy
Peaked roofs and a refined palette of building materials offer a refreshing alternative to much of Seattle’s standard low-rise zones. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Anything but Boxy
Peaked roofs and a refined palette of building materials offer a refreshing alternative to much of Seattle’s standard low-rise zones. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Connected but Unique
With complementary façades on each group of townhomes, the community feels cohesive yet unique. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Connected but Unique
With complementary façades on each group of townhomes, the community feels cohesive yet unique. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Neighborhood Sized
Located in a transitional area between residential and commercial zones, these townhomes feel right-sized within their neighborhood context. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Neighborhood Sized
Located in a transitional area between residential and commercial zones, these townhomes feel right-sized within their neighborhood context. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
The design is a contextual response to the site, with each building carefully addressing its location. Street-facing units are maximized on the frontages of 6th Avenue, 7th Avenue, and Holman Road, contributing to a strong street wall with well-composed entries incorporating generous landscaping. Kitchen, living, and dining spaces are located at ground level to activate the sidewalk and support community within the development and in the neighborhood beyond.
At the center of the site, a collection of ten townhomes strings from west to east, elegantly stepping with the slope of existing grade. These units front a south-facing, terraced access walk with landscaping combining native plants found in nearby Carkeek Park with adapted ornamentals to add seasonal color, texture, and robust variation.
Seamless Transitions
Street-facing units blend with the bordering arterials in a seamless, accessible way. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Seamless Transitions
Street-facing units blend with the bordering arterials in a seamless, accessible way. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Modern Materials
The townhomes exude a modern confidence in a materials palette of white, black, and natural wood finishes. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Modern Materials
The townhomes exude a modern confidence in a materials palette of white, black, and natural wood finishes. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Easy Access
Easy access to units via foot or bike open these homes to the pedestrian corridor, while a limited number of parking spaces ensures street parking isn’t overloaded. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Easy Access
Easy access to units via foot or bike open these homes to the pedestrian corridor, while a limited number of parking spaces ensures street parking isn’t overloaded. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Neighborly Feel
The units are high on aesthetics, offering an elegant, holistic, neighborly experience from all sides. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Neighborly Feel
The units are high on aesthetics, offering an elegant, holistic, neighborly experience from all sides. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Welcoming Entryways
Entryways offer a welcoming environment, maximizing landscaping potential for a lush, natural feel. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Welcoming Entryways
Entryways offer a welcoming environment, maximizing landscaping potential for a lush, natural feel. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Pedestrian Pathway
The pedestrian pathway through the community offers welcoming yet private entries for residents. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Pedestrian Pathway
The pedestrian pathway through the community offers welcoming yet private entries for residents. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Access to Transit
The community provides easy access to the city’s robust transit system, making getting around without a car a breeze. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Access to Transit
The community provides easy access to the city’s robust transit system, making getting around without a car a breeze. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Gabled Roofs
The series of striking gabled roofs feel at home, helping it seamlessly blend in with the adjacent residential neighborhood. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Gabled Roofs
The series of striking gabled roofs feel at home, helping it seamlessly blend in with the adjacent residential neighborhood. Carkeek Park Townhomes | Photo by Cindy Apple.
Notes & Credits
Architecture and Landscape Architecture by Board & Vellum.
Built by Shelter Homes.
Photography by Cindy Apple.
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