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Our mixed-use posts.

Aerial view of an empty office building to be converted to housing in Seattle.
Adaptive Reuse, Architecture, Mixed-Use, Multifamily Residential

Transforming Empty Office Buildings into Housing

In the wake of changing work dynamics after the pandemic, empty office buildings are a common sight. Meanwhile, the need is dire for more housing in the city. Many are seeing this as an opportunity to solve two problems at once, and a sustainable solution for urban living to boot.

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How long does it take to get a full building permit? – Board & Vellum
Ask a Designer, Commercial, Custom Residential, Landscape Architecture, Mixed-Use

How Long Does It Take to Get a Full Building Permit?

If you need a full building permit for your project (rather than an “over-the-counter” one) you need to include the additional time it takes for permit review in your project schedule. How long does it take to get a full building permit? It varies, but here is what you can expect in Seattle.

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Our Story

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Shophouse Meets Brownstone

Once a single-family home on a street populated by mixed-use buildings, this 1905 Foursquare is lifted to build a street-level café underneath, delivering an urban living trifecta: traditional home, meets commercial environment, plus a brownstone, all in one.

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