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Press Building

photo by GGLO

Facts

• Project Name: Press Building
• Year Built: 2002
• Address: Belmont and Pine
• Designer: GGLO/Hewitt
• Developer: Harbor Properties
• Design Review Board: Capitol Hill/First Hill/Central District
• Design Guidelines Applied: Design Review Guidelines for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings
• Size:
• • 93,014 sq ft
  • 75 condominium units
• Zoned: NC3-65
• Project Type: Mid-Rise Residential

Design Guidelines Met
The Capitol Hill/First Hill/Central District Design Review Board determined the following Design Review Guidelines for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings were the most important for the designers to address:

Architectural Context
(Guideline C-1)

Press displays the "rail and rung" and "autorow" character of the Pike/Pine neighborhood. The residential entry and lobby are located on the rungs of the ladder at Belmont Avenue, while commercial uses are located along the rail of Pine Street.

Streetscape Compatibility
(Guideline A-2)

The Press' roll-up storefronts, tile accents, canopies for weather protection and high quality exterior materials reflect the urban character of the neighborhood.

Parking and Vehicle Access
(Guideline A-8)

Access to the structured parking garage is kept away from Pine Street and located on Belmont Avenue, avoiding any interference with the pedestrian streetscape experience.

Corner Lots
(Guideline A-10)

A large canopy, a tapered and tile-covered column, and a rooftop trellis emphasize the corner's uniqueness. The brick exterior is pulled back from the corner at Belmont and Pine, which combines with the change in character of the metal siding and windows to provide articulation to the corner facades.

Residential Open Space
(Guideline A-7)

Open space at the street-level courtyard, second-level terrace and mews allows for connection to the streetscape and community room while breaking down the building's scale. A rooftop deck provides greenery, views and an attractive outdoor area for the residents and guests.