PROJECT PARNTER(S)
Designers: Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg Client: Washington Mutual

LOCATION
Seattle, Washington, 17th floor of the new WaMu Tower at 1305 Second Ave
Note: the roof deck is private and requires special permission to access it. However, it can also be rented for weddings and events.

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS
3GR, 2Wp

DESCRIPTION
Due to unique zoning conditions (1/2 block at one height limit, 1/2 block at another) Washington Mutual had an opportunity to create an amenity space for their employees in the sky looking out to Puget Sound. This extensive green roof features nods to the bank's history (such as a giant sculptural abacus) and the region's natural environment.

Drifts of plantings provide a dramatic graphic when in the space and when viewed from the offices above.

PHOTOS AND DRAWINGS


LESSONS LEARNED
The detailing is very tight and the overall effect is quite dramatic. However, it seems that by not truly making this a public space, some element is lost. Beautiful nonethelesss.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ASLA 2007 Professional Design Award