Johnston Architects

We'd be honored to receive your vote in the Archello Awards! JG Whittier is a finalist in the Low Rise Project of the Year category! You can vote at the link below: https://lnkd.in/edQQwBB6

"For the?new 52,000-sf Senior & Community Center?in Redmond, Wash., the exposed mass timber structure is an element of a sustainable building that runs on air-source heat pumps, all-electric building systems, and a 156-kW solar photovoltaic array. The mass timber also contributes to the building’s’ biophilic architectural design that is meant to foster occupant wellbeing. (The center’s designer was Opsis Architecture, in collaboration with Johnston Architects.) The Center, which opened last May, boasts a Kid Zone, group exercise room, flexible classroom space, Senior Lounge, Senior Library, gymnasium, Red Oak Community Room, stage for performances, and an events terrace." Thank you Building Design+Construction Media for featuring the new Redmond Senior & Community Center in your article about mass timber "firsts". https://lnkd.in/gx8k5njR Photos by Lara Swimmer

"JA developed textural brick patterns on the north and south facades of the development, included frames of brick around unit entries, and designed perforated brick privacy screens and front stoops on the west facade entries, enlivening the public-facing sides of the building while limiting the use of the material. Adapting and creating this alternative brick method allowed our team to prioritize the important task of fitting in with the neighborhood while meeting our sustainability and energy efficiency goals. In the brief time since Winston’s completion, more alternatives to traditional clay brick have become available. European brick made from 60 to 90% recycled industrial and construction waste is beginning to be used in the US, and hopefully domestic production can catch up soon. If Winston Townhomes were in design today, our material of choice would be a high percentage recycled-content brick." Read more of Mary Johnston's piece about Winston Townhomes in Green Building and Design at the link below. Photography: Rafael Soldi. Landscape Architecture: Karen Kiest Landscape Architects Developer & Contractor: Storybuilt https://lnkd.in/gAzX5srj

Maple Leaf Flats is inspired by the turn-of-the-century buildings in the surrounding neighborhood and named for the vibrantly colored maple trees that line this quiet street. Walking distance to restaurants, grocery stores, retail amenities, Green Lake, playgrounds, and the community’s historic Carnegie library, Maple Leaf Flats is scaled to the boulevards and existing mix of housing and commercial buildings around it. Horizontal brick anchors the project to the site while also reflecting the early 20th century multi-family architecture in the neighborhood. The fa?ade is broken up horizontally with large, operable windows and cedar panels, reducing its massing and complementing the mid-century buildings interspersed on the block. Ground level units feature individual patios surrounded by lush landscaping in rusted metal planters and cedar privacy panels. These green, outdoor spaces create an enhanced pedestrian experience and produce the feeling of a ‘front yard’ in this residential area. The four-story project includes studio, one- and two-bedroom flats with an emphasis on modern urban living. With just 42 residential units, Maple Leaf Flats is relatively small for a multi-family project in Seattle, which lends it an element of exclusivity and allows for great attention to detail. A small communal space on the first floor provides an additional living or co-working area and offers opportunities for casual interactions between neighbors. The roof deck provides multiple spaces for entertainment and relaxation, including an outdoor grill and dining area, lounge seating, and a cozy fire pit complete with views of Green Lake, the forests of Woodland Park, the Olympic Mountains, and the surrounding urban fabric. Maple Leaf Flats achieved a Built Green 4 Star certification through several unique strategies. Rather than installing water heaters in each residence, two central boilers support the needs of the entire building. Units include as many locally and regionally sourced finish materials as possible and include no carpeting, which improves air quality with drastically reduces off-gassing. LED light fixtures, green roof strategies to filter rainwater, and building envelope improvements that surpass Seattle’s stringent energy code all contribute to Maple Leaf Flats’ sustainable footprint. Photos by Rafael Soldi. Landscape Architecture by Karen Kiest Landscape Architects. General Contractor was Charter Construction, Inc. Architecture & Interior Design by JA. https://lnkd.in/gAuyKjBZ

Shared Roof is open in Phinney Ridge and the rendering-to-reality magic is real. Here it is during the Golden Hour... Rendering by JA / Photo by Andrew Storey

?? Today is your LAST CHANCE to vote for JG Whittier in the NAIOP Washington State Night of the Stars Peoples Choice Awards! ?? https://lnkd.in/gR_yPkEi We'd love your vote for this smaller-scale multifamily development in Ballard/Crown Hill. Check it out for yourself! Developed by Lake Union Partners / Built by BMDC Services, LLC. Landscape by Karen Kiest Landscape Architects Photos by Andrew Nam

"The City of Redmond, WA Senior & Community Center provides flexible spaces, from a commercial kitchen-equipped community room for events and gatherings to the Kids Zone, where Redmond’s youngest residents can engage in creative and exploratory play. Public art celebrating Redmond's cultural heritage and diversity is also a focal point both inside and out, with a striking multi-story mural welcoming visitors at the entry. Built for longevity, the space serves as a place where Redmond residents, young and senior, families and individuals, can come together to pursue health, enrichment, and fun." Architect of Record: Opsis Architecture Mass Timber Installer: Carpentry Plus, Inc. Mass Plywood Panel Manufacturer: Freres Wood Landscape: Groundswell Studio Photography: Lara Swimmer You can learn more about this project on Architizer: https://lnkd.in/gQBq-daf

"Prioritizing sustainability throughout this project, Opsis and JA utilized various innovative features to achieve design and efficiency goals. Mass Plywood Panels (MPP) made from climate-resilient wood emphasize a deep commitment to eco-friendly design, and the building's energy needs are met through air-source heat pumps for efficient heating and cooling. This highly efficient building aligns perfectly with Redmond’s Climate Emergency Declaration goals, demonstrating a commitment to carbon neutrality." You can read all about the City of Redmond, WA Senior & Community Center, and the collaboration between Opsis Architecture and JA to create this aspirational and sustainable facility, on Archello. Photos by Lara Swimmer https://lnkd.in/gXq2fSKS

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? Wow! Thank you to NAIOP Washington State for recognizing JG Whittier as a FINALIST in this year's Night of the Stars Awards! ? We were happy to work with Lake Union Partners, as well as landowners Tom and Dan Foster, on this smaller-scale mixed-use development at the edges of Ballard & Crown Hill in Seattle. Special thanks to our collaborators: Karen Kiest Landscape Architects BMDC Services, LLC., General Contractor Coughlin Porter Lundeen, Civil & Structural Engineers Sider + Byers Mechanical Electrical Engineers Emerald City Engineers, Inc., Electrical Engineers PanGeo, Geotechnical Engineers Conley Group, An ABBAE Company, Building Envelope Patrick Hayes, Energy Consultant Studio Pacifica, Accessibility Specialist A3 Acoustics, LLP Chelsea Wirtz, Muralist Andrew Nam, Photographer We'd love your VOTE for JG Whittier in the People's Choice category! Learn more about cast your ballot at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gR_yPkEi