SMR is committed to designing and building affordable housing that meets the needs of diverse communities. Our Principal, Kate Smith, was recently interviewed by AHBL Inc. for an article highlighting innovative solutions to the housing crisis. Read the full article to learn more about our commitment to affordable housing. https://lnkd.in/gQv_TX2U
SMR Architects
建筑与规划
Seattle，WA 745 位关注者
We design, preserve, and advocate for affordable housing. It's our passion!
关于我们
SMR Architects is a 39-person, full-service architecture firm established in Seattle in 1977 as Stickney & Murphy Architects. Over our 44-year history, we have emerged as a leader in the fields of affordable housing, historic preservation, and sustainable design. Earlier this year, SMR acquired Tonkin Architecture and is in the process of fully integrating the Tonkin staff into our firm. We expect this acquisition to be complete by the end of 2021 and will result in expanded opportunities for our client and project partners as additional resources and expertise can be brought to each project. Over our 44-year history, SMR Architects has emerged as a leader in the field of affordable housing design in Washington State. For us, architecture is not just schematics and specifications; it is about the people who ultimately use and inhabit the buildings we design. At SMR, we create living spaces; our structures provide a place for life to happen as they enrich, anchor, and interact with the neighborhoods of which they are a part. Our team’s collaborative and creative approach to problem-solving, experience with neighborhood outreach and engagement, and sustainable philosophy help us serve both our clients and the community, always putting the interests of people first. Our staff and associates are engaged in the community and regularly volunteer for non-profit, historic, and service-based organizations. Our work is frequently recognized both locally and nationally for its exemplary contribution to affordable housing design. Most recently, Plaza Roberto Maestas was honored at the 2017 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention with the AIA/HUD Secretary’s “Creating Community Connection” Award. Last fall, SMR Architects also was recognized with a Friend of Housing Award by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission for exceptional contributions to creating and supporting affordable housing in the state.
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https://www.smrarchitects.com
SMR Architects的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 建筑与规划
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Seattle，WA
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- 合营企业
- 创立
- 1977
- 领域
- Affordable Housing、Adaptive Reuse、Historic Preservation、Mixed-Use、Multi-Family Housing、New Construction、Rehabilitation (Occupied and Unoccupied、Senior Housing、Site Planning、Supportive Housing、Sustainable Design和Transit-Oriented Development
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We are pleased to share the story of Housing Hilltop, a stunning mixed-use development. Our team at SMR worked closely with Tacoma Housing Authority, Brawner & Company, Walsh Construction Co. to deliver this stunning mixed-use development. Click the link below to learn how design-build collaboration led to significant cost savings and faster project delivery. Thanks to SMR Principal Rumi Takahashi for writing this article in partnership with Dale Newcombe from Walsh Construction! https://lnkd.in/gUKFy8PJ
Dialed in on efficiency design-build as a successful delivery method for affordable housing
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We are so excited about the progress on the Four Amigos - Beloved Community project in Columbia City! This mixed-use development will bring affordable housing, childcare, and community spaces to the neighborhood. Congrats to El Centro de la Raza, Walsh Construction Co., and the project team! #FourAmigos #BelovedCommunity #ColumbiaCity #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #Homes4AllKC
Project Update: Four Amigos - Beloved Community Development! Thrilled to share progress on the Four Amigos - Beloved Community project in Columbia City! This mixed-use development with 87 affordable housing units, the José Martí Child Development Center, Church of Hope, and Consejo offices is a tribute to the legacy of Roberto Maestas and his visionary partners Larry Gossett, Bob Santos, and Bernie Whitebear. Construction Update: Southwest corner of project, Scaffolding up to allow for tile installation at SW exterior fa?ade, Finishing up at SW corner, Paver installation in progress at courtyard, Play equipment in place, Interior work in progress at building interior spaces, Bike racks installed in main bike room, Temporary overhead door at courtyard installed, Tilework in progress, nearing completion. SMR Architects,Walsh Construction Co.
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Join Housing Development Consortium of Seattle - King County for the Seattle premiere of "No Place To Grow Old" on November 20th. This powerful film dives deep into the critical issue of senior homelessness in Portland, Oregon. The showing will begin with a live introduction by director Davey Schaupp and producer Michael Larson, followed by a 45 minute screening and expert panel discussion. After the screening, there will be a post-event networking opportunity at The Traveling Goat. Register today: bit.ly/40jnTbv #seniorhousing #affordablehousing #NoPlaceToGrowOld #Seattle
Don't forget to join us on November 20 for the Seattle premiere of No Place To Grow Old—a powerful exploration of the rising crisis of senior homelessness in Portland, Oregon. The evening will include a live introduction by director Davey Schaupp and producer Michael Larson, a 45 min screening, an expert panel discussion, and a networking opportunity afterwards. Learn more and register today! bit.ly/40jnTbv
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Congratulations to the City of Renton for receiving its twelfth Governor's Smart Communities Award! The award for the Sunset Gardens project was formally presented to the City by the Washington State Department of Commerce during a Renton City Council meeting earlier this week. Sunset Gardens is a new affordable housing development that serves veterans, persons with disabilities, and seniors, while also including space for the Renton Housing Authority's administrative office. Renton Housing Authority celebrated the building's grand opening last month. We enjoyed collaborating with RENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY and Andersen Construction on this important addition to Renton's Sunset neighborhood. #AffordableHousing #homes4allkc
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Join us for the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design (CIRD)'s 2023-2024 local design workshop showcase on Thursday, October 24th, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET. SMR Principal Kate Smith will participate in this webinar and discuss the Sunnyside Outlook project, an ambitious 57-acre initiative aimed at creating an inclusive community in Sunnyside. This project is being designed by an SMR team that includes Kate, Scott, and Whitney. During the webinar, you'll gain insights into CIRD's workshop process from various workshop communities and design partners at TBD Studio. CIRD brings together residents, non-profits, community organizations, and government to tackle design challenges. Don't miss this chance to see rural design in action! https://lnkd.in/gsrRBe-7
CIRD’s Local Design Workshops: The Process Explained
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We enjoyed African Community Housing & Development (ACHD)'s Journey Home Luncheon this afternoon! Our project team working on the Center for African Diaspora (Doug, Megan, and Whitney) attended and were inspired by powerful speakers, moved by cultural performances, and uplifted by community success stories. Thank you to all who made this luncheon unforgettable! #CommunityStrength #AffordableHousing #Homes4AllKC
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Douglas Ito, FAIA, SMR Managing Principal and 2024 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award recipient, was recently interviewed by Evelyn Lee of Practice of Architecture's podcast, Practice Disrupted. Listen to this episode to learn about his efforts designing 2,800+ affordable housing units, advocating for social justice in architecture, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Ito's message: Every architect has a voice - use it for positive change! #ArchitectureForGood #SocialJustice #AffordableHousing https://lnkd.in/gYAJk2FC
Practice Disrupted: 2024 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Honoree Douglas Ito, FAIA
https://practiceofarchitecture.com
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SMR is proud to be part of a transformative project bringing affordable housing to Seattle. Our design for the former Dumar Substation site at 1605 SW Holden Street will create 21 permanently affordable homes, thanks to a $3M investment from the Seattle Office of Housing. The four-story building will include a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units (below 80% AMI) as well as a ground-floor commercial space for community vibrancy. Kudos to all of our project partners: Homestead Community Land Trust, The Cultural Space Agency, and local supporters like HPAC: Highland Park, Riverview, & South Delridge Action Coalition and HPIC. Click the links below for more information on the project. www.tinyurl.com/dumarsite https://lnkd.in/g3FUs3if #homes4allkc
In a notable commitment to affordable homeownership, the Seattle Office of Housing has awarded a $3 million investment to Homestead Community Land Trust for the development of 21 permanently affordable homes at the former Dumar Substation site.?? ? Located at 1605 SW Holden St, the four-story building will include a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom homes priced below 80 percent Area Median Income (AMI).?? ? In partnership with The Cultural Space Agency, Homestead’s winning project proposal included plans for a “ground-floor commercial space to enhance community vibrancy.” The proposal garnered support from local organizations, like the Highland Park Action Coalition (HPAC) and Highland Park Improvement Club (HPIC).? ? Read the full announcement at https://lnkd.in/gnfNUNAG.? ? #homesteadclt #communitylandtrust #newsrelease #affordablehomes? #affordablehomeownership #permanentlyaffordable #homesteadcltinthenews #seattle #officeofhousing #dumar #highlandpark #communitydevelopment?SMR Architects
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Last night, one of SMR’s recent projects, Bloomside, was recognized during the AIA Washington Council's Civic Design Awards with an Honor Award for Equitable Communities. Located in Burien, Bloomside is DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center)'s first permanent supportive housing project outside Seattle and was part of the City of Burien’s Affordable Housing Demonstration Program. The development features 95 studio units of permanent supportive housing with supportive services and indoor/outdoor community spaces for single adults who are disabled and formerly homeless. The successful expansion of DESC’s facilities outside Seattle marks a significant achievement, establishing Bloomside as a model for future developments that combine affordable housing with comprehensive supportive services. SMR Associate Megan Espinoza accepted the award on behalf of the project team. Liz Hallas AIA, LEED AP BD+C, a juror for the awards program, noted, “This project can serve as a model as a challenging building typology – this team did a really nice job with it. Comprehensive support services are bundled with this, speaking to how we can do this successfully as a community and as a nation as a whole… On the design, some nice outdoor spaces were created for the residents. The composed elevations, certainly using strong colors and the mural of course, to draw people in and be really welcoming. Really a well done project on so many holistic aspects of what is within this building and designed very nicely. Congratulations to the team!” SMR Managing Principal Douglas Ito, FAIA was also recognized during the event for receiving the 2024 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award for his outstanding contributions to social responsibility in architecture. Congratulations to the Bloomside team and all of the winners in this year's awards program! https://lnkd.in/gZ8XWmu8
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