SEATTLE-Vulcan Real Estate has completed a full block redevelopment project which includes the two-building Stack House Apartments and the Supply Laundry Building historic landmark renovation in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

Named after the iconic 140 foot smoke stack that once served the Supply Laundry Building, the development is bordered by Yale and Pontius Avenues to the east and west, and Republican and Harrison streets to the north and south. Pedestrian-oriented walkways create through-block connections, guiding residents and passersby into the landscaped public plaza and courtyard spaces in the center of the block.

“We are thrilled to introduce this revitalized and sustainably developed block to the South Lake Union neighborhood,” said Ada Healey, vice president of real estate for Vulcan. “The project demonstrates Vulcan's commitment to maintain and enhance the character of the neighborhood through historic renovation and the development of a dynamic new community.”

The ultra-sustainable office and retail project combines restoration and adaptive reuse in the 106-year-old Supply Laundry Building, a City of Seattle Landmark. Among the sustainable features are bio-filtration swales and cisterns to collect rainwater for site landscaping and rooftop urban agriculture. Other green features include a high efficiency reverse cycle chiller plant to heat domestic hot water, eco-friendly building materials, energy efficient windows, high efficiency air source heat pumps, and onsite Zipcars. 

Located at 1280 Harrison Street, Stack House Apartments consists of two seven-story residential buildings, totaling 278 units and 293,000 square feet. The West building opened in October, and the Southeast building features 90 homes and was 91% pre-leased before the first tenant moved in in mid-August.

The modern buildings offer open one bedroom, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, lofts, and townhomes. Each home features vinyl hardwood floors in the living areas, soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, Energy Star rated stainless steel appliances, water efficient plumbing fixtures, and energy and water-efficient washer/dryers.

Amenities include pet-friendly residences, an urban rooftop garden, Wintergarden, two roof decks, fitness center and sports court, media room, guest suite, community center, conference room, business center, bike storage and a 305-stall parking garage shared with the Supply Laundry Building.

Stack House Apartments has been awarded LEED for Homes Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Vulcan took an innovative approach to design and restoration in order to maintain the building characteristics and balance historic preservation requirements with energy efficient features. The brick masonry exterior, masonry smokestack, and original wood windows were restored, and existing mid-century aluminum windows were replaced with new energy efficient single-hung windows resembling the original wood windows.

Construction for the full block began in February 2012. The project team for Stack House and Supply Laundry Building included general contractor Exxel Pacific, Inc.; architect, Runberg Architecture Group; structural engineer, Coughlin Porter Lundeen; and sustainability consultant, O'Brien and Company.

Seattle-based Vulcan Real Estate directs all real estate investment activities for Vulcan Inc., a Paul Allen company.