Seattle Modern Homes - Remington Court - Second Floor Framing

Framers completed the first floor and moved on the second level around June 18th. As shown in the picture, the framing of unit# 4 is progressing rapidly, while the framing on the front 3 units were impeded by the erection of the entry way columns, which provides support for part of the third floor. Seen here as exposed rebar. The concrete workers will build a form to mold the concrete around the rebar. Once this hurdle is overcome the framers can proceed with the framing of the second level. Second floor is the floor where the homeowner or their guest would enter the property. Between the columns is where the entry doors will be. The second floor features a great usable floor plan with living area designed to be towards the front and a galley kitchen towards the back.

The image to the left shows the progression of the construction activity once the columns are completed. The columns are designed to provide support for 1 of the 3 heavy duty floor joists for the 3rd level. The second floor is location of the access to exit/enter the home. Between the two columns are where the doors will be placed. Just the left of the entry/exit, will be floor to ceiling aluminum framed windows. These floor to ceiling windows will allow light to flood into space illuminating the living room, dining room, and the galley kitchen.

Towards the rear of the photo, you can see unit# 4 is progressing rapidly. The framers have installed the exterior sheathing around the skeleton frame. HybridSeattle is working to reconfigure the space within the structure. The initial design for unit# 4 had the main living area on the second level and the bedroom & den on the 3rd level. The ground floor level houses the carport for off-street parking for unit# 1 and unit# 4).

The views from inside unit# 4 are very nice and the quality of light is abundant. After seeing the views from the 3rd floor of unit 4, the team decided to swap floors, putting the living area on the third level and incorporating a roof top deck to take advantage of the view while relocating the bedroom area to the lower level. The image to the above left is from within unit#4 looking south toward N. Beacon Hill. The building in the background currently houses amazom.com headquarters. The image to the above right is on the 3rd floor of unit# 4 looking west toward Downtown Seattle with Columbia Tower in the background. Remington Court is locate 1 mile from Downtown Seattle.

The image to the left was taken from inside unit# 4 looking down at the second level spaces for unit #2 and #3. In the image you can see part of the stairs from the rear entry leading to the second level. Each of the units feature a rear entry/exit to gain access to the parking an other utilities. Upon the entering from the rear the homeowner or guest would be presented with the option to proceed to the lower lever (first floor) or the second level (second floor). This design incorporates the opportunity to provide autonomy if necessary for the lower level.

The second floor is framed and the support beams are in place. Walking the space on the second floor, I get a good feel of the circulation of the room and the functionality of the space. In many town home designs, the challenge for the home owner is the usability of the space. "Where do I put my sofa, recliner, television..." The floor plan design on the second floor of Remington Court offer a truly usable space with multiple options for the furniture configuration. The floor to ceiling windows provide a lush green view of Whale Fin park on the other side of East Remington Court.

Seattle Modern Homes - Remington Court - First Floor Framing

The concrete has cured and framers now take their position in the building process. Prior to constructing and fastening the walls, framers layout the outline of the spaces to identify the partitioning walls and any potential issues with utility supply lines. The space to the left is the unit furthest to the east (tentatively identified as unit #3). The first floor of this unit is designed as a garage. This space as well as the other 2 first floor spaces are equipped with in-floor hydronic heating, 3/4 bath and utility stubs for a small kitchenette or wet bar. At the opposite corner of the room is the location of the shower (between the concrete walls) for the 3/4 bath. The larger opening is the garage access from the street (E. Remington Court). Utility stubs are located on the west wall of the unit. Unit# 3 is the only unit with private attached parking. The open design of this floor plan allows the home owner to make any modification to meet their own specific need. The options are endless. Whether its an entertainment room, a home studio, a home office, an MIL, or in the case of unit#3, a heated garage.


Below is an image of the middle unit (tentatively identified as unit# 2). This image was taken from the SW corner of the unit looking in through what will be floor to ceiling windows. The 3/4 bath is located to the lower right corner. Windows to the rear offer the homeowner(s) the ability to wall off a portion of the space to provide an additional defined space. As mentioned above, the lower level space works well as an entertainment space, home office, or an MIL. Just to the right of the windows are the cut out for the rear door providing access to off-street parking spaces with alley access. Stairs will be constructed to access the the entry/exit and the second floor. Unlike other townhome projects, the lower level for the units at Remington Court are designed as adaptable, functional, and usable spaces filled with light. HybridSeattle designed the space an adaptable flex-space offering the homeowner the opportunity to utilize the space to meet their progressive needs of urban living. It is a hybrid space functioning well for multiple purposes.












Above are photos of the 4th unit located toward the rear (tentatively identified as unit#4) of the project along the alley. The image to the left is of the poured foundation and the image to the right shows the foundation walls. The ground level of unit# 4 will provide the off-street carport parking for unit# 1 and unit #4. To the left of the carport wall is the parking space provided for unit# 2. Also in the image to right you can see the rear access for unit #1.

Unit #4 will offer a roof top deck to take advantage of the view and provide a space for outdoor entertainment or relaxation. Access to unit# 4 is located on the south side of the structure leading in from E. Remington Court while entering through the future green space shown to the left. The door access for unit# 4 can be seen to the rear of the photo.