E|F Architects

Seattle based architects offering award-winning modern design for custom homes, cabins,residential and commercial projects.

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@GordonOfSeattle Looks like your DMs are closed.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@bobbyfijan I would go one more step and lose one of the upstairs bathrooms. It would add more usable space and save more $.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@bobbyfijan It would be better without the powder room on the main floor.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@UrbanistOrg @MayorofSeattle I’ll go back and look again. I’m curious to see if they loosened lot coverage for ADUs.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@UrbanistOrg @MayorofSeattle After a quick read it looks like a reorganization of the existing ADU provisions in NR zones. Has anything changed significantly?

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@benmaritz @pushtheneedle As a past board member (speaking for myself) I do think designs are improved by the process. Nonetheless I don’t think the design benefits justify the time and money costs incurred during a housing crisis. The focus should be on the social costs not negating the benefits.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@UrbanistOrg Not so sure. I doubt a Seattle owner would try, with the permitting process as only one of the reasons.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle I just reread the proposed changes. 50% lot coverage allowed. The sixplex shown is 3200sf which is 64%. In terms of FAR, why not eliminate it completely as it was only added relatively recently (2020?)

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle Also, the drawing in the original post shows 10' front and rear yards. Current zoning requires 20' front & rear for a 100' lot.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle @benmaritz I chose this example because it was not that simple and the design team made a major revision to their design, moving the elevator core. Take a look at the full packets & transcripts for all of the design iterations and let me know what you think.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle @benmaritz You’re making the assumption that even though I see some benefits, that I support the design review program, especially in its current version. I’m not interested in a debate. Reread @benmaritz’s original post.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle @benmaritz For single family we have to comply with design related items that are baked into the code and handled by staff, as @benmaritz suggested should be done with all projects.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle @benmaritz The approved design resolved this issue elegantly. I am curious whether the design team thought the project got better over time.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle @benmaritz There were more than two versions and I respect that our opinions may differ. At one point there was a prominent multistory blank wall facing Denny as you walked down from Capitol Hill. We felt this was a poor design choice and was contrary to the guidelines.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@pushtheneedle @benmaritz As an example, I think SDCI project 3034759-LU had significant improvements made by the design team in response to the West Board’s comments.

[E|F Architects @eggfarkarch]

@benmaritz Maybe, but I thought the non-architects on the board I was on were at least as important to improving the projects. I held the “neighborhood”, not architect, seat and tried to represent those interests.

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@ParallelsCares Is Parallels compatible with https://t.co/ubha1BoYUk on Apple Silicon and if so what specs would be required on a MacBook Pro?