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activates the streetscape through the incorporation of 24,000-square-feet of ground-floor retail space, seating and attractive drought-resistant landscaping, an integrated streetcar stop, a cross-block connection with a glass canopy designed by world-renowned artist Spencer Finch, and several inviting open spaces that feature commissioned artworks from Seattle natives Corson Studio and Lead Pencil Studio. Te four new ultra-sustainable buildings leverage location, connectivity and collaboration to further the vision for South Lake Union.” When all is said and done, the web giant plans to occupy 10 million square feet of office space in downtown Seattle, capable of holding 50,000 employees, according to the Seattle Times.
Future Two of the biggest construction projects coming to downtown Seattle are Rainier Square and the “4/C” tower, and both will mitigate earthquake risks using large water tanks, or “tuned liquid mass dampers” (TLMDs), installed at the top of the buildings. Designed for these projects by engineers at Seattle-based Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA), the water in these tanks will slosh and counteract the movement of a swaying building in the event of an earthquake or even a powerful wind gust to help steady the building, provided that the length, depth and volume of water in the tank is proportioned properly, says Ron Klemencic, chairman and CEO of MKA.
“Both towers (Rainier Square and 4/C) will be designed to withstand an earthquake with a Richter magnitude greater than 8.0,” said Klemencic. “Tis is an earthquake which occurs once every 2,500 years. Te latest, state-of-the-art seismic design technology will be used for the design of both towers.” One of the projects that will use these tuned liquid dampers is also one of the biggest proposed projects in Seattle: Te 1,111-foot-tall 4/C tower, proposed by Miami-based condominium developer Crescent Heights Inspirational Living. It will stand 101 stories high and will be the biggest skyscraper on the West Coast once completed, according to documents filed with the city. Te 4/C tower will include 310,762 square feet of office space, including two levels of retail space, six levels of office space and six levels for a hotel. Te tower will also include 1,200 apartment units (more than one million square feet of residential space), documents show. Near the site of the proposed 4/C tower is the site of another proposed high-rise, the Rainier Square redevelopment project, which was issued a Master Use Permit in December. Te project is being developed by Seattle’s Wright Runstad & Company. Te mixed use Rainier Square project includes a tower of 58 stories containing more than 750,000 square feet of office space and approximately 200 apartment units. Te project also includes 30,000 square feet of distinctive restaurants and retail shops and a 155 room premium
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