Blog

Updated 411 on the 4111

  • Post author:

(Updated: 12/26 9:20 am: I misread the order of things and got “newer” and “older” designs reversed. Corrected flow and opinions on same below.)

There was quite a bit of conversation a week ago about the 4111 Stone Way development project, and whether the building design was a “fit” for the neighborhood. One sharp-eyed reader pointed out that older drawings of the building provided in the Early Design Guidance document available on the City of Seattle web site shows a much more attractive, neighborhood friendly building in many ways. At left is the drawing as it appears in the original proposal, at right is the more recent version.

Little details have disappeared, such as the greenery down the center, a continuous canopy with roll-up doors for better pedestrian – shop interaction, open windows and a dog on a leash. OK, the dog on the leash could probably make it into the newer drawing with a squint, as well, but there does seem that some “value engineering” has gone one.

Discover more from Wallyhood

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

This Post Has 2 Comments

  1. the emperors robe is lovely December 26, 2011

    trust the developers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  2. prop3 December 27, 2011

    These renderings are preliminary, not carved-in-stone commitments from the owner. They are just a starting point for a conversation with the City and neighbors. That’s why they typically lack detail. To claim that there have been wholesale changes in the design is a stretch. I looked at both renderings, and I just don’t see it. In any case, the proposed building looks much better than the existing building.

Comments are closed.