Beginning with this 15,000 SF ten unit fee-simple live/work townhouse complex in North Seattle, PLACE has designed a number of live/work projects around town for Knoll Development. These projects are part of a larger movement to a whole new housing type, reminiscent of early 20th century small town living, when home was right above the shop. Live/ work has become a touchstone concept in Seattle housing.

Three story units averaging 1200 - 2000 square feet offer flexible space for commercial and even light industrial ventures at grade, and generous modern living space above. The applications are varied: these units have been adopted by practicing artists, service providers such as accountants and real estate agents, engineers and architects, personal trainers, and even a bike shop. The central courtyard facilitates community and commerce, while private side entrances with direct access to upstairs also allow owners to come and go privately as they please. Bringing work and home back together in walkable communities like Roosevelt and Ravenna builds lively neighborhoods, saves commuting time, makes tremendously efficient use of the buildings, and reduces everyone’s carbon footprint.