THIS IS A BETTER WORK DAY
We believe workplaces should be connective, comfortable and promote health and wellness.
Don’t just learn, experience.
Don’t just read, absorb.
Don’t just change, transform.
Don’t just relate, advocate.
Don’t just promise, prove.
Don’t just criticize, encourage.
Don’t just think, ponder.
Don’t just take, give.
Don’t just see, feel.
Don’t just dream, do.
Don’t just hear, listen.
Don’t just talk, act.
Don’t just tell, show.
Don’t just exist, live.
- Roy T. Bennett
THIS IS A BETTER WORK DAY
We believe workplaces should be connective, comfortable and promote health and wellness.
Don’t just learn, experience.
Don’t just read, absorb.
Don’t just change, transform.
Don’t just relate, advocate.
Don’t just promise, prove.
Don’t just criticize, encourage.
Don’t just think, ponder.
Don’t just take, give.
Don’t just see, feel.
Don’t just dream, do.
Don’t just hear, listen.
Don’t just talk, act.
Don’t just tell, show.
Don’t just exist, live.
- Roy T. Bennett
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The U District
12th & Brooklyn Aves, NE
Seattle—Washington
WE'RE REDEFINING WHAT IS CENTRAL
The University District is positioned to become Seattle’s premier neighborhood for office. Located just blocks from the University of Washington and the city’s top talent. The Chapter Buildings are also steps from Light Rail and within 10 minutes of South Lake Union and Downtown. This is where leading companies connect with the brightest minds of today and tomorrow. See full aerial map →
THIS PLACE HAS HEART
Find yourself one block off the U District’s vibrant Ave and just a short walk to your favorite lunch spots and day-to-day conveniences.
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
EXPERIENCES
HOTELS
CAFFEINE
Floating Bridge Brewing
Portage Bay Café
Shultzy's Bar & Grill
Thai Tom
Flowers
H-Mart
Target
Trader Joe's
Henry Art Gallery
Neptune Theater
Graduate Seattle & rooftop bar Mountaineering Club
Sharetea
Slate Coffee Roasters
AN EASIER COMMUTE AND ACCESS TO ALL
Getting here is easy. The Chapter Buildings are one block from Light Rail and a few more to the Burke Gilman Trail and I-5. University Way, dubbed the Ave by locals, is one block over. Once you’re here, your favorite lunch spots and day-to-day conveniences are a short walk away. See full aerial map →
Sustainably Built
The Chapter Buildings run on planet and budget friendly systems. Targeting LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications, these are healthy work environments with amenities focused on wellbeing, and beauty around each corner.
Safe and resilient—creating healthy environments that work.
Ventilation
Air Quality
Water Quality
Thermal Health
Lighting and Views
2-tower office project aims to write new chapter for Seattle's U-District
Marc Stiles, Puget Sound Business Journal
"The companies have named the project the Chapter Buildings. That's a nod to the influence of academia on the neighborhood as well as the district, which is starting a new chapter as a high-rise neighborhood resulting from the landmark zoning changes the city approved three years ago... The Chapter Buildings project will be the first opportunity for major employers to locate near the University of Washington in 'world-class' office space."
The Buildings
CHAPTER BUILDINGS
Located in the heart of Seattle’s U District, Buildings I and II seamlessly connect to each other and the greater neighborhood.
12th & Brooklyn Aves. NE
Seattle—Washington
Overview
Building I features large open floor plates, expansive views and the Brooklyn Cut. Spaces that boast tons of natural light, diversity in work environments, and a grand arrival.
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32,000 Average RSF on floors 3-7
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13’ floor to floor height
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Code +1 plumbing fixtures on all floors
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Full gym, locker rooms, bike storage and service
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Brick exterior with operable punch windows and curtain wall accent
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Knockouts in slab for communicating stairwells between offices
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Covered mid-block pedestrian corridor connecting to an 8,000 SF park space
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200 stall underground garage
OVERVIEW
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11,700 Average RSF on floors 8-12
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6,500 RSF outdoor amenity space on 8
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13’ floor to floor height
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Code +1 plumbing fixtures on all floors
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Full gym, locker rooms, bike storage and service
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Brick exterior with operable punch windows and curtain wall accent
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Knockouts in slab for communicating stairwells between offices
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Covered mid-block pedestrian corridor connecting to an 8,000 SF park space
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200 stall underground garage
OVERVIEW
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The Brooklyn Cut
Designed for walk and talk meetings or a quicker path to lunch. The Brooklyn Cut brings you through the space and welcomes you to stop along the way.
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Creates a continuous green connection between 12th and Brooklyn Avenues, Bldg I and II
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Multiple gathering spaces
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Bench seating among lush plantings
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Large volume space with warm wood wall and integrated lighting
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Fronted by the building lobby and retail spaces
Get Outside
From rooftop decks and outdoor cafés to the Brooklyn Cut and adjacent park space, working here means fresh air and fresh ideas.
The Concept
Amenities that matter
Where showing up is the best part of your day. We’ve prioritized health, wellness and happiness. Bright gym spaces with top equipment, and comfortable locker rooms make mid-day workouts easy.
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Rooftop decks with territorial and skyline views
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Conference and independent work spaces
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Touchless fixtures throughout including touchless destination dispatch elevators
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Inspired outdoor spaces for mid-day refection
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Upscale fitness center
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Spa-like shower and locker rooms
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Multi-modal transit access
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Bike storage and servicing
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Beloved local retail and cafés
Project Highlights
388,000 RSF
Office Space
21,000 SF
Outdoor Space
1 Block from
Light Rail
LEED Gold
Certification
Parking
BUILDING I.
205 stall underground garage accessed via 12th Avenue NE
BUILDING II.
85 stall underground garage accessed via alley
Building Area
TOTAL
Office/Life Science: 392,800 RSF
Retail: 12,500 RSF
Total: 405,300 RSF
BUILDING I.
Office: 243,300 RSF
Retail: 8,500 RSF
BUILDING II.
Life Science: 149,500 RSF
Retail: 4,000 RSF
OUTDOOR/AMENITY SPACES
5,200 SF midblock connector (Brooklyn Cut)
8,000 SF neighborhood open space
7,800 SF occupiable amenity deck (Bldg 1)
710 SF private tenant deck (Bldg 2)
2,500 SF rooftop amenity deck (Bldg 2)
1,700 SF rooftop indoor amenity/lounge (Bldg 2)
Certifications
Projected LEED Gold
Projected Fitwel Certification
Team
DESIGN ARCHITECT
Portman Architects
ARCHITECT(S)
CollinsWoerman
Portman Architects
ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Collin Woerman
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
GGLO
CIVIL ENGINEER
CPL
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DCI
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEER
MacDonald-Miller
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Stantec
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Lease Crutcher Lewis (Bldg 1)
BNBuilders (Bldg 2)
Property Manager
Urban Renaissance Group
Developer
Touchstone
Portman Holdings
Amenities
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Rooftop decks with territorial and skyline views
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Conference and independent work spaces
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Connective indoor / outdoor amenity spaces
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Direct access to new public park
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Upscale Fitness center
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Spa-like shower and locker rooms
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Bike storage and service
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Multi-modal transit access
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Beloved local retail and cafes
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5,200 SF Midblock pedestrian connector
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Multiple slab knockouts per floor for communicating stairs
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Touchless fixtures throughout including destination dispatch elevators
Chapter Building II.
ADDRESS
4536 Brooklyn Avenue NE
153,500 RSF
PROJECT SIZE
18,500 RSF
AVERAGE FLOOR PLATE
0.5 / 1,000
PARKING RATIO
13' 8"
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
Chapter Building I.
ADDRESS
4530 12th Avenue NE
251,800 RSF
PROJECT SIZE
31,200 SF (L2-L7)
11,000 SF (L8-L12)
AVERAGE FLOOR PLATE
0.8 / 1,000
PARKING RATIO
13'
FLOOR-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT
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