(Home Page) Live in a Landmark Welcome to city living like you've never seen it before. These sophisticated urban homes are located atop a full-service hotel and spa in a dramatic new building at Olive Way and Eighth Avenue in the heart of Seattle’s downtown retail neighborhood. Come explore a whole new way of living well in the city. 1.1 (Architecture) Mid City Modern This 36-story glass tower, designed by renowned New York architect Richard Gluckman, is clad in a tight sheet of clear, translucent, and blue-tinted glazing. Vertical glass fins catch the light and animate the surface with shifting shadows over the course of the day, adding sculptural dimension and depth. In a field of fritted translucent glazing, large transparent oblong shapes are inscribed in the translucent glass surface along the façade and around the corner to the alley, allowing unexpected views into the hotel lobby and retail spaces. The variation between transparency and translucent color at the street level creates a fascinating pattern for strollers, passing traffic, and people in neighboring buildings. 1.3 (Home Features) Comfort and luxury, street level to living room. When you live at Olive 8, you and your guests enjoy the convenience and security of personalized concierge service in a private lobby with a fireplace and seating area. Two dedicated elevators serve only the residential floors and provide direct access to secured parking and storage areas. Studio, one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, two-bedroom and penthouse homes, each with a spacious private balcony 9.5- to 10-foot ceiling heights, 11- to 12-foot ceilings in penthouses Common areas include a game room, lounge, expansive terrace and pet exercise area Access to hotel freight elevators for moving Discounted hotel services 1.7 (Spa/Fitness Center) Rev up or wind down without leaving the building. Begin your day with a stimulating workout and end it with a relaxing massage. Right where you live. High-energy exercise and blissful serenity abound in equal measure at the Olive 8 spa and fitness center, which offers a full menu of services to residents and guests. Luxury locker room and shower area Massage and treatment rooms 65-foot lap pool and Jacuzzi whirlpool Yoga, Pilates and aerobics workout studios Cardio exercise equipment and weight-training areas 1.8 (Hotel Amenities) Choose quiet seclusion or self-indulgence. If you had your life to live over, wouldn't you live it over a great hotel? When you live at Olive 8, you'll be able to choose from a full range of luxury hotel amenities—including room service and housekeeping—with just a phone call. In case you have better things to do than cooking and cleaning. Dramatic hotel lobby with restaurant dining, cocktail lounge and bar Business center, dry-cleaning and other essential services 350 full-service guest rooms 13,000-square-foot health club, spa and pool facilities 15,000 square feet of meeting rooms with event catering City Life Tell your friends you run to work. They don't need to know it's only a block away. Living at Olive 8, you may find yourself with a little more time to window shop, linger over dinner, see a show or just relax with a good bottle of wine. Because everything that's important to you—including your work—is nearby. If you're not already living a life this delightful, it could take some getting used to. But we think you'll manage. Downtown Seattle retail center right outside your door Live theater in your neighborhood at ACT, Paramount and 5th Avenue Theatres Walk to the Pike Place Market, Whole Foods, and Capitol Hill Great bars, nightclubs and dining from elegant to eclectic Minutes to freeway access Hotel How to stay in style in Seattle. The Hotel at Olive 8 will be one of the most remarkable new hotels in Seattle. The location is ideal, right in the heart of the city's downtown shopping, dining and entertainment neighborhood. The look is sleek, modern and sophisticated. The amenities are first-class. The scene is just waiting to happen. Spacious hotel lobby with concierge, dining, cocktail lounge and shopping Business conference center and other essential services 350 full-service guest rooms with high-speed Internet access and 24-hour room service 13,000-square-foot health club, spa and pool facilities 15,000 square feet of meeting rooms with event catering Developer: R.C. Hedreen Company Address 206 624-8909 R.C. Hedreen Company and its affiliates have been involved in the development, ownership and management of world-class investment properties since 1963. The company has shifted its focus primarily to luxury hotels over the past decade, but its portfolio of successful projects includes retail, high-rise office buildings and single and multi-family homes. Notable projects include: Grand Hyatt Seattle Seattle Hilton Hotel Renaissance Hotel in Seattle Jefferson Square, retail and apartments Harbor House, luxury apartments Design Architect: Gluckman Mayner Architects Located in New York City, Gluckman Mayner Architects has designed a wide range of institutional, commercial and residential projects throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Much of their striking and innovative work has been done in close collaboration with artists, curators and museum directors. The company has established a distinguished reputation for its rigorous approach to design and construction. Notable projects include: The Dia Center for the Arts, New York, NY The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, NM Mii amo Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ 1 Kenmare Square, 73 residential units, New York, NY Project Architect: Mulvanny G2 Since 1971, MulvannyG2 Architecture has worked with hundreds of clients in 13 countries throughout the world, on projects ranging from stand-alone coffee shops to skyscrapers. The company provides comprehensive architectural, planning, and interior design services for office, retail, and mixed-use facilities, and has played a role in the success of some of the largest retailers in the United States. With over 320 talented professionals on staff, MulvannyG2 has earned an international reputation for its original, appropriate and timeless designs. Interior Designer: Zena Design Group Founded in 1990, Zena Design Group creates distinctive interior designs for hospitality, specialty commercial and private residential clients. Their design approach uses local materials, techniques and art to create interiors that reflect and complement the immediate environment. Projects associated with Zena Design Group have been published in numerous journals and the group has won design awards for hotel rooms, hotel lobbies and restaurants. Hospitality Design Gold Key Award for Bellevue Club Hotel Featured in Northwest Style: Interior Design and Architecture in the Pacific Northwest link Contractor: Skanska Construction Established in 1946, Skanska’s Seattle office constructs, renovates and provides construction management for a wide variety of projects from environmentally sensitive sites to high-profile mixed-use buildings. The company takes great care to ensure every project is built with the highest level of craftsmanship and care. Their most recent project is Lincoln Square, a high-end retail, residential, entertainment and hotel development located in downtown Bellevue. Other notable projects include: Benaroya Hall Marion Oliver McCaw Hall Tacoma Museum of Glass Bellevue Place St. Ignatius Chapel link (Map Page) Events Watch for an updated schedule of events. VIP Sales Event Fall 2005 Showroom Grand Opening Fall 2005 Register on our "Contact Us" page to receive VIP invitations to our events prior to general public release.