One of Seattle’s first commercial projects expected to receive LEED-Gold certification, the Westlake/Terry Building combines eco-friendly materials with amenities such as showers, bicycle storage, and a nearby transit stop to encourage emission-free commutes. Callison designed the building to achieve additional energy savings by implementing an energy model that combines the resources of Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy to provide cost incentives for the building owners and tenants.

“Sustainable design is not only good for the environment, but is a smart business strategy,” says Michael Scott, LEED AP, Callison principal. “The Westlake/Terry Building is a testament to the successful convergence of community values and responsible development.”

Comprising two buildings on a full block, the project includes an array of retail and restaurant offerings including Group Health Credit Union, Starbucks, and Rain Fitness along with new office space for Microsoft and new corporate headquarters for Group Health. It seamlessly blends into the fabric of the city’s growing downtown community. Strategically sited along the new South Lake Union streetcar line, it provides easy access to the surrounding neighborhood and downtown. A mid-block pedestrian walkway between the two buildings and sculptures by Seattle artist Claudia Fitch enliven the project’s street-level experience.