Art means a lot to us, as our brand is rooted in a 272-year Sotheby’s Auction House heritage. Thus we were thrilled to explore the latest exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum, Kehinde Wiley’s A New Republic. As the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) website describes, Wiley reworks the tradition of the portrait. His pieces, which range in medium and include paintings, stained glass and sculpture, “are highly stylized and staged, and draw attention to the dialectic between a history of aristocratic representation and the portrait as a statement of power and the individual’s sense of empowerment.”
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Seattle is Poised for Tremendous Population Growth; Could Surpass San Francisco by 2040
Can you imagine a population in Seattle greater than that in San Francisco? Well, according to an article from The Daily Journal of Commerce, that imagined scenario may become a reality as early as 2040. As Nat Levy reports, “The Puget Sound Regional Council [PSRC] predicts another 1 million people will live in the central Puget Sound region by 2040” and “at least 160,000 of those new people will live in Seattle.”
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The New York Times Weights in on Seattle’s Tech Boom; Asks, “Can Seattle Keep its Soul?”
The Tech Boom’s impact on the economy and housing market in the Seattle area is receiving increasing recognition, as national news outlets are now weighing in on what the Emerald City’s future may hold. Most recently, Nick Wingfield of The New York Times reported that “Seattle, in Midst of Tech Boom, Tries to Keep Its Soul,” saying that Seattle leaders are no longer looking at San Francisco as a model to live up to, but as a “cautionary tale” to avoid.
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Sotheby’s Intl Realty’s Luxury Lifestyle Report
“We observe China as the soon-to-be largest economy and a wealth engine with a high propensity for its nationals to seek financial safe harbor and education overseas. Asian demographics are the fastest-growing segment in Washington State with the greatest number stemming from China.”
Other markets covered in the report include The United States, The United Kingdom, and Brazil. View more insights in our Luxury Life report.
Still more new office space for Amazon? Permits suggest yes
Still more new office space for Amazon? Permits suggest yes
The owner of the empty 635 Elliott building on Seattle’s waterfront has applied to do interior work throughout the building. Amazon is the rumored tenant.
If they are, Amazon will be taking down around an additional 515,000 square feet of space. This would boost the company’s footprint to around 8 million square feet of space in Seattle when counting what the company owns and leases, what Vulcan Inc. has under construction for Amazon and what Amazon is building or plans to build on its own.
Shorenstein Properties, the owner of the 15-story Blanchard Plaza building at 2201 Sixth Ave., already has received a building permit to do work on floors two through 15 of the two-tower property. That adds up to around 228,000 square feet of space. Listed as the contractor on the permit application is the Seattle office of IA/Interior Architects, which does work for Amazon.
IA Managing Principal Jeff Miller would neither confirm nor deny that the tenant is Amazon. Jean Rainier of Shorenstein referred questions to officials of Urbis Partners, the Seattle commercial real estate company that markets space at Blanchard Plaza for lease. Representatives of Urbis and Amazon did not respond to calls for comment.
A block away, at 2301 Fifth Ave., is a six-story office building called Fifth & Bell, where, according to city records, IA/Interior Architects applied to do alterations on floors one through three. Information on the website of Hines, which owns the building, indicates there are around 100,000 square feet of space on those floors. Hines officials did not respond to calls.
Fifth & Bell and Blanchard Plaza are next to where Amazon is building a three-block campus.
The third building where Amazon has been rumored to be taking space is the empty four-story, 187,000-square-foot 635 Elliott building on Seattle’s waterfront. The owner of that property, Martin Selig Real Estate, earlier this month applied to do tenant improvement work on all four floors. Martin Selig declined to name the tenant. “I never talk about any clients I’m working with,” he said.
Marc Stiles Staff Writer-Puget Sound Business Journal
ARTWALK is Back in Belltown and Kirkland Friday, April 11
Spring is here, the sun is out and so are the connoisseurs of art. Making its much anticipated comeback in Belltown and Kirkland is Artwalk – a neighborhood partnership of businesses, artists and local residents that gather to enjoy an evening of culture and connection.
“We couldn’t be more proud to be members of the local community and to support Artwalk,” says Stacy Jones, Owner and Vice President of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. “Bringing art and people together is a passion shared by our company, the artists and the patrons alike.”
Don’t miss this community celebration on April 11th as follows:
KIRKLAND ARTWALK – 5-8pm
BELLTOWN ARTWALK – 6-10pm
Belltown Art Walk MAP
Now showing at The Connoisseurs of Life Showroom at 15 Lake Street in Kirkland
FEATURED ARTIST: Lisa Corbett
Lisa Corbett began the initial phase of her creative career as a modern dancer and was co-founder, co-director, choreographer, performer, and instructor for a Northwest modern dance company. Soon after being awarded The Artist Trust Foundation grant for choreography, Lisa completed her M.S. degree and lived, worked, and traveled in China. This background and experience provide a framework from and through which her work emerges. Lisa paints in acrylics and believes the intensity of colors, the modern context of acrylics, and the immediacy of their nature, coincide with her philosophy of living in, capturing, and expression of moments and impressions. Concepts derived from dance that are incorporated in her work include breath, movement, energy, flow, composition, dynamics, and balance. As Lisa paints, her interaction with the canvas is reminiscent of dance improvisation, and each work is a unique and vibrant choreography. In addition, Lisa’s travels in various Asian, and other, countries also provide an influence in her art, as she integrates philosophies of Feng Shui, and cultural concepts into her pieces.
FEATURED BAND: The Boom Booms
Playing at the Belltown Community Center at 415 Bell Street between, The Boom Booms are going to rock Belltown live 8-10pm – join your neighbors from Vancouver, BC as this rising star descends upon Seattle with special thanks to BOSA Developmentwho are building the inspiring Insignia Condominiums in Belltown.
The Boom Booms began in BC’s glamorous tree-planting camps. Planting trees by day and creating and performing music by night for their tree-planting posse was a typical spring season for the childhood friends. Once the season ended, they kept the momentum going by producing their very own neighborhood block party. The “Boom Boom Block Party” became a summer highlight for East Vancouver residents for four years and raised over $20,000 for organizations such as Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA); Contributing to Lives of Inner City Youth and The Music Tree, a not-for-profit foundation that is dedicated to raising awareness of ecological community projects through fundraising concerts and events. Co-founded by Aaron Ross and supported by The Boom Booms, The Music Tree is committed to “greening” the planet by inspiring people to get involved in community building and self-sustainability.
The Boom Booms have built a loyal fan base that stretches across generations. The video for their feel-good party anthem, “When the Night”, reached #6 on the Much More Music chart in 2008 and was optioned for an episode of 90210. “Delivered”, a surreal banjo ballad that conjures up images of a jungle river baptism, garnered an award for Best Roots Song at the Just Plain Folks Music Awards in Nashville.
Kirkland Community News: Park Lane Reopens Today
KING COUNTY’S KIRKLAND PUMP STATION CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE AND THE EAST PORTION OF PARK LANE WHICH HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE 2011 WILL REOPEN TODAY.
Park Lane, between Main Street and Third Street, will reopen to two-way traffic on March 13, 2014. This roadway has been used as a staging area for the King County Kirkland Pump Station and Sewer Upgrade Project since September 2011. Crews are still completing finishing touches on the pump station, the County worked to reopen the roadway as early as possible.
Pumps Station, January 2014
Pump Station
Jess Hibdon and Oscar Gonzalez clean on March 11 construction-related sediment from a stormwater vault along Park Lane. This was one of the last few tasks workers completed in order to open the street to two-way traffic today.
Although the upgraded pump station has been operational since summer 2013, the King County Wastewater Treatment Division continues to finish small interior and exterior improvements. It is anticipated that the pump station will be complete in May 2014. The upgraded pump station increases capacity, ensures safe and reliable operations and meets current seismic, noise, and odor control standards.
Flexible Street Design on Park Lane
You may notice that Park Lane looks a little different in front of the pump station. The County has completed the first portion of a flexible, plaza-style street design that the City of Kirkland is planning for Park Lane from Lake Street to Third Street.
Flexible streets allow for public gathering spaces by eliminating curbs and narrowing driving lanes to allow for wider pedestrian areas. The roadway also includes benches, landscaped planting areas, lighting and Low Impact Development (LID) components (i.e., rain gardens, and porous pavement) to manage stormwater. The City of Kirkland is currently in the design phase for this project. For more information, please contact Christian Knight, City of Kirkland Outreach Coordinator, 425-587-3831, cknight@kirklandwa.gov.
Flexible street design, 2009
Thank You!
The County appreciates your patience during this project, especially those impacted by the closure of Park Lane.
What to Expect
- Work hours Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Minimal Noise and other activity typical of a construction site: work crews, trucks, and construction materials.
- Questions? 24-hour project information hotline, 206-205-9196
Red Carpet Event – Downtown Kirkland by Realogics Sotheby’s International
Representatives of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty announce the official grand opening of their new flagship branch office at 15 Lake Street in downtown Kirkland. The debut is a series of private events and promotions within the Connoisseurs of Life Showroom.
View the photo flip book here!
Community News | Fan Fest Planned For Kirkland in Anticipation of Seahawk Victory
“True-blue” (and even fair-weather) Seahawk fans are invited to Kirkland’s Marina Park on Saturday, Jan. 18, for a “12th Man Fan Fair.”
The fan fair is in honor of the Seattle Seahawks advancing into the NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers to be held on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., Kirkland Mayor Amy Walen and fellow city council members will raise a “12th Man” flag to a drum roll by the Seahawks Blue Thunder.
The event will begin at the Plaza of Champions, at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza Drive.
Following the raising of the flag, fans are to form the number 12 on the beach for a photograph and video to be shared with media.
Fans can take their picture with Blitz, the official team mascot and with inflatable Seahawks players.
The city will organize a bonfire on the beach. Come dressed in your best Seahawks fan costume to be judged by local officials. Activities and promotional materials will be provided by Sea Hawkers Booster Club the at the Marina Park pavilion throughout the event.
Kirkland fans are encouraged to share their cheers, fan “selfies,” and pictures of where their “12th Man” flags are displayed on the city’s Explore Kirkland Facebook site: www.facebook.com/explorekirkland.
Kirkland restaurants will be offering food and beverage game-day specials and airing the game on Jan. 19, which starts at 3:30 p.m.
Event goers are encouraged to plan for their parking in advance. For public parking, including the Kirkland Municipal Garage, go to www.kirklandwa.gov/parking.
For event information, contact Marie Jensen, Communications Program Manager, 425-587-3021 or mjensen@kirklandwa.gov.
Enrico Pozzo, Barry Bergner & the SeattlebyDesign Team
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