Glumac’s presence in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood continues to grow with this seven-story, 264-unit boutique hotel. It boasts a bar, gym, exterior mural, computer area, and chic lobby.

It came together through modular construction, where an off-site team in Europe assembled 228 individual modules, which the local project team later assembled on-site. Modular construction typically has a lower carbon footprint due to reduced materials waste and greater efficiency in transporting the materials.

Glumac provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design-assist narratives and construction administration support. Notable systems include a four pipe system, a dedicated outside air system with energy recovery, and induction units.

Glumac also provided LEED commissioning on the hotel. One particular value-add was the commissioning agents’ coordination with the European controls contractor to executive effective testing. The commissioning team had to clarify discrepancies in the European systems (versus the more familiar U.S. systems), while working within the time difference. Once clarifications were in place, the commissioning agents had to relay the information to the on-site controls contractor.

Awards/Certifications
LEED Gold

Size: 82,000 square feet
Start/End Date: July 2017 / December 2020
Delivery Method: Design-Build
Architect: Gensler
Contractor: Mortenson
Owner: citizenM
Services: MEP Engineering, Commissioning