Four Amigos, Beloved Community

This project transformed an underutilized site into affordable housing while integrating spaces for existing community organizations and incorporating culturally significant design elements through multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Client

El Centro de la Raza

Location

Seattle, WA

Program

This project includes the redevelopment of an existing underutilized site that was occupied by the Church of Hope and Consejo Counseling. El Centro de la Raza made a commitment to maintain their presence in the new development while adding affordable housing and a culturally rich child development center, José Martí Child Development Center. Focused on families, the design includes one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units. The team collaborated directly with the Church of Hope and José Martí Child Development Center to ensure the spaces are well integrated into the design and help support the affordable housing. Additionally, SMR collaborated with 7 Directions Architects & Planners as they engaged with local Afro-Latinx artists in designing the facades and culturally significant art installations. A design/build project, SMR worked with WALSH and implemented their CEDC principles to create an efficient and cost-effective development.