ORB Architects, now part of INNOVA Architects, worked with the King County Housing Authority to provide comprehensive life safety, ADA improvements, and building upgrades to Casa Madrona, Gustaves Manor, Mardi Gras, Munro Manor, Plaza Seventeen, and Riverton Terrace Apartments. All of these affordable housing apartment buildings were occupied by residents throughout the duration of the project. Renovations were performed under a tight schedule and required complicated coordination to minimize inconveniencing the tenants.

"ORB was extremely proactive in the design of the building improvements. Geoff Anderson and his talented staff and consultants took six very drab and depressing buildings that are home to a socially and economically distressed population, and provided cost-effective solutions to greatly improve the appearance of the common areas. These improvements took into account the physical and social issues of the residents to provide a higher quality of life."
-- Steve Jefferis, Project Manager

PROPERTIES:
Riverton Terrace – Tukwila (3 Stories, 30 Units)
Gustaves Manor – Auburn (5 Stories, 35 Units)
Mardi Gras – Kent (4 Stories, 61 Units)
Munro Manor – Burien (4 Stories, 60 Units)
Plaza 17 – Auburn (6 Stories, 70 Units)
Casa Madrona – Lacey (2 Stories, 80 Units)

KEY PROJECT FEATURES:
Life Safety Upgrades (Fire Sprinklers)
New Domestic Water System
ADA Compliance Upgrades in Units
Lobby Upgrades
Unit / Common Area Ventilation
Interior Renovations
Upgrade Main Building Upgrade
Building Envelope Analysis
Complete Exterior Renovation (1 Building)