The Ayer

Inspired by tectonics and situated in a dynamic neighborhood, The Ayer is a gleaming residence right in the heart of Denny Triangle. Together, The Ayer and its neighbor The Ivey on Boren are designed to bolster Cornish College of the Arts while providing an unparalleled luxury experience for building tenants.

Client Name

Holland Partner Group

Location

Seattle, WA

Services

Architecture
Landscape Architecture

Program Overview

576,367 GSF
45 Stories
431 Units
343,682 SF Residential
1,024 SF Retail
925 SF Office

Completion Date

2023

Contacts

Blaine Weber
Principal in Charge

Rachael Meyer
Landscape Principal

renderings: bogza

Beauty in the breakdown

The design was inspired by natural tectonics found in the Pacific Northwest, where entire blocks have been sheered and fractured to give the tower visual energy. Geometric patterning within the façade fortifies this concept. The seams of the tower contrast its reflective glass shell, revealing the pure, unweathered interior of the project like you might find in natural stone formations.

Not your traditional porch

At grade, an urban reinterpretation of the porch was created to foster communal connectivity and activation. The Ayer is set far back from the street, thus creating its own porch experience. Offering respite from the rain and sun, this community space paired with a local cafe encourages interaction amongst the residents and between passersby.

The Ayer Landscape Architecture

Located on a garden street with an expansive front porch, The Ayer is a retreat for urban dwellers looking to reconnect with nature.

Forest forward

The Ayer’s materials draw on the earthiness of the Pacific Northwest’s native forests – dark, deep green tones and copper accents permeate the color palette. Curved linear benches create a ‘pocket park’ featuring a refined selection of natural stone, wood, precast concrete, and polished bronze accents.

A year-round rooftop

Rooftop amenities are surrounded by custom-built walls clad in natural stone. These walls continue the forest-inspired materials palette from below while also providing a protective buffer against the elements, increasing comfort for residents and their guests.

Lounge areas at all scales

The Ayer features a robust mix of intimate spaces and large lounge areas, where groups of various sizes can gather to celebrate, watch games or movies, and more.