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OPUS NORTHWEST – 7TH AND MADISON

This leaves an open floor plan with

minimal columns, which is a more suit-
able arrangement for tenants with spe-
cialized space needs.
Bischoff says Opus is “aware of the
economic cycle” and “is working hard to
secure tenants.”
However, the company believes the
building will attract people regardless,
not just because of its striking design
and impeccable construction, but because
of the internal benefits that are includ-
ed, as well.

A Few of the Perks

7th and Madison will offer tenants direct
elevator access to their office doors from
the parking lot. The lobby will boast a simi-
lar degree of comfort and sophistication to
that of a hotel, equipped with a fireplace,
soft seating, informal meeting spaces and
men’s and women’s locker rooms. It also
will offer floor-to-ceiling views of the
Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier.
The building is five minutes away from
Interstate 90 and seconds from the Inter-
state 5 off ramp. It faces the northbound
traffic on the interstate, thus offering ten- Opus Northwest’s 7th and Madison office building project in Seattle will feature a lobby similar to that
ants an opportunity to promote their own of an upscale hotel, with a fireplace, seating, meeting spaces and locker rooms. In addition, many tenants
will enjoy clear views of the Seattle skyline and Mount Rainier.
businesses with signage. “It’s unparalleled
marketing,” Bischoff says. “There are signif-
icant signage opportunities to advertise
adjacent to I-5 and it will be seen by [more
than 250,000] drivers a day.”
In addition, 7th and Madison is sur-
rounded by 12 restaurants within three
blocks of the site, and a gourmet grocery
store has opened next door. The develop-
ment offers easy access to the Seattle
Library and Metro bus stops. There also are
additional apartments near the location,
which Opus completed two years ago,
as well as retail and services.

Commitment to LEED
7th and Madison’s sustainable features
will make its environmental footprint
smaller than most office buildings,
Bischoff says. Some of these include:
■ Energy-efficient glass

■ A reflective roof

■ Low-flow water fixtures

■ On-site irrigation systems

■ Recycled materials

“Our philosophy is to build green from

the beginning of a project,” he says. “Opus
has decided it’s just the right thing to

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