I got this invitation through a Capitol Hill mailing list:
Invitation for the Capitol Hill Neighborhood
Come visit Inhabit prefab modular housing units
May 14th, 4-6PMHello All:
This is a special invitation to see a new architectural concept for multi-family buildings that might be used on Capitol Hill in the fairly near future, and to give feedback while it is still in the conceptual phase.
I am working with Unico Properties to introduce neighborhoods to the concept of assembling multi-family residential buildings out of factory-built, prefab modules. It promises to be less disruptive, to provide higher quality at a lower cost, and to to take far less time to complete - all advantages to neighborhoods.
To showcase the concept, Unico had two units made and installed them on top of the Rainier Center, one on top of the other. These are fully furnished living units, designed by Mithun and Hybrid-Seattle architecture firms.
I am inviting you to come downtown next week, Wednesday May 14, 4 PM TO 6 PM to tour the assembled modules and be introduced to the concept. The attached invitation has interior and exterior photos as well as additional background information.
Unico plans to utilize this concept in multiple neighborhoods. Although the company has not yet obtained a site in Capitol Hill, it may happen in the future, and their goal is to work with the neighborhood in advance, to build understanding and relationships and to find out what individuals might care about in particular. ( The first actual project is in design review right now and will be built at 1701 Dexter Avenue, near the Dexter Hayes Pub.
Full invite [PDF]
