Comments on: Balfour Point condominiums

By: Local Resident

Local Resident — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:37:12 +0000

I wish there were some pictures on here of other buildings on this street or nearby. There are some seriously hideous buildings that can’t be torn down soon enough.

Balfour Pointe is a building with more modern design, not just the cookie cutter look of many buildings in Belltown/Lower Queen Anne. Sure, that isn’t going to appeal to everyone, but it does help create a neighborhood with a little bit of character.

As others have pointed out, those who think this building looks like a prison really need to look at the other side, which is all windows oriented towards some awesome views. Why would residents want to look at their neighbors when they’ve got all of Seattle, Puget Sound and the Olympic mountain range on the other side of the building. You’ve also got to have some areas in a building that don’t have massive windows on all sides (bathrooms, closets, stairwells & elevator shafts) which is what you’re seeing on the backside of this building.

Sure, the exterior design might not be for everyone, but anyone who has a chance to get inside one of the units in this building will have a very pleasent surprise.

By: craig threlkeld

craig threlkeld — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:35:08 +0000

Another thing, anon, not judging a book by it’s cover makes sense. There is no way to judge a building without including the exterior in your assessment.

As a cook, if I put something on a plate that looks like shit and smells like shit, it doesn’t matter how good it tastes. That would be a better metaphor for the design of this building.

By: WTF?

WTF? — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:30:37 +0000

James – do you like those windows? James – you’re not the architect are you, naughty boy if you are.

Aside from having shitty elevations, there’s no glazing, what a shitty place to live. Is it a prison or perhaps it’s missile silo or a data centre… Rule number one: living spaces need natural light.

By: craig threlkeld

craig threlkeld — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:26:57 +0000

To Proud Owner with no Spell Check and Anonymous: so happy you like your views from INSIDE your building; I would say the best thing about your view is that your condo is not in it. The rest of us don’t have any choice but to see the exterior and comment on how disgusting it is. Admit it, your condo’s exterior isn’t contemporary or cutting edge or even simply innocuous, it is aggressively, horribly ugly.

By: Mikey

Mikey — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:32:55 +0000

I don’t want to look at shipping container. In fact, I think this is what led us to create zoning law. If this was in the middle of a Memphis suburb or on the strip in Reno then no one would care. This just shows the complete failure of our city government to do anything except collect campaign contributions from developers. I’m sure the inside is wall to wall sunlight despite the windows that look like coin slots. I find it amazing that this building could have any fans aside from the developers – but maybe someone loves ticky-tacky. If their are any architectural gods the builder and developer will be damned to Reno for all eternity.

By: Kit

Kit — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:29:18 +0000

Yeah . . . don’t look at it. That’s the point. When a building is built in a community everyone HAS TO look at it. I too love our diverse city, and really hope that design atrocities like this stop popping up around town. That’s why poking fun at these craptacular buildings is hilarious. My guess is that even a student wouldn’t call for small menacing windows . . . perhaps a budget constraint?

Death Star it is. I only wish it were far away in outer space.

By: joe

joe — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:09:35 +0000

ok look .. if you dont like it dont look at it, unless you plan on buying or renting . my guess is you dont have to worry about that as well if all buildings looked the same it would be rather boring i think … its got small windows.. and thats it… maybe a student designed it i think death star is a little overboard I LOVE OUR DIVERSE CITY

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:16:16 +0000

Ok the expression don’t judge a book by the cover is a frequently used expression for a reason. I live in this so called “crapshit building” and all of my friends are jealous because of the large windows (that normal length sized shades don’t even cover the whole window) with the spacious view of the water, city, and mountains. The sun shines in so brightly and the condo floor itslef is huge. It’s really nice that the elevator opens in to your house because you get the whole floor. Sure the outside is not appealing but you need more info before you assume. Assume makes and ass you and you and me.

By: Proud owner with increadable view

Proud owner with increadable view — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:39:30 +0000

Obviously none of you have sseen the front or inside of this building as it is all windows with fabulous views of Elliot Bay sunsets and boats, there is so much sun I had to buy more shades to protect my furnature. It was also re built with higher quality materials after the builder got caught trying to cut corners! If you don’t like the Blue Grey and Yellow that’s your opinion and that’s fine, but go down on Elliott Street and look up at all the windows and balconys before you call me a Vampire! Lovin my views!!!!

By: Mud Baby

Mud Baby — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:07:37 +0000

Be careful, Bob. When you peel back their skin you will find wires underneath.