Grata Totem Lake

Third Place Design Co-operative | 12410 Totem Lake Way | Kirkland, WA

Affordable Multi-family

$64M multi-family housing project featuring 125 units across 7 stories, totaling 126,855 square feet. Commitments to project funders and challenging site conditions, including a steep slope and environmental buffer, required careful early coordination with the client, jurisdictional authorities, consultants and contractors.

ROLE: Project Manager | SD-DD Phase | 2020 - 2021

  • As a member of the original design team, conducted feasibility studies and participated in design exercises

  • Researched and generated design alternates in response to changes in programming

  • Worked closely with the Senior PM to develop and monitor the workplan and schedule for deliverables

  • Provided design guidance and oversight of the work of the project architect and design team members

  • Managed construction document production, conducted QA/QC reviews and produced drawings

  • Coordinated the work of consultants

Mel Burchett

Seattle | (206) 293-9347 | melissa.s.burchett@gmail.com

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