2+U is a 686,000 SF, 38-story retail, office, and arts-and-culture project in the heart of downtown Seattle. Skanska engaged community stakeholders in the planning stages of the project to create a building that adds immediate value
2+U
2+U
to the tenants and the surrounding community. 2+U is lifted 85 feet off the ground at the highest point to create an outdoor Urban Village situated under the building featuring retail, an activated center square and public space.
Project Facts
Seattle, WA, United States
686,000 SF office
24,000 SF open plaza, including 17,000 SF retail
LEED Platinum
Delivered in 2019
The Urban Village
The Urban Village includes 24,000 SF of open space designed for gathering and connecting tenants, neighbors and visitors with local retail, and arts and cultural space. Part of the Urban Village is The Studio, a 1,000 SF, rent-free arts and culture space design for artists and performers to showcase their talents.