May 4, 2026

WASHINGTON: Exterior Residential

Photo by Julie Swartz [enlarge]

The apartment tower required careful coordination of exterior enclosure work on a constrained urban site with an accelerated construction schedule.

Kaye Apartments

Location: 2208 4th Ave., Seattle

Contractor: Performance Contracting

Architect: VIA Architecture

Labor partners: Foundation Building Materials GTS Interior Supply

Kaye Apartments, a 31-story multifamily residential tower in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood, includes ground-level retail, below-grade parking, and a mix of unit types, up to three bedrooms, totaling 324 residential units, and resident amenity spaces positioned on levels six and thirty-one. VIA Architecture and Performance Contracting contributed to the design and construction of this high-density urban residential development. Performance Contracting performed the exterior and interior wall scope, including metal stud framing, sheathing and building envelope systems.

The project is notable for its scale and complexity within a constrained urban site. This required careful coordination of exterior enclosure work alongside an accelerated construction schedule. PCI provided design-assist services and scheduling support. The scope of work included interior and exterior metal stud framing, weather-resistant barriers, thermal insulation, gypsum board assemblies, firestopping, fireproofing, and spray-applied acoustic insulation application.

A significant challenge on the project was completing exterior framing, sheathing, and weather barrier installation at the podium levels during the winter months while maintaining schedule. Compounding this challenge was limited site access, with adjacent buildings located approximately one foot from the slab edge on the north and south elevations.

To address these constraints, PCI utilized its in-house panel shop to prefabricate exterior wall panels, improving quality control, streamlining installation, and enabling efficient sequencing in tight conditions. The judges appreciated this panelized approach and how it allowed the project team to maintain productivity and precision despite restricted access and seasonal weather impacts.

The successful completion of the Kaye Apartments represents a major accomplishment for Performance Contracting and contributes a significant new residential presence to Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.

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