40-Story Tower Unveils 262 Contemporary Residences, Breathtaking Unobstructed Views and Newly Designed Model Homes
SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2020 — Daniels Create World Seattle and Create World Real Estate of Bellevue proudly announce the completion of The Emerald, Seattle’s newest luxury condominium tower located above downtown’s iconic Pike Place Market and the city’s newly reimagined waterfront. Designed by world-renowned female-led Seattle-based team, Julia Nagele of Hewitt Architects and Susan Marinello of Susan Marinello Interiors, the 40-story faceted-glass waterfront residential building unveils a striking collection of 262 signature studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses matched with bespoke amenity spaces and unrivaled 360-degree vistas with views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, the Space Needle, Mount Rainier and more. Alongside this major milestone, The Emerald has also unveiled a new collection of model residences for interested prospects looking to call The Emerald home. Featuring a curated design by ASH Staging, a division of AD100 design firm ASH NYC, the six one-to-two-bedroom model home collection provides an intimate look at life at The Emerald displaying an array of designs that celebrate the diverse personalities residing at Seattle’s newest defining address.
“We couldn’t be more excited to debut The Emerald and deliver the city’s incredible waterfront to our owner’s backyards,” said Dehlan Gwo, Manager of Marketing and Sales for Create World Real Estate. “The Emerald represents an exciting new chapter for the city of Seattle. As Downtown Seattle continues to evolve at a rapid pace, we are thrilled to be a part of the Emerald City’s new makeup and prosperous future.”
The Emerald’s private residences range from approximately 579 to 1,059 square feet in size with an exclusive 22-residence penthouse collection offering two-, three-, and four-bedroom single-story residences up to ~3,948 square feet. Ranging from $500,000 to over $3 million and up to $10.9M for penthouses, each residence offers Latch touchless and keyless entry technology for seamless and secure access, as well as boasts floor-to-ceiling glass windows with incredible views. Featuring the finest finishes, residences offer wide-plank European White Oak hardwood flooring, custom wood cabinetry with integrated lighting, and quartz counter tops. All penthouse residences deliver walk-in closets and hand-selected premium materials including natural stone slab countertops and backsplash, natural stone floors and sleek soaking tubs. The Emerald’s two top-floor penthouses, Trillion and Marquise, present one-of-a-kind floor plans resembling eponymous gem cuts. Offering the crème de la crème in interiors and design against sweeping views of Seattle’s natural backdrop, The Trillion is listed for $10.9 million making it Seattle’s most expensive luxury listing along the city’s water’s edge.
“Seeing our work completed is incredibly gratifying,” said Julia Nagele, Design Director at HEWITT. “From conception, The Emerald was designed to capture the energy of Downtown’s energetic community. The tower’s angular form offers powerful views for each residence and amenity space including The Olympic Room, the pinnacle of the rooftop experience. The Emerald residents get to experience Seattle in a way that can never be replicated.”
The Emerald delivers highly curated amenities thoughtfully designed to enhance the building’s premiere location and breathtaking panoramic views. Residents of The Emerald enjoy access to a full-floor rooftop amenity deck including the Olympic Room and an impressive double-height glass encased club room with catering kitchen opening to the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains complete with indoor and outdoor lounge and firepits. A third-floor indoor and outdoor amenity space designed with vibrant exposure to Second Avenue provides owners an outdoor pet run, pet spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio and guest suite. For added convivence, all residents of The Emerald are provided on-demand access to Tesla Model X and Model S vehicles through a unique partnership with Envoy Technologies. Additionally, as a result of an exclusive partnership with adjacent luxury boutique hotel, Thompson Seattle, all Emerald owners enjoy a uniquely curated food and beverage experience made up of discounted meals at Conversation, Thompson Seattle’s signature restaurant, and a secret signature cocktail menu at The Nest, the hotel’s striking rooftop bar and lounge. For a chance to fully experience Pike Place Market’s vibrant neighborhood, Thompson Seattle also allows owners and prospects a one-of-a-kind, discounted “Hard Hat Home Away Package” offering expansive views, walkability to fine dining, coveted retailers, and the city’s beloved public market.
“The Emerald represents a unique opportunity to own in an unparalleled location,” said Josh Nasvik, Managing Director at Polaris Pacific. “The building’s carefully curated floor plans, designer finishes, and sweeping vistas have been very well received by buyers and the wider broker community. In just the past eight weeks, our team has secured over $10 million in sales and we expect to continue this momentum as we close out the year. This completion milestone will surely continue to attract a wide audience to such a rarified product.”
For a complete five-star hotel experience, The Emerald has partnered with award-winning hospitality management and consulting company Columbia Hospitality to provide highly personalized concierge services, premier hospitality and elevated safety and security standards. Columbia Hospitality’s first-class team provides Emerald owners a curated waterfront living experience complete with rich calendar of resident events and experiences, as well as exclusive resident discounts and complimentary upgrades to various attractions, hotels, resort and golf courses across Seattle and the United States.
Located at Second and Stewart, The Emerald’s central location provides easy access to Pike Place Market’s vibrant neighborhood made up of a fresh mix of small businesses, top-rated restaurants and bars, world-class museums, galleries and more. In addition to being within one block of the waterfront’s future redevelopment including the future overlook walk, the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion and various plazas and parks along the boardwalk, The Emerald sits 30 minutes from SeaTac International Airport and in close proximity to Seattle’s growing tech campuses across downtown and South Lake Union.
About The Emerald
The Emerald is a residential modern high-rise condominium tower comprised of 262 signature studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences and penthouses set in the heart of downtown Seattle. An iconic addition to the Seattle skyline, The Emerald consists of one forty-story residential tower including two ground-floor retail spaces, set against panoramic views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains, one block from the iconic Pike Place Market, and two blocks from the Seattle Aquarium and soon-to-be reimagined waterfront. Amenities will include a full-floor rooftop amenity space with an indoor and outdoor lounge, outdoor pet run and state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as additional parking, dining and exclusive offerings through a unique partnership with Thompson Seattle. Homeowners will also enjoy Latch keyless technology, along with access to electric Tesla vehicles through an on-demand car-share program with Envoy Technologies. The Emerald reached completion September 2020.
