ABSTRACT
Any building with an artist living in it had to have a plaque containing the letters A.I.R.—"artist in residence"—so that fire-fighters would be alerted to the presence of a person. The American Institute of Architects—at the local, the regional, and the national levels—has praised this new building for its innovative approach to mixing living and working environments as well as units aimed at widely varying incomes. The American Institute of Architects—at the local, the regional, and the national levels—has praised this new building for its innovative approach to mixing living and working environments as well as units aimed at widely varying incomes. Architect Carolyn Geiss, the designer and co-owner of the building, has also contributed to the growing sense of community in the north end of the Regrade by being involved in developing the Belltown P-patch nearby, as well as advocating street improvements.
