El Centro Northgate ELC – Bridge Housing

education DESIGN — early learning — community

Seattle, WASHINGTON

El Centro Northgate is a five classroom ELC that will occupy 7,500SF on the ground floor of a new affordable-housing project located adjacent to the Northgate Link light rail station. It is being developed as a joint venture between Bridge Housing and Community Roots Housing. Construction on the shell and core is projected to begin late 2023.

The design is organized around ahighly efficientt central corridor; the square footage saved is consolidated into an oversized lobby that doubles as a gathering area and an indoor play space. Every classroom enjoys abundant natural light.

Green Design: Evergreen Sustainable Design Standard (ESDS)