Located in Redmond, Washington, Esterra Park is an innovative, mixed-use urban redevelopment blending residential, hospitality, and office spaces. With the master plan completed in 2011, the development has been built in phases, and we have played a pivotal role in shaping its vision, bringing urbanism to Redmond. Partnering with AvalonBay for the residential components and CSM Corporation for a dual-branded hotel, we designed four blocks and conducted feasibility studies for future phases. Avalon Esterra Park, two seven-story mixed-use buildings, serve as the first market-rate apartment developments on the outskirts of Redmond. Positioned near a new light rail station, Avalon Esterra Park offers modern, sophisticated living in a rapidly changing tech-centric city. As Redmond evolved, the city sought to introduce a more urban, dynamic atmosphere, and our designs for AvalonBay helped bring that vision to life, in alignment with the Overlake Village Master Plan and Redmond’s zoning goals. Located directly across from Microsoft’s Redmond campus, these buildings mark a gateway to the larger Esterra Park development. Designed with a multicultural demographic in mind, Avalon Esterra Park features two distinct, complementary buildings. The Northern building caters to families, incorporating spaces for children and communal areas for socializing, while the Southern building targets younger residents, offering fitness and social spaces. Together, the buildings balance functionality and style, with underground parking for residents and guests. The architecture of the two buildings tells different stories. One embraces a tailored aesthetic—clean lines and organic elements, with balconies that project from all facades, visually “stitching” the building together. The other juxtaposes Redmond’s past and future, using transparent materials at the base to evoke the city’s history, while sleek, modern housing units above represent its future as a tech hub. Both buildings are connected through a shared courtyard, reinforcing the bond with the adjacent park and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation. A successful example of urban design, Avalon Esterra Park has become one of AvalonBay’s top-performing properties in terms of leasability, offering residents a modern, well-designed home base in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic areas.