Expanding Seattle's Technology Hub
Google’s footprint in South Lake Union continues to expand with 335,00 square feet of office space in 520 Westlake. This 12-story office building sits at the intersection of Mercer and Westlake, providing easy access to the Seattle Streetcar, bus lines, and bike lanes. The upper floors include outdoor terraces with sweeping views of Lake Union, downtown Seattle, the Space Needle, and the Olympic Mountains. The south-facing ground floor retail space spills out onto a large, tree-lined plaza featuring public artwork, creating a vibrant street-level experience for pedestrians, visitors, and employees.
| Sustainability | LEED Gold & Salmon-Safe Certified |
|---|---|
| Architect | NBBJ |
| Contractor | GLY Construction |
| Public Art | Dreamer by Patti Warashina |
By the Numbers
See and Be Scene
Rising 12 stories in South Lake Union, 520 Westlake brings new life to the surrounding blocks with large retail spaces, a pedestrian-oriented plaza with landscaping, seating, and public art.
An eye for detail
Project Features
- Large, south-facing pedestrian plaza
- Double-height corner retail
- Highly visable signage opportunities
Building Amenities
- Sweeping views of Lake Union, downtown Seattle, Space Needle, and the Olympic Mountains
- Exterior outdoor terraces
- Cyclist amenities including showers and lockers
See what else makes 520 Westlake noteworthy
A New Dreamer Splashes Down in SLU
Painted in a geometric patchwork of black and peach—with one striking red eyebrow—the 14-by-18-by-8-foot figure lolls on her stomach, accompanied by two finned friends. “Fishing, wishing,” a poetry-minded passerby might posit. The real title is “Dreamer,” but I doubt Warashina would mind the poetic fishing license. Part of what’s wonderful about the new piece is that it seems so out of place — so curvy and calm — within the rectilinear tech mecca of the neighborhood.
Sandbox VR's Full-Body Gaming Venue in SLU
The location features four private rooms, called “holodecks,” for VR gameplay. Each holodeck enables groups of up to six players to have a shared experience, exploring virtual worlds and relying on each other to succeed in games designed to be social experiences. Players are equipped with a VR headset, a haptic vest, a backpack, and motion sensors on their wrists and ankles.
