Meet Gary Henderson - Interior Designer.

January 31, 2018

At SZ, we love to feature the experts we work with on our team so our readers can get to know them a little better, too. This month, we’re featuring an interview with Gary Henderson of Gary Henderson Interiors.

Gary has been working with Suzanne for 12 years, completing several major projects together, such as Caruccio’s Culinary Event Center. Suzanne admires Gary’s experienced authority in the field of interior design, as well as his personable and friendly communication style with clients and across teams. He brings a humanity back to the process of design, and similar to Suzanne’s own philosophy, Gary designs with solely the client in mind.

Stazione25 featured on KIRO 7 News

January 24, 2018

One of Rêve Development's current projects, Stazione25, was recently featured on the KIRO 7 News station. Read below for the official press release written by Nancy Treder, PR consultant, published on January 24, 2018.

Mount Baker Associates close $76M HUD loan for Stazione25

Foreign investors focus on the Rainier Valley development seeking opportunities through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.

SEATTLE - January 24, 2018

Mount Baker Associates LLC invites you to the first day of activities and site tour. Join owners Michael D. Ross and Robert Spitzer as they begin operations and lead a site tour for their overseas investors. Site activities begin Friday at 10:00 a.m., hard hat tour starts at 10:30 a.m. Stazione25 is located at 2615 25th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98144.

Stazione25 is a two-building, 301-unit development adjacent to the Mount Baker light rail station in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. Project developers Ross and Spitzer recently closed a $76M HUD 221(d)(4) loan for construction and permanent financing of Stazione25 funded through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development arranged by CBRE’s John Taylor and James Bach. Equity investment was provided by local investors paired with EB-5 investment from foreign investors, committing at least $500,000 in job-creating accredited developments procured by Christopher Chen. The developers are encouraging investment from overseas to Mount Baker, which has traditionally been a diverse and welcoming neighborhood.

Slated to open in the summer of 2019, the Stazione25 property is nestled within a well-established neighborhood with a grocery-anchored shopping center and a 43-acre forested Cheasty Greenspace park land next door. Residents will enjoy the walkable neighborhood with the light rail at their doorstep to take them to their favorite destinations, such as Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field, downtown Seattle, SeaTac Airport, Capitol Hill, and the University of Washington. Riders can reach downtown Seattle in 12 minutes or the airport in about 30 minutes. The two buildings will feature three floor plans; studios and one or two-bedroom apartments with energy saving features to reduce environmental impact; and high efficiency HVAC systems, elevators, and low-flow water plumbing fixtures to improve indoor environmental quality. On-site community amenities include a tenant lounge, media and gaming room, 24-hour fitness center, pea patch planters, a rooftop deck, and 221 below grade parking spaces.

General Contractor: Osborne Construction Company
Architects: H. John Parsaie and Jean Morgan, Morgan Design Group
Property Management: Indigo Real Estate Services
Owner’s Representative: Suzanne Zahr

About: Mount Baker Associates LLC is a real estate development company headquartered in Seattle and led by principals Michael D. Ross and Robert Spitzer. The company builds with the intent to hold the project long-term and is committed to the LEED Gold standards of quality in design and construction and to creating strong community relationships. For more information, please visit www.stazione25.com.

First Friday: Gitte Peters [NATURE'S POETRY]

January 17, 2018

For the First Friday of 2018, SZ Gallery will be showcasing Danish artist Gitte Peters' exhibit, NATURE'S POETRY, a collection of oil paintings. Her pieces will be available for purchase, and in the spirit of new beginnings, they will be offered at a gallery discount of 30%. For the First Friday Art & Wine event, we'll also have drinks and small bites to enjoy!

Introducing the Brand Identity of Rêve Development

January 16, 2018

Rêve is the French word for “dream,” and our aim is to attract investors who dream of exciting opportunities in property development. With our combined background in real estate law, design, construction and property development, Rêve’s team handles complexities with ease to ensure that these dreams can become a reality.

Exciting news! Suzanne has joined forces with real estate attorneys, Michael D. Ross & Rob B. Spitzer, to form the Seattle-based group, Rêve Development, LLC. As they initially explored branding ideas for their new venture, they began to hone in on shared values and ambitions. The concept of building a portfolio of meaningful developments that make a difference, socially, economically, and environmentally, began to rise to the top of their priorities. Rêve's name stems from their courage to think differently, their drive to persevere through challenges, and the desire to make a positive impact within the communities they so gratefully serve.

The website design is visually organized to allow each unique development to speak for itself. With the potential of teaming with foreign investors, the website's layout is clean and simple, easy to navigate in any language.