Abbey lincoln Court
Seattle, WA
Quantum Consulting Engineers provided structural engineering for the 50,726 square-foot Abbey Lincoln Court Apartments. The 68-unit building was developed by the Low Income Housing Institute, targeting workers making up to 60% of the area’s median income. Located in Seattle’s Central District, the six-story building include studios, apartments with up to three bedrooms, and townhouses. It shares a common courtyard with the adjacent Ernestine Anderson Place. It was built to meet the Washington State Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard. Energy efficient features include water-conserving fixtures and an enhanced building envelope design. It was named in honor of Abbey Lincoln, an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, actress and civil rights activist.