As the first high-rise built under the city's new downtown zoning code, which encourages development of taller, more slender buildings, Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue is a harbinger of Seattle's future skyline. Dean Jones photograph courtesy of Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue.

Photos from the 1521 grand opening. See my blog post here:http://www.urbnlivn.com/2008/11/24/1521-grand-opening/

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Matt Goyer (mattgoyer) > The living room area of the lobby has 20-foot ceilings and a large stone fireplace with a wood mantel. The fire is framed by metal box with a rust patina finish that creates a contemporary touch. A Kris Cox painting above the fireplace adds bold color to the space.

Michael Walmsley photograph courtesy of Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue

Matt Goyer (mattgoyer) > The 12-foot concierge desk, made from French aspen, fronts an art wall made from local reclaimed timbers. The art wall highlights the timbers' growth rings, which symbolize the growth of the city. Project interior designer Susan Marinello of Susan Marinello Interiors said it was important to anchor the lobby with materials indigenous to the Northwest yet modern in application.

Michael Walmsley photograph courtesy of Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue

Matt Goyer (mattgoyer) > Designed by Susan Marinello and manufactured by Charles Loomis Lighting of Kirkland, Wash., a 10-foot chandelier is the local feature of the lobby. A series of 3-inch thick rings are threaded with stainless steel rods equally spaced to hold glass drops.

Michael Walmsley photograph courtesy of Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue

Matt Goyer (mattgoyer) > As the first high-rise built under the city's new downtown zoning code, which encourages development of taller, more slender buildings, Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue is a harbinger of Seattle's future skyline.

Dean Jones photograph courtesy of Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue.

As the first high-rise built under the city's new downtown zoning code, which encourages development of taller, more slender buildings, Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue is a harbinger of Seattle's future skyline.

Dean Jones photograph courtesy of Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue.