  The Matae Condominiums is a 81 unit structure in the heart of Seattle's Belltown neighborhood that was completed in Feb 2006.
The Matae includes three commercial spaces, a common area recreation room, workout area and 3 stories of secured underground parking. Structurally, the Matae is comprised of four concrete decks with five floors of wood framing above.
Built in accordance with the Seattle City Light 'Built Smart' program, this project incorporates the most earth friendly and energy efficient building materials. The building exterior is comprised of corrugated metal siding, exposed concrete with class 'A' finish, and innovative fiberglass windows. Unit amenities include stainless steel appliances, slab granite countertops, marble flooring, custom cabinetry and private decks. We would like to thank the following parties for their part in building the Matae:
Builder
Ovation Partners, LLC.
19900 144th Avenue NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
425-487-5200
Architect
PB Architects
303 Battery Street
Seattle, WA 98121
206-443-9790 |
Project Team
Joe Hanley - PM
Richard Brackett - PM
Brian Keaveny - PE
Kevan Muzzy - Superintendent
Bob Penny - Superintendent
Jon Sharpe - Superintendent
Martin Moks - Foreman |
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Matae Site History
 The Queen Anne Hill area has always been known for it's extremely steep grade up its slopes. Back in the 1880s these daunting grades challenged horses and pedestrians alike, but a new technology borrowed from San Francisco provided a welcome lift.
The first cable car line was established in 1890, and the Hill's development quickly took off. In 1900, Queen Anne Avenue's cable cars were replaced with electric streetcars. An underground system of weights and cables was installed to help these heavy vehicles up and down the 18 percent grade, which is why older residents still refer to the street as "The Counterbalance." The site for the Matae used to be home to "The Counterbalance" which was burried and not discovered again until construction of the Matae began in 2004.
As residents of the Matae it's nice to know that our property used to be home to a very important part of Queen Anne history.
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