Bellevue NE 8th Mixed-Use
Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, WA
Client: Fortress Development Co..
Function: Retail / Hotel / Office / Entertainment
Total Floor Area: 587,500 sf
Building Height: 28 floors
Rooms: 240 rooms / 217 units
Status: Design Complete
Located at the intersection of Bellevue’s dynamic downtown core and emerging mixed-use neighborhoods, the Bellevue NE 8th project redefines urban density with a human-centered approach. The building’s massing is carefully sculpted to respond to the urban grid, public realm, and adjacent developments, emphasizing permeability at the ground plane and a visually dynamic skyline presence.
A material palette of high-performance glazing, textured architectural concrete, and finely detailed metal panels articulates the façade with a balance of solidity and transparency. Active frontage, integrated public spaces, and a strong emphasis on landscape connectivity anchor the project within Bellevue’s evolving civic framework, offering a vibrant, walkable, and livable urban experience.
Conceptual sketch exploring Bellevue NE 8th’s integration into the evolving skyline. The composition emphasizes dynamic verticality while balancing human-scale articulation at the podium, responding to the pedestrian and vehicular urban conditions.


Aerial perspective showcasing the Bellevue NE 8th development as a dynamic urban gateway. The two sculpted towers frame a vibrant central plaza, creating a permeable public realm anchored by activated retail edges, lush landscaping, and elevated pedestrian connections.
Framing the city skyline, the towers at Bellevue NE 8th articulate a refined verticality through layered curtain walls, shaded terraces, and a subtle kinetic crown, enhancing the project’s identity as a landmark destination for living, working, and gathering.
