Mari
Bellevue, Washington
Client: CREATE WORLD US
Function: Multi-Family
Site Area: 17,000 sf
Total Floor Area: 207,000 sf
Building Height: 211 ft
Units: 138
Status: Completed 2024
MARI is a luxury multi-family development situated in the charming city of Bellevue, Washington. This project aims to provide exceptional living spaces for its residents. With a site area of 17,000 square feet and a total floor area of 207,000 square feet, MARI offers ample space for comfortable living. Rising to a height of 211 feet, this humble architectural endeavor features 138 thoughtfully designed units.
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The sleek glass tower of Mari Mira II rises elegantly in downtown Bellevue, emphasizing verticality, transparency, and urban vibrancy. Its articulated façade and projecting balconies create a dynamic silhouette while maximizing views and natural light for residents.
The east elevation showcases a composition of warm terracotta panels and transparent glazing, offering residents ample natural light and expansive views. Vertical rhythms and inset balconies articulate the tower’s slender profile against the sky.
Concrete pavers, river stone seating, glass façade, wood canopy.
Architecture dissolves boundaries between movement and rest, where city, material, and openness converge.
A composition of precision and warmth — the entrance frames a refined transition between the vibrant city and Mari’s crafted calm.
crafted outdoor spaces enhance daily life for residents — offering shelter from the elements, integrated seating for pause, and a dignified sense of arrival.
Towering above the neighborhood, Mari offers residents panoramic views of Lake Washington, the Cascades, and the Bellevue skyline — a daily connection to nature, light, and the wider city.
Rising amidst a dynamic cityscape, Mari grants residents the rare experience of urban immersion framed by moments of serenity, light, and sweeping views.
Elevated above Bellevue’s green corridors and vibrant streets, Mari offers residents a daily life framed by expansive skies, city energy, and peaceful treetops.
Visualization of the tower before construction.
Imagined as a seamless interface between city and home, Mari’s entry welcomes residents with crafted transparency, human-scaled warmth, and vibrant street life.
A study in light, scale, and perspective — envisioning spaces where every resident’s journey is shaped by openness, horizon views, and human connection.
Designed as an extension of home, the rooftop retreat provides residents with panoramic views, curated landscapes, and intimate spaces for celebration and reflection.
As the city fades into twilight, residents find sanctuary among curated landscapes, soft furnishings, and expansive skies.
Interior Design by B+H Architects
Interior Design by B+H Architects
