Helping to create a vibrant live-work neighborhood

The Sofia

The Sofia is a multi-family tower that responds to Everett’s vision for the Commercial Triangle District to become a vibrant live-work neighborhood with multi-modal transit access. The project has 624 units and is one of the first new developments in the neighborhood to plan for 10% affordable housing.

We provided site planning (compliant with the Everett design regulations), architecture, and interior design services for this 21-story residential tower. Our site and building design take cues from the recently published district-wide master plan, prioritizing pedestrian activities, connectivity, and commercial uses along 2nd Street, and responding to future 2nd Street roadway expansions. Our design aims to create a world-class building and public spaces that take advantage of the inherent opportunity of large-scale land use change. The building’s massing setback and cornered plaza help create a welcoming gesture to pedestrians coming from Garden Street. We also prioritized porosity for pedestrian activities by introducing a corner plaza which will extend to connect with a future pedestrian bridge envisioned by the master plan.

This project will provide significant environmental remediation, include a 100% EV parking garage, and will be flood resilient and sustainable. When the work is complete, the Commercial Triangle District will become an attractive, walkable neighborhood the city of Everett can be proud of.