Alki Bathhouse Improvements Pro Parks Project Information
Location: 2701 Alki Avenue
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PROJECT STATUS
Thank you, Seattle.
This Pro Parks project is complete!
The Alki Bathhouse is open and available for use!
The building opened in January 2005. Art and pottery classes are in session and the multi-purpose room is available for private rental.
The 2000 Pro Parks Levy included $412,000 to fund Bathhouse improvements. Damage resulting from the 2001 Nisqually Quake resulted in $47,000 from FEMA. The Friends of Alki Bathhouse, together with the Alki Community Center Advisory Council, contributed another $132,000. Parks and Recreation provided a final $140,000 for dry rot issues discovered during construction.
The architect was Jeff Oaklief of Johnson Architecture and Planning.
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2701 Alki Avenue
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| BUDGET |
Total Budget: $731,000
The community has raised the following amounts:
Artists, 2001: $10,000
Friends of Alki Bathhouse (FAB), 2002 $96,576
Alki Community Center Advisory Council/ FAB, 2003 & 2004
$35,500
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| SCHEDULE |
Planning:12/1/2001
Design:9/1/2002
Construction:2/2/2004
Completion:12/31/2004
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| PROJECT DESCRIPTION |
Project Description:
The building’s exterior was improved in keeping with its 1911 origins, and
the interior was renovated to support the following uses:
• Multi-purpose space: 1517 square feet with 123 square feet of accessory
storage as well as a unisex restroom
• Pottery Studio: 423 square feet
• Multi-media art studio: 423 square feet with 91 square feet of accessory
storage
• Men’s and Women’s restrooms with exterior entrances
The studios each have their own outdoor work areas accessed through large
bay doors, and the multi-purpose space have formal entrances off both the
waterfront and Alki Avenue.
Proposed uses for the multi-purpose space include: exercise classes, beach
and environmental programs, various adult programs such as language and
music classes, story telling sponsored by the Log House Museum, community
meetings, teen events, drop in programs, private parties, and support for
external events.
Project History/Background:
The existing structure is a remnant of the "Pavilion" that was erected on
the site in 1911. The pavilion had spacious dressing and locker rooms for
bathers, a viewing balcony for spectators, a gym, clubrooms, and a cafe
serving refreshments. In 1955, the Pavilion was demolished except for a
portion of the west wing that was remodeled into the building that stands
today. Around 1998, community artists began using the building as a studio
and classroom. In 2000, the Alki Community Council petitioned the Parks
Department for inclusion of the building's renovation in the Pro Parks Levy.
In late 2001, the bathhouse artists received a $10,000 Small and Simple
grant that was used to augment the planning portion of the Pro Parks project
budget. The Friends of Alki Bathhouse was formed in 2002 and with a matching
grant from the Department of Neighborhoods was able to raise an additional
$132,000 for the project.
Community Involvement:
The planning process began in December 2001 when the community hired the
firm of Johnson Architecture and Planning to prepare design concepts. The
process involved two public meetings, facilitated by the consultant, to
ascertain the community's vision for the bathhouse. This information was
used to develop four different concepts, three of which would require more
money than was available through Pro Parks funding.
The community chose one of the more expensive options. In response, a group
calling itself the Friends of the Alki Bathhouse (FAB) was formed to raise
monies to augment the Pro Parks budget. FAB and the Alki Community Center
Advisory Council have now raised an additional $132,000. Because of their
efforts - and the skill of the architect - the community has a fabulous
new building at its disposal. |
"After" photo of building
Floor plan for remodeled building
"Before" photo of building, 2003
Original structure, 1911
Click an image for the larger, detailed view.
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| COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION |
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Friends of the Alki Bathhouse
Wayne Johnson
wayne@smstemper.com
Alki Community Center Advisory Board
Will Winter, wrwpi@aol.com
Alki Community Council
Tony Fragada, tfragada@yahoo.com
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