Aegis Living Lake Union (1936 Eastlake Ave. E.), a new senior assisted living and memory care facility, opened its doors in August near the shores of Lake Union. Set to be the world’s greenest senior living community, the building is completely emission-free and uses no fossil fuels. An onsite solar array and offsite solar energy farms are a few of the energy reduction measures that help offset the building’s energy demand.
“The greenest senior assisted living community in the world, Aegis Living Lake Union brings together the values of our residents, our neighbors, and our company,” said Brian Palmore, Senior Vice President of Development. “We are doing our part to build smarter and lessen our impact, while also celebrating the rich history and rowing culture of Lake Union in our design.”
Aegis Living Lake Union’s design is inspired by the 1936 gold medal-winning University of Washington rowing team and Daniel James Brown’s celebrated book, “The Boys in the Boat.” The building lobby features a stunning original Pocock racing shell spanning the length of the ceiling and the exterior of the building displays a full-size mural of the winning team. Another mural is in the works, and the building will eventually be home to the 1936 Olympic torch.
