Item No.        7b 
Date of Meeting    August 23, 2016 
Briefing on Pier 66
Exterior and Interior
Modernization
Maritime and Economic Development Divisions
August 23, 2016

Contents
Background
P66 Modernization Project Objectives
Exterior Faade Improvements
Modernization of Bell Harbor International Conference Center
Next Steps

Port Headquarters at Pier 66 in 1915


Understanding the Past

Connection to the Working Waterfront

Waterfront in Decline  1980s

Pier 66 Demolition Started in 1994


First Step to Modernization

Construction, 1994-95

Central Waterfront Project Completed 1999

2016

Pier 66 Program Efforts to Date
Initial discussion April, 2016 
Faade Concepts  development May, 2016 
Faade options discussed with Port Commissioners and executive
team  May, 2016
Early cost estimating at zero % design  range $5-$20 Million
Best faade option approximately $13 Million
Conference Center local market review  May, 2016
Interior concept design development  June, 2016
Interior improvements at zero % design  estimated $7 Million
Preliminary Planning

Key Principles
The project supports the Port's overall mission and continues our tradition and
commitment to enhancing Seattle's waterfront 
Enhancing the entire Alaskan Way waterfront experience for local citizens
and tourism
Improving functionality of the facility for both cruise and conference/event
customers
Enhancing the environmental footprint of the terminal
The project may generate new revenue over time to reduce levy obligation
The project needs to be sensitive to the community and surroundings through
architecture, history, and access
Listening to feedback

Key Exterior Components
Environmental enhancements        Functional enhancements
Solar                  Canopies
Landscaping               Entrances
Efficiency enhancements            Public enhancements
Identities                Plaza for Public Gatherings and
Signage                  Tourism


Exterior Elements to Explore

Faade options considered
8 Preliminary concept designs
3 Favored hybrid concepts
1.  Basic upgrades      $5 million
2.  Preferred hybrid     $13 million
3. "Cadillac" version   $20 million

Range of options considered

Preferred Hybrid Concept


Preferred

Preferred Hybrid Concept


View 1

Preferred Hybrid Concept


View 2

Preferred Hybrid Concept


View 3

Preferred Hybrid Concept


View 4

Modernizing Bell Harbor International Conference Center

Position Bell Harbor for the Future
Protect the Port's investment 
Enhance loyalty and grow repeat business
Remain competitive and respond to evolving market demands
Upgrade technology and audio visual infrastructure
More flexibility = adaptability to more uses
Expand capacity to drive new business
Improve the customer experience
Unified design, improved wayfinding, improved flow and connection
Natural light and water views
Improved integration of expanded cruise and event spaces

Grow Revenue

Existing Entry - Main Entrance               View of Proposed Design
- Reception area not visible                 - Increase natural light and views to water
- No sense of waterfront setting              - Enhance arrival experience

First Steps into the Facility

Existing Condition - Lobby                  View from Proposed "Hub" 
- Solid entry vestibule                     - Views to water
- No water view                     - More natural light
- Concierge visible
Improved Guest Experience

Existing Condition - Lobby                  Proposed Operable Glass Wall
- Limited views                          - Connect to expanded cruise spaces
- Limited natural light                       - Provide access to atrium, light and water

Creating New Connections

New Waterlink Atrium - Balcony and stair connection to all three levels
Creating New Connections

New Waterlink Atrium  Stair connection to all three levels
Creating New Connections

Proposed Cove Room - with operable glass walls closed to create private spaces
Flexibility to create new meeting spaces

Proposed Cove Room - with operable glass walls open to create event space
Flexibility to create new open space

Existing Condition - Harbor Dining         Proposed Expanded Harbor Pre-function Area
Room                   - Increase Capacity
- Hard wall separation                  - Enhance flexibility
- Limited flexibility                       - Increase natural light and views to water

Dated and Dark to Flexible and Open

Existing Bay Auditorium Pre-function - view towards existing Seaway Room
Dated furnishings & fixed walls

Proposed Bay Auditorium Pre-function - New Seaway Room with operable glass walls
Flexible Open Space With Water Views

Brian Flaherty, Sr. Vice President
Columbia Hospitality, Inc

Next Steps
Return to Commission to request funding for design
development and environmental review.
Upcoming briefings on Seattle Waterfront on October 11
and November 8