Item No.: 8c_Attach
Meeting Date: June 11, 2019

Pier 66 / Bell Harbor International Conference
Center Modernization

PIER 66 / BELL HARBOR
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER
MODERNIZATON

CURRENT MEETING INDUSTRY TRENDS

Delegate evolution:

Content evolution:

Facility evolution:

• Value driven
• Participatory not passive
• Networking focused
• Engagement & interactivity
• Content choice
• Destination experience

• Focused, shorter durations
• Variety
• Increased focus on education

• Customizable
• Flexible configurations
• Technology: virtual + physical space
• Connected to place

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DESIGN GOALS
• Maximize impact of waterfront location
• Connect all levels of the facility and improve accessibility

• Increase flexibility / revenue potential
• Increase ability to host concurrent events
• Create transparency, optimize daylight, and maximize waterfront views
• Upgrade technology, electrical power, wayfinding, finishes and lighting
• Incorporate sustainable features

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

View of the existing Waterlink
Gallery

Pre-function outside Harbor Room and Bay Auditorium

Pre-function outside Harbor Room and Bay Auditorium
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PRE-FUNCTION
ENHANCED WATER VIEWS AND ENTRY TO HARBOR

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MODERNIZATION LAYOUT

• Welcoming entry experience
• Enlarged and flexible Pre-function spaces
• Enhanced transparency throughout
• Operable partitions at Harbor & Marina Conference Rooms
• Enlarged Marina Conference Room
• Communicating Ramp and Stair
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COMMUNICATING STAIRS

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COMMUNICATING RAMP

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SUSTAINABILITY
• High efficiency lighting fixtures and controls
• Low flow plumbing fixtures
• Enhanced daylighting and views
• Creating a healthy environment for conference guests and staff (durable,
long lasting, non-toxic materials)
• Eliminate red list materials from interior materials & finishes
• Sustainable non-toxic furniture
• Construction waste management & air quality control

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SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
EXTERIOR

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RISK MITIGATION
To help reduce construction related risks, we are doing the following:
• Prepared quality bid documents and encourage bidder participation
• Thorough pre-bid walkthrough and 360 degree images to enhance understanding of
work areas prior to bid
• 3rd Floor Conference Center closed during construction (mid-Nov to mid-May)
• Allocated higher construction contingency (15%)
• Providing bid alternate
• Co-locate Construction Management team inside conference center spaces

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BUDGET AND SCHEDULE
• BUDGET
 TOTAL $11.56M
 Also includes FFE and Kitchen Upgrades

• SCHEDULE
 Advertise: June 2019
 Construction Start: November 2019
 Restart Operations: May 2020

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TEAM
PORT OF SEATTLE

DESIGN TEAM

Dave McFadden, Executive Sponsor
Melinda Miller, Director, Real Estate Asset Management
Fred Chou, Capital Program Leader

ARCHITECT: LMN
Rafael Vinoly, Design Partner/Principal in Charge
Osama, Quotah, Project Manager
Masako Wada, Project Interior Designer

CONFERENCE CENTER OPERATOR (COLUMBIA HOSPITALITY)

Mette Greenshields, Project Architect

Brian Flaherty, Managing Director
Linda Jones, General Manager

David Backs, Interior Designer
John Woloszyn, Specifications
STRUCTURAL: KPFF
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL: MAZZETTI
LIGHTING: HLB
ACCOUSTICAL/AUDIO VISUAL: ARUP
SIGNAGE: STUDIO MATTHEWS
CODE/LIFE SAFETY: PIELOW CONSULTING
COST ESTIMATING: JMB CONSULTING GROUP

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APPENDIX

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

View of the existing Marina Conference Room

View of the existing Harbor Room w/ Inlet and the Pre-function beyond

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EXISTING FLOOR PLAN

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MODERNIZATION FLOOR PLAN

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ENTRY LOBBY AND CONCIERGE
EXPANDED LOBBY AND CONCIERGE

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PRE-FUNCTION
EXPANDED PRE-FUNCTION AND VIEWS INTO SOUND

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HARBOR
ENHANCED BALLROOM

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ART PLAN

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SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
EXTERIOR

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SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
INTERIOR

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