The original ambition
A condominium community became the first chapter of a superblock plan
Wasatch Development Associates commissioned CollinsWoerman to help shape a mixed-use destination within downtown Bellevue's Ashwood District. Early project descriptions envisioned a much larger collection of residential towers and other uses across roughly 10.5 acres. Conco's construction history identifies the two completed condominium towers as the first stage and dates their completion to 2008. Those distinctions matter when reading older material: the broad master plan and the existing condominium are different scopes. Washington Square's enduring contribution is the community that was actually built, with a mix of housing forms and pedestrian connections within Bellevue's larger blocks.
Homes at two scales
The townhouses change how the development meets the ground
CollinsWoerman's interiors account describes the towers together with 26 walk-up townhouses. That combination offers an alternative to organizing every home around high-rise corridors and elevators. The townhouse scale brings front doors closer to outdoor circulation and makes the transition between the larger buildings and the pedestrian realm more varied. It also deserves a separate buyer comparison. A townhouse and a tower condominium may share a development name while offering very different stairs, entry sequences, privacy and exposure. Walk the route to the actual front door and examine how the interior connects to the surrounding paths and common areas.
The construction team
Concrete towers rise above a substantial underground structure
DCI Engineers provided civil and structural engineering for the two-building community, describing concrete construction and four levels of below-grade parking. Conco supplied concrete services, while site contractor Belarde identifies Big D Construction Northwest as general contractor. These records reveal the breadth of work beneath the glass façades: the project needed building structure, excavation, vehicle circulation and a finished pedestrian surface. The underground parking also helps explain why spaces that appear to be ordinary courtyards or drives can form part of the building enclosure. Landscape, paving, drainage and the structure below operate as connected parts of the property.
The pedestrian setting
Courtyards and finished sidewalks make the large project feel smaller
Conco's account describes a landscaped courtyard, tree-lined walks and a dog area within the original development. Belarde records the colored and textured concrete sidewalks, curbs and accessible ramps it installed. Together, these details show how the design addressed the ground-level experience as well as the towers. They are useful features to examine in person because the appeal of a residence depends partly on what happens between its door and the city outside. Compare a home oriented toward internal landscaped space with one facing a public street, and visit at a time that reflects when you would normally arrive home.
The changing block
The surrounding development story continued after the first two towers
Kidder Mathews' transaction account describes the sale of the remaining roughly 6.4 acres after Wasatch completed the first two condominium towers. More recent public records show a different next chapter: Bellevue's September 2025 master-development-plan approval describes a 12-story office building and a 27-story multifamily building with ground-level commercial uses at 10620 NE 8th Street. That approval establishes a documented proposal, not completed buildings or a guaranteed construction schedule. For a buyer, the practical point is to understand the specific home's relationship to nearby development sites and to review the latest city records when assessing outlook and future surroundings.
Stewardship over time
A documented renewal program was completed in 2024
Building consultant RDH records a long working relationship with the condominium association, beginning with assessment and investigation work in 2010. Its later renewal program addressed waterproofing and drainage at townhomes, balconies, the courtyard, entrance, fountain and curved driveway. The project record identifies completion in 2024 and describes work phased across two summer construction seasons, including areas above the parking garage. This is a meaningful chapter in the property's life and should accompany its architectural history. RDH's account documents completed work; current association records establish the remaining maintenance plan, funding and any obligations attached to a specific sale.
