SEATTLE — LMC has opened Axle, an eight-story apartment community fully integrated with smart-home technology located at 3230 16th Ave. West in Seattle’s Interbay neighborhood.
Axle, which is pursuing LEED Gold certification, features 226 smart apartments. The community’s smart homes feature an Amazon Echo integrated into a Sonos Play:1, a Ruckus access-point device for superior Wi-Fi coverage and Lutron Pico Remote for dimming lights and controlling smart-home speakers. Additionally, residents will receive a Sonos Play:1 upon move-in. All units also feature Lutron roller shades, which can be controlled through a smartphone, a Pico remote or by voice activation through Alexa.
The property consists of one- and two-bedroom apartments, with den and townhome layouts available, ranging in size from 539 to 1,454 square feet. Interiors feature quartz countertops, designer lighting, high-end stainless steel appliances, hardwood-style plank flooring, full-size washers and dryers, ceramic tile tub surrounds, lighted mirrors and under-cabinet lighting.
Community amenities include a sky lounge with full kitchen, dining area with fireplace and large communal room with two oversized televisions; a co-working lounge; club-inspired 24-hour fitness center; rooftop deck with barbecues and lounge areas; a pet park and pet wash station; and a large bike and gear maintenance facility.
LMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lennar, is a multifamily real estate development and operating company.