Architects
The Lake Court Apartments stands alone in that it is the only multi-family housing community in Seattle to be collectively designed by these prominent architects and developers: William J. Bain, Sr., Paul Thiry and Frederick Anhalt.
Each of these men are individually recognized for outstanding achievements and contributions to Seattle architectural design, Pacific Northwestern design and historical significance to our city.
In 2001, SeattleTimes.com listed Anhalt and Thiry as nominated two of the 150 most influential people in Seattle History.
William J. Bain, Sr.
Shoremont 1925 - 1926
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Granted first (#1) architecture license granted by the State of Washington (1923)
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Camouflage Director for State of Washington in WWII
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President of the Washington State Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
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Founded NBBJ (still in operation today) with offices in New York, Boston, London, Hong Kong, & other major cities worldwide.
Paul Thiry
Lakecrest 1928 - 1929
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Designed Lakecrest while living at Shoremont before he had completed his architecture degree at UW
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Principal architect for the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair; For this he personally designed Washington State Pavilion (Century 21-Washington State Coliseum, NRIS #100002406, Seattle Landmark #125642)
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Recognized as “Man of the Year” in 1962 by the Seattle City Council and Seattle Chamber of Commerce
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Designed original MOHAI, Frye Art Museum, and St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
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Served under John F. Kennedy from 1962 – 1964
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Known as “the father of modernist architecture in the Pacific Northwest”
Fredrick Anhalt
Anhalt Addition 1952-53
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One of Seattle’s most well-known apartment developers
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Awarded an honorary membership in the Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
Anhalt Landmarks:
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Anhalt Hall Apartments (1928)
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Anhalt Apartments, Roy Street Group (1928)
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La Quinta Apartments (1929)
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Anhalt Apartments (1931)
