Gallery: We Want To Hang Out At This Electrical Substation. No, Really

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    The Denny electrical substation is currently under construction in Seattle.
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    The substation, which transforms power to make it usable for homes and businesses, is designed to be a public space.
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    It's being built in the middle of a rapidly developing neighborhood.
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    Architects at NBBJ designed a pedestrian ramp to wrap around the station.
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    The technical equipment will be shielded inside the station's yard by a 35-foot wall.
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    Two community centers will be built into the substation.
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    The goal is to have community meetings and art openings at the substation.
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