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The new Lake Stevens Library is celebrating a major milestone with a Groundbreaking Ceremony on September 18th at the Chapel Hill property. The Sno-Isle Libraries Community Celebration will follow on September 21st at the temporary library. The new 15,000-square-foot, two-story public library will include surface parking, a public plaza, an outdoor learning area, wetland mitigation, and street frontage improvements. We’re excited to provide a welcoming and inspiring place for the community to gather, study, and learn. Learn more about the groundbreaking events at the link, https://lnkd.in/geFyQQWV Client: Sno-Isle Libraries Architect: BuildingWork Interior Design: BuildingWork Landscape Architect: Swift Company LLC Civil Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineer: The Greenbusch Group Electrical Engineer: TFWB Lighting Designer: Blanca Lighting Design Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Acoustic Consultant: SSA Acoustics LLP LEED Consultant: ArchEcology Specifications Consultant: ABI Commissioning Agent: Hamasaki Consulting Engineers Geotechnical Engineer: Shannon & Wilson Wetlands Consultant: Shannon & Wilson

Civic design projects are our expertise. Here’s an overview of our unique approach: Public Engagement Processes: We excel in community outreach for public projects. We collaborate with our clients to lead public meetings and presentations that foster constructive dialogue between community members, public agencies, and the design team. Public Agency and Not-For-Profit Clients: We understand that public agencies and not-for-profit institutions have different internal processes compared to private owners. We are flexible and adaptable in our approach to deliverables, scheduling, and decision-making. Limited Budgets: We are meticulous in designing within strict project budgets and work diligently during construction administration to minimize change orders and ensure compliance with contract documents. Public Bid Procurement: We have a successful track record of leading Design-Bid-Build projects for public agencies. Our bid documents are comprehensive, detailed, and clear, and we work effectively with owner’s representatives and general contractors. Learn more about our firm at the link, https://bit.ly/3SyV3iZ Photos: Doug Scott, Ben Benschneider, & Lara Swimmer Photography

Civic design projects are our expertise. Here’s an overview of our unique approach: Public Engagement Processes: We excel in community outreach for public projects. We collaborate with our clients to lead public meetings and presentations that foster constructive dialogue between community members, public agencies, and the design team. Public Agency and Not-For-Profit Clients: We understand that public agencies and not-for-profit institutions have different internal processes compared to private owners. We are flexible and adaptable in our approach to deliverables, scheduling, and decision-making. Limited Budgets: We are meticulous in designing within strict project budgets and work diligently during construction administration to minimize change orders and ensure compliance with contract documents. Public Bid Procurement: We have a successful track record of leading Design-Bid-Build projects for public agencies. Our bid documents are comprehensive, detailed, and clear, and we work effectively with owner’s representatives and general contractors. Learn more about our firm at the link, https://bit.ly/3SyV3iZ Photos: Doug Scott, Ben Benschneider, & Lara Swimmer Photography

We’re nearing the end of our design process with BuildingWork on The Green Lake Branch of the Seattle Public Library! Built in 1910, the structure is thoughtfully restored while maintaining its historic charm. We can’t wait for you to experience the space and appreciate its warm glow! #seattlearchitecture #seattlehistory #lightingdesign #seattlepubliclibrary #librarydesign #lighting #construction #communitydesign #seattle #washington #architecture #design

BuildingWork Partner, Matt Aalfs, AIA, is speaking at the Adaptive Re-use, Renovation + Repositioning event hosted by the Belden Club Seattle on July 10th. Matt will explore the critical aspects of preserving and enhancing our communities through architectural innovation. The discussion will cover the evolution of projects driven by comprehensive social, cultural, historical, and physical analyses, ensuring alignment with client goals and community needs. Key topics include landmark buildings, code compliance, seismic retrofits, tax credits, design sensitivity, and sustainable design. Find event information at the link, https://lnkd.in/gER5ZMpm

We’re pleased to announce that our Washington Park project received the 2024 Best Preservation Project Award from Historic Seattle. This prestigious honor celebrates the rehabilitation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic properties in the Puget Sound region that adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Originally built in 1890 as a printing press plant, Washington Park is now revitalized with contemporary functionality and carefully preserved architecture. To maintain the building's historic facade, we set back the new rooftop penthouse, which features sliding glass walls and panoramic views of Puget Sound, from the street. In line with the Federal Historic Tax Credit program, we rehabilitated the original wood windows and replicated the building’s decorative cornice, lost in the 1949 earthquake. Additionally, we completed a comprehensive seismic retrofit, adding steel braced frames, concrete shear walls, and new mezzanines for additional tenant space and mid-floor support for the unreinforced masonry walls. Thank you for the recognition, Historic Seattle! It is a privilege to contribute to the revitalization of Pioneer Square and to preserve the rich history of Washington Park for years to come. Learn more at the link, https://lnkd.in/gDBTsnzp Developer: Lake Union Partners and Unico Properties LLC General Contractor: WG Clark Construction Structural Engineer: CPL Inc. Photos: Doug Walker Photography

"Steel plates have covered the sidewalk along Second Ave until recently. Now those are gone, and the areaways are newly exposed, providing a rare glimpse into Pioneer Square's past." SEATTLE DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE offers an update on the progress of our restoration work at the Metropole building in Pioneer Square, and explains the significance of its exposed areaways. Developer: Satterberg Foundation Architect: BuildingWork General Contractor: W.G. Clark Construction Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget #WGClark #SeaUsBuild #PioneerSquare #Construction #HistoricRestoration Read here:

At The Seattle Public Library Green Lake Branch, we exposed the new structural steel and integrated it with the historic architecture to create a visual dialogue between old and new. We designed the comprehensive seismic upgrade to meet above-standard safety performance during an earthquake so the library can serve as a disaster relief center for the surrounding community. Client: King County Library Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget Civil Engineer: LPD Engineering Mechanical Engineer, Acoustic, and Elevator Consultant: The Greenbusch Group Electrical Engineer: TFWB Engineers Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Inc. Lighting Design: Blanca Lighting Design Specifications: Applied Building Information Cost Estimator: Project Delivery Analysts Geotechnical Engineer: PanGEO Surveyor: Duncanson 3D Building Scan: MNT2Coast General Contractor: Kassel & Associates Photo: Building Work Architects

For the last week of Preservation Month, our final feature is the Greenlake Library that's in progress with BuildingWork. SSF is on the design team for the Green Lake Carnegie Library seismic upgrade and renovations. Built in 1909, the unreinforced masonry (URM) building is getting HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, and electrical improvements, an elevator replacement, and structural upgrades of shotcrete walls and steel moment frames to bring the building up to seismic code. All work is designed to integrate with the historic architecture common in Carnegie Library structures. The current project is targeting LEED Gold. For more information visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gBpqGm78 SSF also teamed with SHKS Architects on a previous remodel of the building. 📸: BuildingWork

For decades, the Washington Park Building was hidden by the Alaskan Way Viaduct, an elevated highway once located where downtown Seattle meets the Puget Sound. Following the demolition of the viaduct in 2019, our ambitious preservation and adaptive reuse of this historic building serves as an exciting step toward reclaiming the waterfront, blending contemporary functionality with historic architecture in Pioneer Square. We designed the new penthouse with long-span steel supports and heavy timber decking to maximize water views while keeping the structure depth as minimal as possible. Learn more about the project at the link, https://lnkd.in/dCXZeGCf. Developer: Lake Union Partners and Unico Properties General Contractor: WG Clark Construction Structural Engineer: Coughlin Porter Lundeen