Seismic events. When disaster strikes, architects and engineers see their best laid plans put to the test. When the Nisqually Earthquake struck in 2001, home repair expert Roger Faris was at the Phinney Neighborhood Center celebrating the retrofit of the former school lunchroom. Steve Scher recently met with Faris and engineer Dan Say to point out the work that was done to reinforce the old school building. They say there are still hundreds of un-reinforced masonry buildings at risk if and when the next earthquake hits. Listen to the interview here!
Green Lake Library Upgrades / / 05.31.22
The historically landmarked Green Lake Branch of the Seattle Public Library is set for a seismic upgrade and renovations.
SPU DWW Offices / / 12.04.17
SPU will remodel a pre-engineered metal building to house a new operations center for its drainage and wastewater staff.
Green Lake Library Reopens / / 11.13.24
Seattle Public Library (SPL) reopened Swenson Say Faget project the Green Lake branch on Oct. 28 following the completion of a 20-month renovation project.