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!
URM Update October 2023 / / 10.02.23
The SDCI published this blog post about the current status of the URM ordinance and the next steps.
Fire Station 22 Wins 2 AIA Merit Awards / / 11.07.18
We are proud to announce that the new Seattle Fire Station 22 received two AIA Merit Awards – from AIA … read more +
University Branch library closed for major renovation / / 03.19.25
A renovation of the Swenson Say Faget and SHKS project the Seattle Public Library's (SPL) University Branch is underway.