DJC Project of the Week – Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center brings multiple nonprofit organizations under one roof, consolidating the community’s access to a variety of services, including preschool childcare, physical and mental health resources, and food support at 19509 64th Ave. W.

Total project cost was about $26.6 million.

The 40,000-square-foot building has a full-sized gymnasium and a mix of rentable spaces including multipurpose rooms, space for large events, and teaching kitchens. Exterior amenities include a full playground and fenced patio. At the heart of the center is an interior courtyard/commons area inspired by European piazzas.

Celebrated traveler Rick Steves was a major supporter and donated the land for the project.

The center has a hybrid steel and timber structure, featuring panelized wood frame walls, exposed glulam beams, and cross-laminated timber. It is LEED Gold certified.

Developers: Trinity Lutheran Church and Volunteers of America Western Washington

Architect: ARC Architects

General contractor: GLY Construction

Structural engineer: Swenson Say Fagét

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