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Pike. - [LIHI opening 43 units in downtown Olympia](https://ssfengineers.com/lihi-opening-43-units-downtown-olympia-2/) - LIHI will open Billy Frank Jr. Place on Thursday in downtown Olympia. The 4-story building has 43 permanently affordable units. - [50-unit apartment building at Drexel House will serve homeless veterans](https://ssfengineers.com/50-unit-apartment-building-drexel-house-will-serve-homeless-veterans/) - Catholic Community Services Drexel House, a new apartment building for homeless veterans in Olympia, broke ground today - [New phase of Yesler Terrace revamp completed](https://ssfengineers.com/new-phase-of-yesler-terrace-revamp-completed/) - Celebrations will be held for the opening of two new projects in Yesler Terrace: Seattle Housing Authority's Red Cedar and Vulcan Real Estate's Cypress. - [On the Block: The other project at 23rd and Jackson](https://ssfengineers.com/block-project-23rd-jackson/) - The Patricia K. Apartments is a six-story building with 53 units for its clients, above its offices and services on the first two floors. - [Building Future AEC Professionals: SSF's Decade of Impact with the ACE Mentor Program](https://ssfengineers.com/ssfs-decade-of-impact-with-the-ace-mentor-program/) - At Swenson Say Fagét (SSF), we believe that introducing students to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industries early and equitably can change the trajectory of a young person's life. That's exactly what the ACE Mentor Program does. - [Swenson Say Faget (SSF) Celebrates the Retirement of Founding Principal and Preservation Champion, Dan Say](https://ssfengineers.com/dan-say-retires/) - After 45 years of shaping the Pacific Northwest’s built environment, SSF founding principal Dan Say, PE/SE, is retiring. His legacy in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and structural engineering has left a lasting impact on Seattle and beyond. - [A Personal Note from Dan Say on His Retirement](https://ssfengineers.com/a-note-from-dan/) - After 45 years of shaping the Pacific Northwest’s built environment, SSF founding principal Dan Say, PE/SE, is retiring. Read his personal note as he reflects on his career and what comes next. - [House Bill 1810: Why is it essential to pass this bill!](https://ssfengineers.com/hb-1810/) - A look back at Puget Sound quakes, plus what makes URM buildings dangerous and how HB 1810 can help fund seismic retrofits across Washington. - [Bouldering gym opens inside historic U District bank building](https://ssfengineers.com/university-bouldering-project-opens/) - Seattle Bouldering Project has opened its third location, in the University District at 4502 University Way N.E. a Swenson Say Faget and Mithun project. - [Apartments planned for J&M Hotel Building](https://ssfengineers.com/jm-article/) - Swenson Say Faget is providing structural engineering for the seismic upgrade and annex rebuild of the historic J&M Hotel Building in Pioneer Square. - [Carnegie grant will expand English language programs at the Seattle Public Library](https://ssfengineers.com/spl-english-classes/) - The Seattle Public Library (SPL) will significantly increase its free English language learning programs over the next two years, thanks to a $450,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York awarded to The Seattle Public Library Foundation. - [Seattle building is the first to get new cement-free concrete](https://ssfengineers.com/c-crete/) - The first batch of a new concrete that doesn't use cement was recently poured as part of a seismic retrofit to a 120-year-old brick building in the Green Lake neighborhood. That two-story building at 7200 Woodlawn Ave. N.E. is owned by Donald Davies and will be the future home to Atlantic Crossing Pub, which is moving from the Roosevelt neighborhood. - [University Branch library closed for major renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/university-library-renovation/) - A renovation of the Swenson Say Faget and SHKS project the Seattle Public Library's (SPL) University Branch is underway. - [334 affordable units debut in Federal Way](https://ssfengineers.com/redondo-heights-opens/) - SSF project with Bumgardner Redondo Heights opened. Redondo heights is a fully renovated apartment complex for incomes 50%-60% the median income. - [The Big Taste - Enter to Win](https://ssfengineers.com/taste/) - We hope you had a great time at The Big Taste! Please enter your information below to be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card to Mamma Melina Ristorante! Enter by 5/25/25. The winner will be notified by email. Once complete, feel free to explore our website and contact us if you have - [Food Lifeline's Food Frenzy 2015](https://ssfengineers.com/food-lifeline-food-frenzy-2015/) - SSF joined over 100 local firms to support Food Lifeline's efforts to feed hungry Volunteer hours and money - that's all it takes to make a difference! - [SSF Supports Food Lifeline's Food Frenzy](https://ssfengineers.com/831/) - We are pleased to again work with Food Lifeline to feed hungry children this summer! - [Swenson Say Faget Promotions and Addition](https://ssfengineers.com/swenson-say-faget-promotions-and-addition/) - We are pleased to announce several promotions and an addition to our team! - [Promotions!](https://ssfengineers.com/promotions/) - Lots of promotions at SSF! - [Promotions and New Team Members](https://ssfengineers.com/promotions-and-new-team-members/) - Swenson Say Fagét Structural Engineers announced two promotions in Seattle and Tacoma and six new hires in the Seattle office. - [Project of the Week: Derby Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project-of-the-week-derby-apartments/) - Derby is a new apartment building at 123 Bellevue Ave. E. in South Capitol Hill, offering 168 efficient studio units with in-unit washer/dryer. Enjoy an eighth-floor terrace, bike room, dog-washing area, and more. Located near downtown Seattle, First Hill hospitals, and Seattle University - [Family center breaks ground in Tacoma](https://ssfengineers.com/family-center-breaks-ground-in-tacoma/) - Ground was broken on the 32,000 SF Cora Whitely Family Center in Tacoma. A project by BCRA Design, Swenson Say Faget and Korsmo Construction. - [Accessory Dwelling Units: What's the Big Deal with these Small Homes?](https://ssfengineers.com/aadus/) - SSF Principal Ryan Reichman gives an interview for Rhodes Architecture and Light's blog on the structural and architectural considerations when adding an Attached Accessory and Detached Dwelling Units (AADU’s and DADU’s) to a home. - [Top Public Safety Concern: URM Buildings](https://ssfengineers.com/top-public-safety-concern-urm-buildings/) - One solution uses private financing to retrofit old unreinforced brick and masonry buildings. - [Pioneer Square board to review Urban Visions' 77-unit building](https://ssfengineers.com/pioneer-square-board-to-review-urban-visions-77-unit-building/) - Landowner Urban Visions and partner Johnson Carr are planning a new apartment building for the vacant pit at 165 S. Washington St. - [48 Ballard units move closer to MUP](https://ssfengineers.com/48-ballard-units-move-closer-to-mup/) - The new seven-story building designed by Skidmore Janette Architects has received a SEPA determination of non-significance. - [233 Bel-Red units assuming final form](https://ssfengineers.com/233-bel-red-units-assuming-final-form/) - Johnson Carr is developing the corner at 2120 152nd Ave. N.E., a 10-minute walk north to the future Overlake Village Station. - [60 low-income housing units take shape in Tacoma](https://ssfengineers.com/60-low-income-housing-units-take-shape-in-tacoma/) - New Life Housing Apartments on Shiloh Baptist Church property in Tacoma. - [SSF Additions](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-additions/) - Carlos Galvan, Stephen Kern and Kim Hernandez have joined the SSF Seattle office. Galvan and Kern are on the CAD team and Hernandez is the receptionist. - [Plymouth Housing Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing for Formerly Homeless in Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/plymouth-housing-breaks-ground-on-affordable-housing-for-formerly-homeless-in-seattle/) - Plymouth Housing celebrated the groundbreaking of 91 permanent housing apartments for adults who have previously experienced homelessness. - [Inland/CHS to buy Greenwood Avenue site for six-story affordable housing complex](https://ssfengineers.com/inland-chs-to-buy-greenwood-avenue-site-for-six-story-affordable-housing-complex/) - Blueprint Capital received a master use permit for a six-story, 66-unit apartment project at 8105 Greenwood Ave. N. The architect is Cone Architecture. - [Northaven breaks ground on 82 Northgate units at senior community](https://ssfengineers.com/northaven-breaks-ground-on-82-northgate-units-at-senior-community/) - Groundbreaking for the Northaven III Senior Living, a five-story, 82-unit building, took place on October 19. - [Plymouth Housing project named in honor of late colleague opens](https://ssfengineers.com/plymouth-housing-project-named-in-honor-of-late-colleague-opens/) - Originally called 2+U, Plymouth Housing's Kristin Benson Place is open! - [Senior housing project opens in Northgate neighborhood](https://ssfengineers.com/senior-housing-project-opens-in-northgate-neighborhood/) - Northaven Senior Living earlier this month held an opening ceremony for its 82-unit Northaven West senior housing project. - [July opening for new arts and events hall in Port Angeles](https://ssfengineers.com/july-opening-for-new-arts-and-events-hall-in-port-angeles/) - Swenson Say Fagét project with LMN architects the Field Arts & Events Hall at the Port Angeles is set to be open to the public in July. - [Senior housing building, with 140 units, set for Port Gardner](https://ssfengineers.com/140-units-set-for-port-gardner/) - The Everett Housing Authority is aiming to break ground next spring on a new senior housing building in Everett's Port Gardner neighborhood, Ben Young Senior Housing. - [A look at Vitus' Belltown HQ](https://ssfengineers.com/vitushq/) - Affordable housing developer Vitus moved into a new headquarters at SSF project, 2607 Second Ave. in Belltown at the end of 2022. - [Sunset Gardens Wins "Smart Partnership Award"](https://ssfengineers.com/smartpartnershipaward/) - Sunset Gardens was awarded the Smart Partnership award by the Washington State Department of Commerce at the 2024 Smart Communities Awards. - [SSF New Hires](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-new-hires/) - Swenson Say Fagét structural engineers announced nine new hires in three offices. - [July 2018 Team Update](https://ssfengineers.com/july-2018-team-update/) - In Seattle, the structural engineering firm Swenson Say Faget promoted Robert Henry to senior project manager, Sean Johnson, Mat Johnson, Lori DeBoer to project manager, and Evin Gibson and Heidi Maki to the shareholder group as associate principals. Henry joined SSF in 2004 and is working on Drumheller Office Building and Paine Reynolds Building URM - [SHA Plans 4th Yesler Terrace Building](https://ssfengineers.com/yesler-terrace-affordable-housing/) - The 4th affordable housing project for Yesler Terrace is out for bid. - [Security Properties starts another 279 apartments in the Spring District](https://ssfengineers.com/security-properties-starts-another-279-apartments-spring-district/) - This 367,000 SF project includes a 9-story building and two 6-story buildings with 279 apartments, commercial space and underground parking. - [More retail for Bellevue's old Auto Row](https://ssfengineers.com/more-retail-for-bellevues-old-auto-row/) - Swenson Say Faget is working with Fuller Sears/MG2 on the new Bellevue South mixed-use complex just east of I405 and south of the new REI and Home Goods stores in Bellevue. - [Centerline Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/centerline-apartments/) - Centerline is a seven-story mixed-use development in Seattle’s Roosevelt neighborhood. It has 235 apartments, 7,450 SF of ground-level retail, and below-grade parking. - [SSF's Recent Promotions](https://ssfengineers.com/ssfs-recent-promotions/) - SSF announced eight recent promotions: Byrne, Kanyer, Mozden, Rittereiser, Gibson, S Johnson, M Johnson, and Wondrasek. - [Big Fremont pit to yield 29-unit addition (Fremont View Apartments)](https://ssfengineers.com/big-fremont-pit-to-yield-29-unit-addition-fremont-view-apartments/) - Shoring is being constructed for a 29-unit addition to Fremont View Apartments. - [Architect shares more details about Wallingford mixed-use building](https://ssfengineers.com/architect-shares-more-details-about-wallingford-mixed-use-building/) - The Bridge Way apartments are organized through a series of orthogonal rectangular volumes set across the site. - [Copperworks to open Kenmore restaurant this summer](https://ssfengineers.com/copperworks-to-open-kenmore-restaurant-this-summer/) - Copperworks' newest tasting room will be located along the Burke-Gilman trail in Kenmore. - [84 affordable Ballard units nearing final form](https://ssfengineers.com/84-affordable-ballard-units-nearing-final-form/) - Swenson Say Fagét, 84 affordable units in Ballard, at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church property nears final form at design review. - [Arboretum Loop Trail to Start Fall 2015](https://ssfengineers.com/arboretum-loop-trail-to-start-fall-2015/) - SSF provided structural engineering to The Berger Partnership for this trail improvement project with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the UW. - [Country Doctor may build new space](https://ssfengineers.com/country-doctor-may-build-new-space/) - The Country Doctor Community Clinic will have two floors of space for medical services and administrative offices below eight workforce housing units. - [SSF Promotions and Addition](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-promotions-addition/) - Structural engineering firm Swenson Say Faget promoted Chris Potter, Ryan Anderson, Pete Krebs and Brian Rittereiser to associate principal and hired Bianca Casem as a staff engineer. - [Vine-cutting event for new arboretum trail](https://ssfengineers.com/vine-cutting-event-for-new-arboretum-trail/) - The $7.8 million trail and related restoration at Washington Park Arboretum improved pedestrian and bicycle access, revealed an underground stream, and added 30,000 native plants. - [Compass supportive housing project topped out](https://ssfengineers.com/supportive-housing-project-topped-out/) - Compass Health topped out a permanent supportive housing project for people experiencing homelessness or chronic behavioral health challenges. - [Uwajimaya shows off remodeled flagship store in Seattle's ID](https://ssfengineers.com/uwajimaya-shows-off-remodeled-flagship-store-in-seattles-id/) - Uwajimaya unveiled its remodeled Seattle flagship store at 600 Fifth Ave. S. in the Chinatown-International District this week. - [Whidbey Island sites make endangered places list](https://ssfengineers.com/endangered-places/) - Two historic structures on Whidbey Island, the Coupeville Wharf and a 19th century log cabin near Langley — have been added to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's Most Endangered Places list. - [Environmental education classroom, welcome station in the works for Bridle Trails](https://ssfengineers.com/bridletrails-land-classification/) - The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is scheduled to review a request for a land classification change necessary to build a welcome station and environmental education classroom at horse-friendly Bridle Trails State Park. - [Bryant Manor units debut in Squire Park](https://ssfengineers.com/bryant-manor-debut/) - Bryant Manor units debut in Squire Park after a temporary certificate of occupancy was issued this week. Apartments range from SEDUs to family-friendly four-bedrooms bedrooms. Those are to be affordable to households earning up to 60% of area median income. - [Work begins on 136 Ballard units](https://ssfengineers.com/136-ballard-units/) - Work begins on 136 Ballard units at 5011 15th Ave. N.W. in Ballard on Swenson Say Faget and Hybrid Architecture project, Ponte Apartments. - [Green Lake library branch reopens following 20-month renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/green-lake-library-reopens/) - 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. - [New Project and Staff Engineers](https://ssfengineers.com/new-project-and-staff-engineers/) - Swenson Say Faget hired Kellen Brumbaugh as a project engineer and Evan Reschreiter, Holly Ashford, Sam Lieburn and Taylor Vincent as a staff engineers. - [SSF News](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-news/) - SSF announced three promotions and four new hires. - [Chronicle begins leasing its 78 Wallingford units](https://ssfengineers.com/chronicle-begins-leasing-its-78-wallingford-units/) - Swenson Say Faget project The Chronicle has begun leasing its 78 small efficiency dwelling units. - [Meadowdale Beach Park and Estuary - ACEC 2024 National Finalist: Gold Award Environmental](https://ssfengineers.com/meadowdale-beach-park-and-estuary-acec-2024-award/) - Anchor QEA's Meadowdale project receives National ACEC recognition. - [Problems and Potential of Vancouver's Post Hospital](https://ssfengineers.com/problems-and-potential-of-vancouvers-post-hospital/) - During the RevitalizeWA conference in Vancouver, I attended a walking tour of Vancouver's Post Hospital. Its abundant potential was immediately evident. - [Summer start likely for Sumner retail](https://ssfengineers.com/summer-start-likely-for-sumner-retail/) - A new 2-building retail project is tracking to break ground this summer in Sumner. Star View Plaza will have one 3,100 SF and one 8,518 SF building. - [Stone Way Auto](https://ssfengineers.com/stone-way-auto/) - Stone Way Auto is a 10,000-square-foot community event space located in a former manufacturing building at 3621 Stone Way, between Seattle’s Wallingford and Fremont neighborhoods. Built in 1953, the unreinforced masonry building has been transformed into a multipurpose event and garage space. Work involved complicated structural stabilization and energy code upgrades. The design adds a - [Tukwila fire station earns national design honor](https://ssfengineers.com/tukwila-fire-station-earns-national-design-honor/) - Weinstein A+U's Tukwila Fire Station 51 has received national recognition at the 2023 FIERO Fire Station Design Awards. - [Kamiak lands MUP for 119 First Hill units, with nearby project for sale](https://ssfengineers.com/kamiak-lands-mup-for-119-first-hill-units-with-nearby-project-for-sale/) - Songbird receives master use permit for apartments at 119 12th Ave. - [Venture to build 206 units at St. Luke's Ballard home](https://ssfengineers.com/venture-to-build-206-units-at-st-lukes-ballard-home/) - The St. Luke's Redevelopment includes market-rate apartments, affordable apartments, and a new church. - [GBA-designed pizzeria opens in Sunnyside](https://ssfengineers.com/gba-designed-pizzeria-opens-in-sunnyside/) - Graham Baba designed the HopTown Wood-Fired Pizza renovation in Sunnyside. - [Compass Construction ready to build 203 Rainier Valley units near station](https://ssfengineers.com/compass-construction-ready-to-build-203-rainier-valley-units-near-station/) - Jan. 23 will mark the likely final design review for Nitze-Stagen's planned apartment building at 4200 S. Webster Street. - [Francesca Renouard named in Building Design+Construction's (BD+C) 40 Under 40 Class of 2023](https://ssfengineers.com/francesca-renouard-named-in-building-designconstructions-bdc-40-under-40-class-of-2023/) - The 40 Under 40 list comprises A/E/C professionals from across the U.S. - [Tribal hatchery and beach shelter under construction in Kingston](https://ssfengineers.com/tribal-hatchery-and-beach-shelter-under-construction-in-kingston/) - Construction is underway for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe's new hatchery building and beach shelter in Kingston. - [Waterfront brewery opens in Gig Harbor](https://ssfengineers.com/waterfront-brewery-opens-in-gig-harbor/) - 7 Seas replaced the Green Turtle Restaurant and was designed by Ferguson Architecture. - [52 Lynnwood units planned, all to be affordable](https://ssfengineers.com/52-lynnwood-units-planned-all-to-be-affordable/) - Designs Northwest Architects and ARC Architects are designing the 52-unit housing project for Housing Hope. - [City of Seattle's URM Policy - October 2023 Update](https://ssfengineers.com/city-of-seattles-urm-policy-october-2023-update/) - The SDCI published this blog post about the current status of the URM ordinance and the next steps. - [Pride Place brings color and community to Broadway](https://ssfengineers.com/pride-place-brings-color-and-community-to-broadway/) - Community Roots Housing last week officially opened Pride Place at 1519 Broadway on Capitol Hill. - [Upgrades planned at historic Beacon Hill property](https://ssfengineers.com/upgrades-planned-at-historic-beacon-hill-property/) - The Garden House has been a fixture of Beacon Hill since 1886. - [Elizabeth Thomas Homes](https://ssfengineers.com/elizabeth-thomas-homes/) - Elizabeth Thomas Homes is a 150,000 SF with 119 units in Rainier Beach. - [Milestone LGBTQIA+ project on Capitol Hill celebrates impending groundbreaking](https://ssfengineers.com/milestone-lgbtqia-project-on-capitol-hill-celebrates-impending-groundbreaking/) - SSF is the structural engineer for Pride Place, a 118-unit, seven story, affordable housing development in the heart of Capitol Hill. - [Former Whidbey Island gymnasium to reopen as community center](https://ssfengineers.com/former-whidbey-island-gymnasium-to-reopen-as-community-center/) - Closed in 2017, the Langle Middle School became home to South Whidbey Community Center in 2018. A full seismic retrofit was just completed.. - [Blueprint now underway on 125 Fremont units](https://ssfengineers.com/blueprint-now-underway-on-125-fremont-units/) - Demolition began in May for The Reed Apartments in Fremont. - [118 Fremont units nearing final form, 4401 Fremont Ave. N.](https://ssfengineers.com/118-fremont-units-nearing-final-form/) - 4401 Fremont Ave. N. Swenson Say Fagét project, a 118-unit apartment building near final form with pending design review September 11th. - [Adaptive Reuse of the Geddis Building In Ellensburg](https://ssfengineers.com/adaptive-reuse-of-the-geddis-building-in-ellensburg/) - Swenson Say Faget Donor Focus Article - WA Trust for Historic Preservation Magazine - [Structural Restoration of Historic Dining Hall](https://ssfengineers.com/structural-restoration-of-historic-dining-hall/) - Structural restoration is Swenson Say Faget's sweet spot. SSF worked with BOLA Architects, David A Clark Architects on the Des Moines Dining Hall project. - [Contractor sought for Green Lake library upgrades](https://ssfengineers.com/green-lake-library-upgrades/) - The historically landmarked Green Lake Branch of the Seattle Public Library is set for a seismic upgrade and renovations. - [Graham Baba files new plan for Lusty Lady property](https://ssfengineers.com/graham-baba-files-new-plan-for-lusty-lady-property/) - Local tech entrepreneur, Andrew Conru, is redeveloping the Lusty Lady site into a restaurant, bar, and arts facility. - [Heidi Maki joins DBIA NW Regional Board of Directors](https://ssfengineers.com/heidi-maki-joins-dbia-nw-regional-board-of-directors/) - The DBIA NW Region provides educational and networking programming for members and non-members throughout Washington and Oregon. - [Renovation starting soon on Alaska Capitol](https://ssfengineers.com/alaska-state-capitol-renovation/) - Due to the limited construction window in AK, this seismic upgrade / renovation project will span 4 summers. - [SDCI moves closer to mandatory URM ordinance for historic brick buildings](https://ssfengineers.com/sdci/) - The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has completed a draft URM Technical Standard for a mandatory retrofit program. - [Ethiopian Village - DJC Project of the Week](https://ssfengineers.com/ethiopian-village-djc-project-of-the-week/) - Ethiopian Village is a five-story affordable senior housing community with 90 new apartments and renovation of a 9,400 SF community center. - [760 Aloha is open for prospective tenants](https://ssfengineers.com/760-aloha-is-open-for-prospective-tenants/) - Swenson Say Fagét, BuildingWork, and Nitze-Stagen project 760 Aloha is open for prospective tenants. - [52 Edmonds units, all affordable, to break ground soon](https://ssfengineers.com/52-edmonds-units-all-affordable-to-break-ground-soon/) - Madrona Highlands has 52 units across four connected buildings. - [Seattle's BLOCK Project is expanding](https://ssfengineers.com/seattles-block-project-is-expanding/) - The BLOCK Project, a Facing Homelessness (FH) program, builds 230-square-foot tiny homes in people’s backyards for those in need of housing. - [SSF Supports The BLOCK Project](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-supports-block-project/) - The BLOCK Project represents an innovative leap forward on the issues of homelessness, cross-class integration, social inclusion, and architectural design. - [LIHI completes work on 22 affordable cottages in Sand Point](https://ssfengineers.com/lihi-completes-work-on-22-affordable-cottages-in-sand-point/) - This community of 22 cottages is located in Seattle's Sand Point/Magnusson Park. - [Totem Lake Park Wins ASLA Washington Award](https://ssfengineers.com/totem-lake-park-wins-asla-washington-award/) - Totem Lake Park, an ecological centerpiece for a re-envisioned neighborhood. - [SoDo-based distillery expands to the Skagit Valley](https://ssfengineers.com/sodo-based-distillery-expands-to-the-skagit-valley/) - SoDo-based Westland Distillery in Seattle, Washington, expands to the Skagit Valley. - [Revel opens Issaquah senior community](https://ssfengineers.com/revel-opens-issaquah-senior-community/) - The Wolff Company built the five-story, 146-unit project, with Exxel Pacific as the general contractor and VIA Architecture. - [Wolff pays $12M for Issaquah site](https://ssfengineers.com/wolff-pays-12m-for-issaquah-site/) - The Wolff Co. closed on a $12.28 million deal to buy 30 acres in Issaquah where it plans to build 400 apartments called Issaquah Gateway and a senior housing project. - [SSF Announces Two New Shareholders](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-announces-two-new-shareholders/) - SSF is excited to announce the promotion of Francesca Renouard and Lori DeBoer to Associate Principals. - [SummerHill plans 258 Shoreline units](https://ssfengineers.com/summerhill-plans-258-shoreline-units/) - SummerHill is planning a new seven-story, 258-unit apartment project at 14927 Aurora in Shoreline. - [Ballard fire station 18 goes from energy hog to energy heaven](https://ssfengineers.com/ballard-fire-station-goes-energy-hog-energy-heaven/) - In 2011, the city of Seattle began the process to renovate Fire Station 18 in Ballard. It was designed to meet LEED Gold and is 38% more efficient now. - [Permanent supportive housing with services coming to Renton (Sunset Gardens)](https://ssfengineers.com/permanent-supportive-housing-sunset-gardens/) - RHA's new affordable housing for veterans, persons with disabilities, and seniors. - [Green Lake library in Seattle closing until 2024 for seismic retrofit](https://ssfengineers.com/green-lake-library-in-seattle-closing-until-2024-for-seismic-retrofit/) - Seattle's Green Lake branch closed for renovations and won't reopen until early 2024. - [Washington's female engineers are elevating the built environment and company culture](https://ssfengineers.com/women-in-engineering/) - Washington female engineers are elevating built environment and company cultures like SSF's Project Manager, Francesca Renouard. - [Bremer Apartments Wins Renovation Award](https://ssfengineers.com/bremer-apartments-wins-renovation-award/) - The Bremer Apartments won an award for Outstanding Stewardship at Historic Seattle's 2022 Preservation Awards. - [202 Federal Way units, all affordable, break ground](https://ssfengineers.com/redondo-heights-groundbreaking/) - Federal Way affordable housing project Redondo Heights, broke ground. - [Historic Auto Row garage on Capitol Hill reopens as boutique office space](https://ssfengineers.com/historic-auto-row-garage-on-capitol-hill-reopens-as-boutique-office-space/) - The former automotive garage dates back to 1921. - [LIHI to buy 76 recently completed Capitol Hill units](https://ssfengineers.com/lihi-to-buy-76-recently-completed-capitol-hill-units/) - LIHI is buying a seven-story, 76-unit apartment project at 600 E. Howell St that was developed by Blueprint Capital. - [Craftworks Coffee Opens with PNW Roasts in Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/craftworks-coffee-opens-with-pnw-roasts-in-seattle/) - Craftworks Coffee Bar, an exciting new multi-roaster café armed with a Poursteady, a Synesso MVP Hydra and other high-quality gear is open for business. - [$34M arts and events center aims to put Port Angeles in the spotlight](https://ssfengineers.com/34m-arts-and-events-center-aims-to-put-port-angeles-in-the-spotlight/) - The Port Angeles Field Arts & Events Hall broke ground in October. The $34 million project will have a 500-seat auditorium and a 300-seat conference center. - [Work resumes on $34M Port Angeles arts center](https://ssfengineers.com/work-resumes-on-34m-port-angeles-arts-center/) - Construction resumed earlier this month on the $34 million Field Arts and Events Center after about six weeks of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - [Affordable housing developer Vitus to open new offices at renovated Belltown property](https://ssfengineers.com/affordable-housing-developer-vitus-offices-belltown/) - A seismic upgrade and extensive interior renovation are underway for office and retail space at 2607 Second Avenue in Belltown. - [Shops and apartments will rise soon at long-vacant corner in Hilltop business district](https://ssfengineers.com/shops-apartments-will-rise-soon-long-vacant-corner-hilltop-business-district/) - This development will bring 247 apartments and almost 17,000 SF of retail space to the block of South 11th Street between MLK Jr. Way and South J Street. - [Koz building 104 micro apartments in Tacoma near the UW campus](https://ssfengineers.com/koz-building-104-micro-apartments-tacoma-near-uw-campus/) - Koz Development has broken ground on a $12 million, 104 unit micro-housing project at 1554 Market St. across the street from the University of Washington Tacoma. - [YWCA Tacoma ready to start construction on badly needed affordable housing project](https://ssfengineers.com/ywca-tacoma-ready-to-start-construction-on-badly-needed-affordable-housing-project/) - The YWCA's Home at Last $23 million apartment project is set to serve victims of domestic violence on a lot owned by the YWCA. - [Tacoma micro units open, with half set aside for low-income students](https://ssfengineers.com/tacoma-micro-units-open-with-half-set-aside-for-low-income-students/) - A new apartment building in Tacoma by Koz Development will make half its 104 units available to homeless and low-income students at UWT. - [80-unit development in Tacoma nears completion](https://ssfengineers.com/80-unit-development-in-tacoma-nears-completion/) - Harbor Custom Development teamed with Graves + Associates and Accrete Construction on Pacific Ridge Apartments . - [30 Central District units grind closer to MUP](https://ssfengineers.com/30-central-district-units-grind-closer-to-mup/) - Cherry Street Mixed-use is a four-story apartment building with 30 units over retail/commercial space. - [Burwell Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/burwell-apartments/) - Work is finished on the Burwell Apartments, located at 1010 Burwell in Bremerton. - [With KFC razed, work begins on 86 Ballard units](https://ssfengineers.com/with-kfc-razed-work-begins-on-86-ballard-units/) - The old Ballard KFC was razed for an 86-unit SEDU apartment building. - [YWCA pays $38M for new Capitol Hill apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/ywca-pays-38m-for-new-capitol-hill-apartments/) - The YWCA purchased 800 E Denny and will rent to households earning 30% or less of the area median income. - [24 Phinney Ridge condos planned on tight site](https://ssfengineers.com/24-phinney-ridge-condos/) - A small midrise infill project at 6817 Greenwood Ave. N. is planned on a midblock property in Phinney Ridge. - [Dick’s Drive-In](https://ssfengineers.com/dicks-drive-in/) - The new 3,800 SF Dick's Drive-In in Kent is the first in South King County The location was selected after an online poll gathered 170,000 votes. - [ACE Mentorship Program](https://ssfengineers.com/ace/) - SSF proudly supports the ACE Mentorship Program which helps high school students get hands on experience in the AEC industry. - [SSF Additions and Promotions](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-additions-and-promotions/) - SSF recently hired Vladimir Berka and Evan Speer, and promoted Lori DeBoer, Kevin Winner, Scott Wible, Bianca Casem, and Randy James. - [250 Squire Park units, all affordable, draw into focus](https://ssfengineers.com/250-squire-park-units-bryant-manor/) - Bryant Manor affordable housing complex planned for 1801 E. Yesler Way with First A.M.E. Housing Association. - [131 Rainier Valley units move closer to MUP, if not start](https://ssfengineers.com/131-rainier-valley-units-move-closer-to-mup-if-not-start/) - Koz Development recently received design approval for this 131-unit apartment project. - [Tinte Cellars Georgetown opens this fall](https://ssfengineers.com/tinte-cellars-georgetown-opens-this-fall/) - Tinte Cellars in late fall will open a new tasting room and event venue at 5951 Airport Way S. in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. - [New First Citizens Bank opens at Brewery Blocks](https://ssfengineers.com/new-first-citizens-bank-opens-at-brewery-blocks/) - This 7,775-square-foot First Citizen's Bank branch is one of many businesses that occupy the commercial space at Brewery Blocks. - [Construction resumes on delayed Port Angeles arts and events hall](https://ssfengineers.com/construction-resumes-on-port-angeles-arts-events-hall/) - Construction resumes on the delayed $50 million Port Angeles Arts and Events Hall. The project is set to be complete July 2023. - [LIHI nabs 92 Green Lake units, plus Spud, before completion](https://ssfengineers.com/lihi-green-lake-units-plus-spud/) - Spud Fish & Chips sold their Green Lake site in 2017 with the stipulation that they return upon completion of this project. - [Korean firm plans design center and housing complex on waterfront site in West Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/korean-firm-plans-design-center-and-housing-complex-on-waterfront-site-in-west-seattle/) - YMSA USA LLC wants to build a complex at 1307 Harbor Ave. S.W.in West Seattle that will have executive apartments, office space and a design center for a Korean manufacturer of sports gear and apparel. - [New details on planned renovations and addition at University Branch library](https://ssfengineers.com/renovations-and-addition-at-university-branch-library/) - This building dates back to 1910 and was declared a historic landmark in 2001. - [Gary Swenson – A mentor and community advocate](https://ssfengineers.com/in-memoriam-gary-swenson/) - Founding partner, Gary Swenson, 83, passed away on April 22, 2022, at his home in San Diego. - [Nitze-Stagen fine-tunes plan for SLU offices](https://ssfengineers.com/nitze-stagen-fine-tunes-plan-for-slu-offices/) - Nitze-Stagen is adding 4 stories to a 2-story historic strutcure in South Lake Union. BuildingWork is the architect for this office building project. - [Newmark now offering Nitze-Stagen's boutique office building in SLU](https://ssfengineers.com/newmark-now-offering-nitze-stagens-boutique-office-building-in-slu/) - Nitze-Stagen and BuildingWork received their master use permit early this month for an office conversion project at 760 Aloha St. - [43 West Seattle units moving slowly toward MUP](https://ssfengineers.com/43-west-seattle-units-moving-slowly-toward-mup/) - Blueprint Capital will develop a 43-unit SEDU project at 4515 44th Ave. S.W. replacing two small commercial buildings. - [Seattle Bouldering Project to open in former bank building](https://ssfengineers.com/seattle-bouldering-project-u-district/) - The University National Bank Building was designated a city landmark in 2021. - [A sweet new tenant, Fran's, finds a home in Georgetown brewery](https://ssfengineers.com/frans-new-factory-opens/) - Frans Chocolates new manufacturing and headquarters facility in Georgetown. - [Talking History: SPL's Carnegie libraries provide modern service in lovingly maintained historic surroundings](https://ssfengineers.com/talking-history-spls-carnegie-libraries/) - SSF has provided structural engineering studies, design, and/or retrofit work on all 6 SPL Carnegie libraries. - [Homestead starts construction of affordable cottages in Tukwila](https://ssfengineers.com/tukwila-homestead/) - Homestead Community Land Trust broke ground last week on 18 homes in Tukwila. - [Seattle group building a luxury hotel and spa for Walla Walla wine tourists](https://ssfengineers.com/seattle-group-building-luxury-hotel-spa-walla-walla-wine-tourists/) - The original 1907 building will be linked to a new 4-story companion building. The Penrose will have a spa, restaurant, meeting rooms and rooftop terraces. - [Ferndale Library Honorable Mention](https://ssfengineers.com/ferndale-library/) - The Ferndale Library won an Honorable Mention at the 2017 AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards. - [Construction starts on ULab building at University Prep](https://ssfengineers.com/construction-starts-on-ulab-building-at-university-prep/) - Construction has begun on a new 39,000 SF building for University Prep. - [W.G. Clark begins Metropole Building office reno](https://ssfengineers.com/w-g-clark-begins-metropole-building-office-reno/) - Construction fencing has gone up around the long-vacant, fire-gutted and earthquake-damaged Metropole Building in Pioneer Square. - [89 Columbia City units nearing MUP](https://ssfengineers.com/89-columbia-city-units-nearing-mup/) - Sound Real Estate Development is planning a five-story, 89-unit apartment building in Columbia City. - [Sedro-Woolley Library - Project of the Week](https://ssfengineers.com/sedro-woolley-library-project-of-the-week/) - The new 12,000 SF Sedro-Woolley Library, located at 110 W. State St., opened last summer. - [University Prep buys church, with demolition, new building planned](https://ssfengineers.com/university-prep-buys-church-with-demolition-new-building-planned/) - University Prep is planning a three-story academic building on the property across the street from the current campus. Mithun is the architect. - [GeekWire Awards 2022 winners announced - Pallet Shelter](https://ssfengineers.com/geekwire-awards-2022/) - Coverage of the 2022 GeekWire Awards, presented by Astound Business Solutions, the Pacific NW’s annual startup and technology awards. - [Proposed rules would require owners to brace their unreinforced masonry buildings in Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/proposed-rules-require-owners-brace-unreinforced-masonry-buildings-seattle/) - The Whitworth Apartments is a brick building on Capitol Hill that is one of more than 1,150 structures on the city of Seattle's list of URM buildings. - [On the Block: RailSpur project ramps up with new hospitality partner](https://ssfengineers.com/block-hotel-added-railspur-pioneer-square/) - Manchester Capital and Urban Villages are renovating the first of three historic buildings at RailSpur, the adaptive mixed-use project in Pioneer Square. - [Talking History: Railspur's first completed building breathes new life into 1906 warehouse](https://ssfengineers.com/talking-history-railspurs-first-completed-building-breathes-new-life-into-1906-warehouse/) - 419 Occidental is a 89,000 SF mixed use project in historic Pioneer Square with an 8 story CLT exterior stair and penthouse addition. - [2020 Preservation Champion - Dan Say!](https://ssfengineers.com/2020-preservation-champion-dan-say/) - Anyone who meets Dan Say understands that Dan brings passion and sensitivity to the structural design for every individual project. - [On the Block: Metropole plan goes from boutique hotel to boutique offices](https://ssfengineers.com/on-the-block-metropole-plan-goes-from-boutique-hotel-to-boutique-offices/) - Metropole is being designing for cowork office space for nonprofits and will include a child care center, meeting/events space with commercial kitchen. - [Vacant for 14 years, Metropole building moves closer to new life](https://ssfengineers.com/vacant-for-14-years-metropole-building-moves-closer-to-new-life/) - Architect BuildingWork and Satterberg Foundation intend to renovate and expand the vacant Metropole Building in Pioneer Square. - [Snapshot: Gary Swenson, Engineer](https://ssfengineers.com/snapshot-gary-swenson-engineer/) - Gary Swenson, Engineer Job: Structural engineering, seismic studies, and retrofitting Firm: Swenson Say Faget Location: 2124 Third Ave., Suite 100 Established: 1995 Staff size: 35 What is the scope of your work? A: This year alone we have worked on nearly 2,000 projects of various types and complexities. As structural engineers, our work typically involves - [Plans for downtown hotel call for shorter structure](https://ssfengineers.com/plan-for-downtown-hotel-call-for-shorter-structure/) - Located in the heart of downtown, the Penrose project includes the historic renovation of the existing 3-story YMCA Building as well as a 4-story addition. - [Developers plan boutique hotel for historic Walla Walla property](https://ssfengineers.com/developers-plan-boutique-hotel-for-historic-walla-walla-property/) - The Penrose Hotel is the adaptive reuse of the 110-year-old former Odd Fellows Hall and a building addition to accommodate an 82-room boutique hotel. - [Interning with SSF - My Summer Experience](https://ssfengineers.com/interning-with-ssf-my-summer-experience/) - Interning at SSF. My mentors expertly introduced me to the real life of a structural engineer and showed me the business side of the industry. - [Promotions and New Staff Members](https://ssfengineers.com/promotions-new-staff-members/) - New hires: Lori DeBoer, Aaron Lieberman and Emily Preston. Promoted: Francesca Renouard, Bethany Brown and Joanna Johnson. - [Kiwanis Methow Park](https://ssfengineers.com/kiwanis-methow-park/) - The new 874-square-foot kiosko is intended to anchor the park. - [On the Block: A TOD plan sprouts in Federal Way](https://ssfengineers.com/on-the-block-a-tod-plan-sprouts-in-federal-way/) - When I say transit-oriented development (TOD), most think of those sexy, sexy light-rail stations where new apartments are bursting from the dirt along the new lines to Lynnwood and Redmond. Particularly favored have been Roosevelt, Northgate, Bellevue and its Spring District and Bel-Red areas. But there are bold new TOD vistas south of Seattle, too, - [Summit Flats](https://ssfengineers.com/summit-flats/) - Summit Flats is a new 91-unit multi-family building at 1103 Summit Ave. in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. - [Swenson Say Fagét opens new office](https://ssfengineers.com/swenson-say-faget-opens-new-office/) - SSF opened a new Central Washington office. The new space is in the historic Clymer Building at 416 N Pearl Street in Ellensburg. - [SSF Team Update](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-team-update/) - Swenson Say Fagét announced three new hires, Rachel Zable in Tacoma, and Laura Nettesheim and Teagan Allen in Seattle - [5 New Team Members](https://ssfengineers.com/6-new-team-members/) - Swenson Say Faget hired Tim Mealy as a senior project manager, Scott Wible as a staff engineer, and Scott Brown and Jason Black as senior CAD technicians. - [Buildings 121 & 122 - NAIOP Night of the Stars Winner](https://ssfengineers.com/buildings-121-122-naiop-night-of-the-stars-winner/) - NAIOP's 2019 annual Night of the Stars awarded B+H Advance Strategy for Microsoft Buildings 121 & 122 tenant improvement. - [High Tech Tenant Improvement Projects](https://ssfengineers.com/high-tech-tenant-improvement-projects/) - SSF is working on multiple tenant improvements projects with B+H architects for high tech clients such as Microsoft and Amazon. - [Tukwila's two new fire stations are designed to look like ‘family'](https://ssfengineers.com/tukwilas-two-new-fire-stations-are-designed-to-look-like-family/) - The new stations will improve the health, safety and mental well-being of firefighters, and project a sense of permanence, reliability and protection. - [Investco ready with final design tweaks for 162-unit tower in SLU](https://ssfengineers.com/investco-ready-with-final-design-tweaks-for-162-unit-tower-in-slu/) - 701 Valley is a 15-story apartment building with 162 units and 64 underground parking spaces. - [$6.3M in upgrades start at Tacoma's Owen Beach](https://ssfengineers.com/6-3m-in-upgrades-start-at-tacomas-owen-beach/) - Highlights of the Owen Beach project include a new restroom building and a cross-laminated timber pavilion with an indoor/outdoor space. - [Genesee Flats](https://ssfengineers.com/genesee-flats/) - Blueprint and Cone Architecture have designed a five-story, 77-unit apartment project in West Seattle. Most units are SEDUs. - [136 Ballard units move closer to MUP](https://ssfengineers.com/136-ballard-units-move-closer-to-mup/) - Ponte aPodments is a five-story, 136-unit project. The project received a SEPA determination of non-significance, inching closer to a MUP. - [29 Ravenna units will house new Cowen Park Cafe](https://ssfengineers.com/29-ravenna-units-will-house-new-cowen-park-cafe/) - Cowen Park Place is a new four-story building with 26 apartments, three live/work units, and a new home for the Cowen Park Cafe. - [Hotel micro chain Art Inn planning a 15-room hotel near Seattle U](https://ssfengineers.com/hotel-micro-chain-art-inn-planning-15-room-hotel-near-seattle-u/) - Located near Seattle University, The Art Inn project is in for permit. It's a 15-room hotel at 1225 E. Jefferson St on Capitol Hill. - [Youth homeless shelter opens in Auburn](https://ssfengineers.com/youth-homeless-shelter-opens-in-auburn/) - YMCA of Greater Seattle held a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Arcadia youth homeless center for young adults up to age 24. - [Fire Station 51](https://ssfengineers.com/fire-station-51/) - The 12,540 SF one-story building houses six firefighters. The project cost was $14.68 million and is the first of two being built. - [Twegashe School, Tanzania](https://ssfengineers.com/twegashe-school-tanzania/) - The Twegashe Primary School is being built by CORE Tanzania in rural Tanzania to give children the chance to get a quality education. - [Historic Preservation of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario Parish Church](https://ssfengineers.com/historic-preservation-of-the-nuestra-senora-del-rosario-parish-church/) - Evan Speer traveled to the Philippines to provide a site visit to Nuestra Señora del Rosario parish church for the nonprofit organization Bakás Pilipinas. - [Architects set to transform ‘Italian villa' in Wallingford into their firm's new HQ](https://ssfengineers.com/architects-set-to-transform-italian-villa-in-wallingford-into-their-firms-new-hq/) - Cone is the architect and interior designer on its estimated $600,000 remodel to change the former Perche No space into its headquarters. - [South Seattle senior project advances toward construction](https://ssfengineers.com/south-seattle-senior-project-advances-toward-construction/) - Ethiopian Village is a five-story, 90-unit project at 8323 Rainier Ave. S.designed by Environmental Works and run by Beacon Development Group. - [Beacon Hill low-income project wins ULI award](https://ssfengineers.com/beacon-hill-low-income-project-wins-uli-award/) - Plaza Roberto Maestas won a 2019 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award from the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing. - [Spring start for Bremerton units - Burwell Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/spring-start-for-bremerton-units-burwell-apartments/) - Construction of the 25-unit Burwell Apartments is slated to begin in late spring. Lorax Partners LLC is the developer, and Build LLC is the architect. - [Belltown project seeks to be a ‘timeless anchor on the block'](https://ssfengineers.com/belltown-project-seeks-to-be-a-timeless-anchor-on-the-block/) - GEM Real Estate Partners paid about $1.75 million for a midblock site at 2218 First Ave. in Belltown. for a proposed new apartment building. - [Tumwater’s Old Brewhouse Tower: Restoration is Underway to Ensure That it Stands Another 100 Years, at Least](https://ssfengineers.com/tumwaters-old-brewhouse-tower-restoration-is-underway-to-ensure-that-it-stands-another-100-years-at-least/) - Tumwater’s historic 6-story Old Brewhouse Tower was built in 1906 built by the Schmidt family for their Olympia Brewing Company. - [On the Block: CITC finds new home in Renton with $4M purchase of old truck dealership](https://ssfengineers.com/on-the-block-citc-finds-new-home-in-renton-with-4m-purchase-of-old-truck-dealership/) - The Construction Industry Training Council of Washington (CITC) purchased a building in Renton for its new headquarters and training facility. - [Check out the new Little Free Library](https://ssfengineers.com/check-out-the-new-little-free-library/) - Got Books? Swenson Say Faget joined forces with Hilliard's Beer to create a new Little Free Library to support Architects Without Borders. - [Seattle Design Festival 2015](https://ssfengineers.com/seattle-design-festival-2015/) - Swenson Say Faget proudly supports Design In Public's Seattle Design Festival - Design for Equity. - [Good Economy Warrants More New Staff](https://ssfengineers.com/good-economy-warrants-more-new-staff/) - Swenson Say Faget hired 3 new team members to assist with increased work load - [Bellingham Federal Building wins AIA WA Council Merit Award](https://ssfengineers.com/bellingham-federal-building-wins-aia-wa-council-merit-award/) - The Bellingham Federal Building Renovation won a 2018 AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards / Merit Award for the renovation of the Federal Building. - [$8M trail through arboretum will start construction next spring](https://ssfengineers.com/arboretum-trail-will-start-construction-in-spring-2015/) - Swenson Say Faget provided structural engineering for bridge designs that are part of this $8 million new multi-use trail for Seattle Parks and Recreation. - [A four-story apartment building goes up on small Capitol Hill site](https://ssfengineers.com/a-four-story-apartment-building-goes-up-on-small-capitol-hill-site/) - 602 Flats is a new four-story/four-unit apartment building on Capitol Hill. - [Fire Station 22 Wins 2 AIA Merit Awards](https://ssfengineers.com/fire-station-22-wins-2-merit-awards/) - We are proud to announce that the new Seattle Fire Station 22 received two AIA Merit Awards - from AIA Seattle and AIA Washington. - [SMPS Reign Award winners picked](https://ssfengineers.com/smps-reign-award-winners-picked/) - The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Seattle chapter announced the winners of its 2018 Reign Awards. - [AGC/Moss Adams Service to the Community Award](https://ssfengineers.com/agc-moss-adams-service-to-the-community-award/) - The BLOCK Project builds tiny houses for people experiencing homelessness. - [Fire Station 22 Opens on Roanoke](https://ssfengineers.com/fire-station-22-opens-on-roanoke/) - Fire Station 22, located at 901 E Roanoke Street at the north end of Capitol Hill, is the last of the 2003 levy fire station projects to be completed. - [Walter Cooper Barn Restoration](https://ssfengineers.com/walter-cooper-barn-restoration/) - The Walter Cooper Barn restoration was designed and constructed to accommodate a future distillery, tasting room and event venue. - [Will Seattle retrofit (URM) buildings to make them safer in earthquakes?](https://ssfengineers.com/will-seattle-retrofit-urm-buildings-make-safer-earthquakes/) - Dan Say talks with KOMO about the City of Seattle's pending URM Policy. In the event of another Nisqually size seismic event, some of the City's URM buildings need upgrades to be safe. - [Ascona Apartments in the ID sell for $11M](https://ssfengineers.com/ascona-apartments-id-sell-11m/) - The Ascona Apartments had a full earthquake retrofit and improvements in 2014. It just sold for $11.25 million in October 2017. - [Fire Station 22 design reflects its key location](https://ssfengineers.com/fire-station-22-design-reflects-its-key-location/) - Fire Station 22 is being replaced by a new 10,000 SF facility that will accommodate modern equipment and staffing needs. It will be complete this year. - [$8M expansion pumps up West Seattle YMCA](https://ssfengineers.com/8m-expansion-pumps-west-seattle-ymca/) - The completed YMCA totals 40,000 SF one-third of which is new or substantially renovated. This includes an 8,400 SF heavy timber and CMU addition. - [$8M expansion and remodel / YMCA West Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/8m-expansion-remodel-ymca-west-seattle/) - The YMCA recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for an $8 million remodel and expansion of the West Seattle branch at 4515 36th Ave. S.W. - [2 hotels, Aloft and Element, share one Redmond building](https://ssfengineers.com/2-hotels-aloft-element-share-one-redmond-building/) - Aloft and Element are built as one hotel in Redmond. Located near the tech corridor, this brand will attract both business and personal travelers. - [Design Perspectives: A center for design that's fitting for a ‘design city'](https://ssfengineers.com/design-perspectives-a-center-for-design-thats-fitting-for-a-design-city/) - Center for Architecture & Design feature a flexible space called "the Cube" that is used by all four organiation as well as rented out to community members. - [66 Belltown units set for first design review](https://ssfengineers.com/66-belltown-units-set-first-design-review/) - 2218 First Ave will be an eight-story, 66-unit apartment building with restaurant space in Belltown. First early design guidance is July 18th. - [New-look capitol will greet lawmakers](https://ssfengineers.com/alaska-to-unveil-newly-renovated-capitol-building/) - Nearly $36 million was spent to renovation the Alaska State Capitol. It included seismic and heating upgrades and restoring the building to its 1931 glory. - [Koz-y new housing complex is planned on Republican in SLU](https://ssfengineers.com/koz-y-new-housing-complex-is-planned-on-republican-in-slu/) - A microhousing developer called Koz Development wants to help by offering lower-cost housing choices in dense neighborhoods where cars are optional. - [Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland Plans New Performing Arts Center for $16MM](https://ssfengineers.com/eastside-preparatory-school-in-kirkland-plans-new-performing-arts-center-for-16mm/) - Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland is getting a new 34,000 SF performing arts theatre. - [Construction to start in June on new Fire Station 20 in Interbay](https://ssfengineers.com/interbays-fire-station-20-to-begin-construction-in-june/) - Construction started June 27, 2013 on Fire Station #20 at 2800 15th Ave. W. in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood. - [Soaring land costs make it tough for nonprofit Hopelink to expand](https://ssfengineers.com/soaring-land-costs-make-tough-nonprofit-hopelink-expand/) - Hopelink Service Center will provide residents energy assistance, financial assistance, adult education, financial education and help finding jobs. - [SDC honors five local projects](https://ssfengineers.com/sdc-honors-five-local-projects/) - Seattle Design Commission has named the winners of its biennial Design Excellence Awards, which recognize projects that improve the city and the public realm. - [Landmark 1941 Yesler Terrace plant rehabbed for classes, kids](https://ssfengineers.com/adaptive-reuse-of-historic-yesler-terrace-steam-plant/) - The Epstein Opportunity Center is open! This is the first of several projects slated for the Yesler Terrace neighborhood. - [Owner says his building has gone from ugly to cool with $3M rehab](https://ssfengineers.com/sherman-clay-building-renovation/) - SSF was the structural engineer for the $3 million upgrade of this 1926 Neoclassical, historic building. - [University VW/Audi wins ABC Electrical & Communication Award](https://ssfengineers.com/university-vw-audi-wins-abc-electrical-communication-award/) - University VW/Audi wins the 2015 Associated Builders and Contractor's (ABC) award for Electrical and Communications. - [Plymouth Church Historic Preservation / Restoration](https://ssfengineers.com/plymouth-church-historic-preservation-restoration/) - The Plymouth Church sanctuary was renovated for a new organ, Rafn lowered the floor, installed the complicated organ box and repaired failing ceiling beams. - [Seattle’s micro-housing boom offers an affordable alternative](https://ssfengineers.com/micro-housing-offers-an-affordable-alternative/) - Swenson Say Faget has extensive experience with micro housing projects on Capitol Hill and the U District. - [Chinese firm gets OK for 65 units](https://ssfengineers.com/chinese-firm-gets-ok-65-units/) - 400 Roy is a 5-story structure with 65 units, 33 underground parking spaces and about 3,400 square feet of retail. - [2016-17 directors for SMPS Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/2016-17-directors-smps-seattle/) - The Seattle chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) has a new board of directors. - [SMPS honors Reign Winners](https://ssfengineers.com/smps-honors-reign-winners/) - Swenson Say Faget wins SMPS Seattle's 2016 Reign Award for Best Website! - [City Light's new $12M training center will help fill gap left when half of workforce retires in 5 years](https://ssfengineers.com/city-lights-new-12m-training-center-will-help-fill-gap-left-half-workforce-retires-5-years/) - The Seattle City Light training center will be on 4.5 acres near the Duwamish River and Duwamish substation. - [On the Block: After 94 years, the W.G. Clark family is ready to redevelop its prime spot in SLU](https://ssfengineers.com/block-94-years-w-g-clark-family-ready-redevelop-prime-spot-slu/) - Located at the north portal of the viaduct, the home to W.G. Clark Construction Co.for the past 94 years, 408 Aurora Ave. N, will soon be new apartments. - [On the Block: Is Minnie Flats the future of workforce housing?](https://ssfengineers.com/on-the-block-is-minnie-flats-the-future-of-workforce-housing/) - Minnie Flats opened in December at the sharp intersection of First Avenue and Denny Avenue. - [Structural Engineering for Treehouses](https://ssfengineers.com/structural-engineering-treehouses/) - Rafn interviewed Mat Johnson for an article about treehouse structures. - [City honors 7 projects with design awards](https://ssfengineers.com/fire-station-6-received-2014-seattle-design-commission-design-excellence-award/) - Fire Station 6 replaced a historic fire station and won a Seattle Design Commission Design Excellence Award. - [Harbor View Manor Gets Facelift](https://ssfengineers.com/harbor-view-manor-gets-facelift/) - A stunning renovation of a 1968, 14-story affordable senior housing facility for ABHOW, - [New city park sits above Maple Leaf reservoir](https://ssfengineers.com/maple-leaf-reservoir-park-grand-opening/) - Maple Leaf Park expands from 5 to 21 acres. - [Dan's KUOW Interview](https://ssfengineers.com/dans-kuow-interview/) - Why Some Building's Aren't Ready for 'The Big One' - [SSF joins MBA of Snohomish and King Counties](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-joins-mba-snohomish-king-county/) - SSF is proud to be a new member of the MBA of King and Snohomish Counties. The MBA represents 2800+ firms that are involved with residential buildings. - [SAF event on adaptive reuse](https://ssfengineers.com/saf-event-adaptive-reuse/) - Seattle Architecture Foundation will hold a program titled “Recycled Cities|Adaptive Reuse” at 6:30 p.m. April 19 at Impact Hub Seattle, 220 Second Ave. S. - [SSF Adds Staff](https://ssfengineers.com/ssf-adds-staff/) - Business continues to boom at Swenson Say Faget - [Swenson Say Faget Names New Associate Principals](https://ssfengineers.com/swenson-say-faget-names-new-associate-principals/) - Swenson Say Faget welcomes new faces to the ownership team! - [Bridges@11th designed to make residents and environment healthier](https://ssfengineers.com/bridges11th-designed-to-make-residents-and-environment-healthier/) - Located at 45th and 11th in the U District, Bridges has three buildings with 184 units connected by passageways and skybridges. - [2015-16 Directors Elected for SMPS Seattle](https://ssfengineers.com/2015-16-directors-elected-for-smps-seattle/) - The Seattle Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services Association announced its new board. - [SMPS Seattle Reign Award Winners](https://ssfengineers.com/smps-seattle-reign-award-winners/) - Heidi Maki wins 2015 President's Award - [ABC Awards  - Health Care - US BioTek Headquarters](https://ssfengineers.com/us-biotek-wins-abc-healthcare-award/) - US BioTek wins the 2015 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Health Care Award. - [The Really Big One](https://ssfengineers.com/the-really-big-one/) - A candid article comparing the 2011 earthquake in Japan with a possible Cascadia Subduction Zone event. - [Japanese stonemasons will help build new Kubota Garden pavilion](https://ssfengineers.com/new-kubota-garden-pavilion/) - A new timber pavilion supported by a 3-sided stone wall for the Japanese Garden in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood. - [Project of the Week: Ferndale Public Library](https://ssfengineers.com/ferndale-library-opens-its-doors/) - new project for Whatcom County Library System - [Project of the Month: How an invisible upgrade fixed Pike Place without ‘improving' it](https://ssfengineers.com/pike-place-market-djc-project-of-the-month/) - This $68 million seismic renovation improved safety of the market facilities without changing the market's character. - [BMW expands in Fife](https://ssfengineers.com/bmw-dealership-expansion/) - Swenson Say Faget recently completed a 21,000 SF renovation of the BMW Northwest Dealership in Fife. - [McBryan Residence wins ABC Award](https://ssfengineers.com/mcbryan-residence-wins-abc-award/) - Swenson Say Faget provided structural design for this Queen Anne home renovation. - [University VW/Audi expansion half finished](https://ssfengineers.com/university-volkswagenaudi-construction-update/) - Freeway Motors' University Volkswagen/Audi Expansion is well underway and due for completion in May 2015. - [Dan Say - AIA Seattle Honorary Member](https://ssfengineers.com/dan-say-aia-seattle-honorary-member/) - AIA Seattle Honorary Membership recognizes those not otherwise eligible for AIA membership who have contributed notably to achievement of the mission and goals of AIA Seattle. - [Gary Swenson Retires After 50 Years](https://ssfengineers.com/gary-swenson-retires-after-50-years/) - After 50 years as a structural engineer in Seattle, founding principal at Swenson Say Fagét, Gary Swenson will retire next month. ## Pages - [Structural Engineering](https://ssfengineers.com/) - [People](https://ssfengineers.com/people/) - [Our Story](https://ssfengineers.com/our-story/) - [Careers](https://ssfengineers.com/careers/) - [The ABCs of SSF](https://ssfengineers.com/abc/) - [](https://ssfengineers.com/structural-engineering-2/) - Structural engineering, seismic retrofit and historic renovation services for Seattle, Tacoma and the Pacific Northwest. 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Invite with more details to follow at a later date. - [Electronic Media And CAD Release](https://ssfengineers.com/media_release/) ## Projects - [Entrance Houses by Beliz Brother](https://ssfengineers.com/project/entrance-houses-by-beliz-brother/) - Beliz Brother created a cluster of oars suspended above the entrance staircase at the west entrance of the Mercer Island transit station. - [Mammoth](https://ssfengineers.com/project/mammoth/) - SSF provided structural design for the “Mammoth” art installation outside the eastern entrance of the newly renovated Samuelson Hall at Central Washington University. The piece was inspired by its namesake, the wooly mammoth, and the discovery of its bones in the Wenas Creek Valley near Selah, Washington. The tusks made of Cor-ten steel went up - [Orcas Island Retreat](https://ssfengineers.com/project/orcas-island-retreat/) - Located near the shoreline on Orcas Island, this project was the new construction of a 4000 SF residence and the remodel of several existing cabins and the boathouse. The owner’s goal was to have a place to share adventures with friends and family. The main home features vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling window walls, exposed timber beams, - [St. Anne Parish Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/st-anne-parish-renovation/) - The St Anne Parish project brings new life to this 1962 structure with a centralized alter and a complete interior renovation. - [Lummi Training and Technical Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lummi-training-and-technical-center/) - The 23,600 SF Lummi Training and Technical Center project is being built to teachthe construction and marine trades. - [Lummi Nation Men's Transitional Housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lummi-mens-transitional-housing/) - The Lummi Nation Traditional Housing offers bedrooms, washrooms, a common kitchen and a great room for 20 males within a traditional style building. - [The Lodge at Columbia Point](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-lodge-at-columbia-point/) - The Lodge at Columbia Point is a 65,500 SF, 4-story, wood-framed building over slab-on-grade with a heavy-timber framed common area. - [The Fairfield Inn and Suites](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-fairfield-inn-and-suites/) - The Fairfield Inn is a 46,000 SF, 4-story hotel primarily of wood construction. Steel transfer beams were used at the 2nd floor to span over the pool. - [TownePlace Suites](https://ssfengineers.com/project/towneplace-suites/) - TownePlace Suites is a new, 4-story, wood-framed hotel near Portland. The 56,000 SF project has 112 guest rooms, a pool and typical guest amenity spaces. - [Tumwater Brewery Tower Renovation and Seismic Upgrade](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tumwater-brewery-tower/) - In 2016, the City of Tumwater took ownership of the 12,000 SF, 6-story Tumwater Brewery Tower originally constructed in 1905. - [Mercer Island Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit](https://ssfengineers.com/project/mercer-island-detached-accessory-dwelling-unit/) - This 900 sf DADU features exposed cantilevered glulam roof framing and a deep concrete foundation system anchored into the hillside with pin-piles. - [Sugar Bakery and Coffeehouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/sugar-bakery-and-coffeehouse/) - Sugar Bakery and Coffee House (formerly Craftworks Coffee) is a new Seattle café . The 360 degree design puts the barista at the center of the experience. - [503 Westlake](https://ssfengineers.com/project/503-westlake/) - Located in South Lake Union, the 503 Westlake development is the addition of 3 stories to the existing 2-story Antique Liquidators building built in 1919. - [Historic Lincoln High School Basement Addition Shoring](https://ssfengineers.com/project/historic-lincoln-high-school-basement-addition-shoring/) - SSF works in tandem with contractors to design and build specialty shoring systems. A particularly complicated structure was designed with McDowell NW and built by Lydig Construction for a basement addition to the historic Lincoln High School in Wallingford. - [Good Shepherd Center Community Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/good-shepherd-center-community-center/) - SSF provided a seismic assessment and structural design improvements for the 1906 Good Shepherd Center URM building. It is run by Historic Seattle and listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a City of Seattle designated landmark. - [Wilburton Village South Mixed-use](https://ssfengineers.com/project/wilburton-village-south-mixed-use/) - SSF is working with KG Investments, Fuller Sears / MG2, and Bayley Construction on a 426,000 SF mixed-use project just east of I405 on Bellevue's old Auto Row. - [ATS Automation Warehouse Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ats-automation-warehouse-renovation/) - ATS Automation's office 12,300 SF expansion project encompassed a “T” shaped 3-level office addition to their existing 4-story 1916 building. - [Cape Flattery Lighthouse Study](https://ssfengineers.com/project/cape-flattery-lighthouse-study/) - Originally constructed in 1857, Cardinal Architecture and SSF were hired to study the Cape Flattery Lighthouse on Tatoosh Island. - [Eleanor Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/eleanor-apartments/) - Located on the former Wilson Motors property, the Eleanor Apartments will have 80 units, a 3,000 SF community center, and a health and wellness center. - [Town & Country Market](https://ssfengineers.com/project/town-country-market/) - Located at the heart of downtown Bainbridge Island, the Town & Country Market has been the social center of the island for almost 60 years. - [Billy Frank Jr Place Affordable Housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/billy-frank-jr-place-affordable-housing/) - This 43-unit affordable housing apartment complex honors Native American environment and treaty rights activist, Billy Frank Jr. - [Clyde Hill Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/clyde-hill-residence/) - This 2-story, 5000 SF home and 900 SF garage/shop is located in Bellevue's prestigious Clyde Hill neighborhood. The home's design has a variety of angles and cantilevers and unusual spaces. The upper level of the home is divided into two wings. These wings are tied together with a bridge structure that is partially supported by a central stair - [St. Thomas Life Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/st-thomas-life-center/) - St Thomas Life Center encompasses a great hall for congregational gatherings, a choir practice room, church offices, and classrooms for St. Thomas Episcopal Church. It also includes a commercial level kitchen and shower facilities to support the church's ability to host homeless encampments. Unique to this church is a crypt for a major church donor - [Plymouth Church Sanctuary Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/plymouth-church-sanctuary-renovation/) - SSF worked with Rafn and LMN Architects on a the Plymouth Church sanctuary renovation that included the installation of a new 3-story, $2M pipe organ. - [Walter Cooper Dairy Farm](https://ssfengineers.com/project/walter-cooper-dairy-farm/) - In 2014, the Walter Cooper Dairy Barn received approval for the adaptive reuse of this nearly 100 year old barn into a distillery and event space. - [Treehouses](https://ssfengineers.com/project/treehouses/) - Another unique niche market is the design of treehouses. The structural design often requires the use of knee braces combined with custom steel connections. - [Micro-housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/micro-housing/) - Swenson Say Faget has designed more than 75 micro-housing projects in the Capitol Hill and University Districts of Seattle. We frequently work with the following companies: Calhoun Properties, ECCO Design, Footprint, HyBrid Architecture, Skidmore Janette Architects, La Serena Holdings, Natural and Built Environment, and Johnson and Carr. - [Wax Orchard Multigenerational Estate](https://ssfengineers.com/project/wax-orchard-estate/) - Part of a multigenerational family estate, the Wax Orchard project is two single-family residences on a lush Vashon property. Inspired by the natural elements of the island and reinterpreted Scandinavian design, the architect distinctly and thoughtfully created these two homes for the different residents' needs. Both homes feature mountain views and Vashon's rugged beauty. Wax - [Cora Whitley Family Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/cora-whitley-family-center/) - The Cora Whitley Family Center is a new 32,500 SF building for the Multicultural Child + Family Hope Center, a nonprofit human services agency in Tacoma. Their mission is to provide culturally relevant support services to children and families through daycare, ECEAP, Head Start, and DSHS contracted services. The new facility will house all of these - [Harpers Lumber Buildings](https://ssfengineers.com/project/harpers-lumber-buildings/) - SSF provided structural engineering services for the extensive renovation of the Harper's Lumber Buildings, a historic commercial row in downtown Roslyn. After purchasing the properties in 2019, the owners faced significant deterioration from decades of deferred maintenance and moisture damage. The original buildings were constructed without conventional foundations, with wood framing directly on the soil. - [Washington State Legislative Building](https://ssfengineers.com/project/wa-legislative-building/) - SSF has been involved with the Legislative Building since 1998. The scope of work began with a seismic evaluation of the primary structure and exterior stonework. It then continued with structural engineering in support of a $90-million rehabilitation. The knowledge gained from the 2001 earthquake response was used to refine the proposed seismic upgrades and - [iolair artist studio and gallery](https://ssfengineers.com/project/iolair-artist-studio-and-gallery/) - Phase one of iolair is an artist-in-residence studio/gallery. It includes a working loft, studio, kitchen, bathrooms, and a sleeping room. - [Blatto Boat](https://ssfengineers.com/project/blatto-boat/) - Blatto Boat is a wood-framed houseboat located at the north end of Lake Union. The house is supported by a custom steel hull engineered by a nautical engineer. Given the constraints of the existing boat's over-water footprint, structural elements were minimized to optimize livable space, utilizing LVLs for floor joists and 2x4 framing for the - [Pacific Northwest University Dental School](https://ssfengineers.com/project/pacific-northwest-university-dot-building/) - Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit health sciences university founded in 2005 in Yakima’s Yakima Valley. It offers multiple health sciences programs on a growing campus that brings together students and faculty from several disciplines. SSF provided structural engineering services for a new 50,000 SF, two-story administrative building for the dental school - [Pop Blocks Mixed-use Development](https://ssfengineers.com/project/pop-blocks-mixed-use-development/) - SSF is teaming with Mithun and R&H Construction on the Security Properties’ "Pop Blocks” project. The first phase of the multiphase development includes the adaptive reuse of a former Pepsi bottling facility and the new construction of 219 residential units (dubbed Spalsh), retail spaces, and parking. The new construction wraps around the existing bottling facility’s - [UW Haring Center for Inclusive Education Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/uw-haring-center-for-inclusive-education-renovation/) - The Haring Center for Inclusive Education at the University of Washington provides early childhood education to children with and without disabilities, advances research in inclusive learning, and trains education professionals in proven practices to support every child’s potential. The center is home to the Experimental Education Unit (EEU), a school serving children from birth to - [University District Bouldering Project](https://ssfengineers.com/project/university-district-bouldering-project/) - SSF provided structural engineering services for tenant improvements to the historic University National Bank Building in Seattle's University District, which now houses the University District Bouldering Project, Seattle Bouldering Project's third location. Originally constructed in 1912 in the Neo-Classical style, the building operated continuously as a bank for 106 years before Wells Fargo closed the - [Madrona Highlands](https://ssfengineers.com/project/madrona-highlands/) - Madrona Highlands is a 3-story, 46,000 SF apartment building owned by Housing Hope in conjunction with Edmonds Lutheran Church. - [Archery Summit](https://ssfengineers.com/project/archery-summit/) - SSF provided structural engineering services for a new guest tasting facility at Archery Summit Winery in Dayton, Oregon, in partnership with Heliotrope Architects. Visitors enjoy expansive views of the Willamette Valley from the new tasting room, which sits on the only flat area available at the site. The structure features large cantilevers, a thin roof - [Metropole Building Adaptive Reuse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/metropole-building-adaptive-reuse/) - Located squarely in the Pioneer Square Preservation District, the Metropole Building project is the adaptive reuse of a historic gem as the home for nonprofit organizations that serve or are led by communities of color. BuildingWork and WG Clark worked with the owner, Satterberg Foundation, to restore the original building and create a two-story addition at - [Green Lake Carnegie Library](https://ssfengineers.com/project/green-lake-carnegie-library/) - SSF proudly served on the design team for the seismic upgrade and renovations of the Green Lake Carnegie Library. Built in 1909, the unreinforced masonry (URM) building got 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 - [4417 Wallingford - The Chronicle Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-chronicle-apartments/) - Located just north of the iconic Julia's restaurant in Wallingford, The Chronicle Apartments are 78 small efficiency dwelling units (SEDUs) averaging a little less than 300 SF per apartment. The 5-story building has 1450 SF of retail/commercial space on the ground floor, a 2300 SF roof deck, and bike parking. DJC Article - [The Southard](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-southard/) - The Southard will be a development of 18 affordable cottages for 60-80% of the area’s median income and the first of its kind in the area. Each home will range from 1,232 to 1,322 SF in three to four-bedroom cottage-style duplexes, each with a small porch. Two homes will house persons with disabilities and be - [CkH - Creek House](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ckh-creek-house/) - Nestled between multiple environmentally sensitive areas, Creek House presented a unique set of design challenges. The project required careful consideration of both its natural surroundings and the structural integrity needed for the residence. A standout feature of this home is its 32-foot cantilevered section, which extends dramatically with a 16-foot back span. To achieve this, - [Decatur Island Retreat](https://ssfengineers.com/project/decatur-island-retreat/) - Designed for an owner who is a landscape architect, this project aimed to have minimal site disturbance and a low environmental impact on its remote site. Located on a steep site in the San Juan Islands, the structure levitates above the hillside courtesy of a steel exoskeleton that negotiates the slope. A primary design objective - [Redondo Heights](https://ssfengineers.com/project/redondo-heights/) - The Redondo Heights project is located one-half mile west of the future South 272nd Street Link Light Rail Station. This project renovated the existing Silver Shadow Apartment Buildings and added seven new buildings with 202 affordable housing units to the existing 132-unit complex. The most notable structures are four and five-story apartment buildings adjacent to - [St. Luke's Church Property Redevelopment in Ballard](https://ssfengineers.com/project/st-lukes-church-property-redevelopment-in-ballard/) - The St. Luke's property redevelopment in Ballard consists of two projects designed by VIA/Perkins Eastman. The east building is an 8-story, 84-unit affordable housing project with Bridge Housing and Excel Pacific. It includes 21 vehicle stalls and 50 bike stalls. This DJC article provides additional details. The west building is an 8-story, 206-unit market-rate apartment building with - [Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center, Washington State Department of Corrections](https://ssfengineers.com/project/wenatchee-valley-reentry-center/) - SSF provided structural engineering services for the 21,800 SF Wenatchee Valley Reentry Center, a rehabilitation and transitional facility for men and women moving back into the community from the State Department of Corrections. SSF teamed with KMD Architects to remodel and renovate an existing concrete building and add a third-story program space to the adjacent - [Motion Church](https://ssfengineers.com/project/motion-church/) - Motion Church expanded its presence to Bonney Lake. This new 24,000 SF single-story wood-framed structure located at 22626 120th Street has wall heights of 18 feet and a maximum roof height of 33 feet. With various elevation and slope changes, the roof uses both premanufactured roof trusses and wood I-joists. The 32-foot-high worship and lobby - [Northaven Senior Living](https://ssfengineers.com/project/northaven-senior-living/) - Northaven Senior Living built a $26 million addition called Northaven West at its senior housing campus at 545 N.E. 112th St. Walsh Construction built the five-story, 82-unit project for Beacon Development Group and HumanGood. This building provides affordable independent living studios and one-bedroom units ranging from 316 to 442 square feet. The building’s structure consists of five stories - [Westland Distillery](https://ssfengineers.com/project/westland-distillery/) - Phase one is complete on the Westland Distillery for the production of single malt whiskey, in Skagit Valley. - [Kristin Benson Place Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/kristin-benson-place-apartments/) - Kristin Benson Place brings supportive housing and arts space to the Uptown Neighborhood near Seattle Center. Leveraging funding from the City of Seattle’s Office of Housing and funding from our PROOF Capital Campaign, Kristin Benson Place features 91 studio apartments, 24-hour front desk security, a ground-floor arts space with partner Path With Art, and easy access - [Kittitas Historical Museum Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/kittitas-historical-museum-renovation/) - SSF conducted a comprehensive condition assessment and seismic evaluation of the historic Cadwell Building located in the heart of Ellensburg, Washington. This structure presently houses the Kittitas County Historical Museum, a proud Ellensburg Downtown Historic District member. In collaboration with the museum's director, SSF compiled a prioritized roster of restoration and seismic retrofitting recommendations. These - [Bridge Way Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/bridge-way-apartments/) - Located in Wallingford, the Bridge Way is a 5-story, live/work style apartment complex with 4 retail spaces on the ground floor and 19 apartments above. - [Centerline](https://ssfengineers.com/project/centerline/) - Located near Sound Transit's Roosevelt Link light rail station, Centerline is a new, seven-story mixed-use development with 235 apartments. - [Arras Apartments in the Spring District](https://ssfengineers.com/project/arras-apartments-in-the-spring-district/) - Arras Apartments is a 367,000 SF, 3-building development with 269 apartments located in Bellevue's Spring District. - [Tumwater Craft District Market Building and Bank and Coffee Building](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tumwater-craft-district-buildings/) - Located in the Craft District of Tumwater, the Market Building will be constructed first followed by the Bank and Coffee Building. The Market will feature a shared common space along with a taproom, restaurants, bakery, other retailers, and produce vendors. A custom pre-engineered steel building manufacturer was selected to provide a cost-effective, fast, and efficient - [Lake City Library Renovation - Seattle Public Library](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lake-city-library-renovation-seattle-public-library/) - The Seattle Public Library renovated the Lake City branch to expand the public spaces, make room for new programs and changing technologies, and meet the needs of the surrounding dynamic neighborhood. Through reconfiguring and condensing staff space, an additional 1,600 SF is now available for public use, including three new meeting rooms. The project expands - [The Lex Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-lex-apartments/) - The new Lex Apartments is a 247-unit project at 415 St. Helens Ave., north of downtown Tacoma. The structure is one level of a light-gauge metal penthouse over seven floors of ISSI structural panels and light-gauge metal over a five-level post-tensioned concrete podium. The exterior envelope employs a rain screen system with a combination of - [University Volkswagen/Audi](https://ssfengineers.com/project/university-volkswagenaudi/) - Located in the University District, this new, 3-story, 122,000 square foot car display, storage and service building is our second project with University Audi. A spiraling concrete drive ramp winds around a 32-foot diameter cylindrical reinforced concrete tower encompassing the building’s elevator. While architecturally this feature provides a striking visual statement, the tower is also - [Residential Seismic Retrofits](https://ssfengineers.com/project/residential-seismic-retrofits-2/) - SSF can assess your home's vulnerabilities to an earthquake and provide recommendations for improving its performance during a seismic event. - [Park and Landscape Structures](https://ssfengineers.com/project/park-and-landscape-structures/) - SSF works with landscape architects or directly with public municipalities on a variety of projects that include shoring, retaining walls, bridges and site structures at parks throughout the Puget Sound region. - [Cascadia Art Museum at Salish Crossing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/cascadia-art-museum-at-salish-crossing/) - In 2012, the 22,000 SF Edmonds Safeway building and the adjacent 60,000 SF shopping mall were purchased and converted into the stylish Salish Crossing. - [Washington Park Arboretum](https://ssfengineers.com/project/washington-park-arboretum/) - The Washington Park Arboretum project is a new 1.2-mile trail. Structural engineering efforts included bridge, guardrail and retaining wall design. - [Northwest Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/northwest-residence/) - This original Rolland Terry-designed mid-century modern renovation features heavy timber structures, reuses the tongue and groove fir from the original house, and incorporates local stonework on both the interior and exterior. Steel strongbacks brace the existing foundation allowing for a raised first-floor elevation while avoiding additional shoring, demolition, and construction of new foundations. Concealed kerf plates and - [Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) Brick Building Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/phinney-neighborhood-association/) - The Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) was built in 1918 as John Allen Elementary School, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a City of Seattle Landmark. The school district used the three-story building until 1981. In 2014, SSF worked with SHKS Architects on a study and seismic renovation. We provided a - [House in Hawai'i](https://ssfengineers.com/project/house-in-hawaii/) - Aloha from Hawai'i! SSF teamed with Hoshide Wanzer Architects on this 6,500 SF stunning fusion of nature and structure perched on a steep forested slope between the ocean and mountains. The layout features a central family area, private spaces, an open veranda, and lofted children’s bedrooms. Taking design inspiration from the hala tree and built - [Andy's Place - Compass Health Supportive Housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/andys-place-compass-health-supportive-housing/) - The grand opening of Andy's Place, also known as Phase I of Compass Health's Broadway Campus Redevelopment Project, includes 82 units of supportive housing-doubling the number of Compass' housing units in Snohomish County. The new 5-story, 46,800 SF multi-unit building provides housing for individuals with chronic behavioral health needs, individuals transitioning out of Western State - [Clare's Place - Everett Safe Street Housing Complex](https://ssfengineers.com/project/clares-place-everett-safe-street-housing-complex/) - Clare’s place is a four-story housing complex offering 65 units of affordable living spaces, predominantly consisting of studios alongside one-bedroom corner apartments. The first floor features dedicated offices for case managers and counselors, providing support for the residents. This project is a key component of the City of Everett's Safe Streets Plan, designed in line - [Bridle Trails Environmental Education Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/bridle-trails-environmental-education-center/) - Bridle Trails State Park is a 489-acre park located in Kirkland with 28 miles of trails, equestrian arenas, and picnic and day-use facilities. The Bridle Trails Environmental Education Center consists of two new structures tucked within the existing mature trees of Bridle Trails Park. The primary building is a gathering space with large windows for - [Perkins Lane Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/perkins-lane-residence/) - The Perkins Lane Home is a new 4,000 SF residence in the Magnolia neighborhood with expansive views of the Sound. The home is on a steep slope in a known landslide area. SSF designed deep-drilled auger cast piles to provide foundation support for the structure and site stabilization, and steel moment frames along the west - [Coupeville Wharf Repairs](https://ssfengineers.com/project/coupeville-wharf-repairs/) - As part of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, the Coupeville Wharf was built in 1905 for passenger travel and moving products between Whidbey Island and the mainland. The wharf structure and the wood-framed building above have experienced damage due to their exposure to high winds and water. SSF has completed two separate studies of the - [Sunset Gardens Senior Housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/sunset-gardens-senior-housing/) - Sunset Gardens is a 64,000 SF, four-story, design-build project with the Renton Housing Authority, SMR Architects, and Andersen Construction. This $40 million project is the 7th affordable housing project in the Sunset neighborhood since 2012, providing apartments for veterans, persons with disabilities, and seniors. The project includes 76 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units above the - [Ben Young Apartments for Everett Housing Authority](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ben-young-apartments-for-everett-housing-authority/) - The Ben Young Apartments is a new 120,675 SF, 140-unit senior housing apartment building consisting primarily of one-bedroom units with 15 studio and 11 two-bedroom units. The work includes removing three existing one-story commercial use structures and removing two single family homes, site excavation, shoring, and utility work. Outdoor and indoor amenities include an at-grade - [S'Klallam Tribe Hatchery and Beach Shelter](https://ssfengineers.com/project/sklallam_tribe_hatchery_and_beach_shelter/) - The S'Klallam Tribe completed a new hatchery and beach shelter at Point Julia on the east side of Port Gamble Bay. The 1,800 SF, two-story building includes office space for the tribe's salmon hatchery program and an open-air structure used by the tribal commercial fishing operations. These projects are located in a coastal flood hazard - [Songbird Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/songbird-apartments/) - Songbird is a 117-unit apartment complex with underground parking for 42 cars and 101 bikes. Units range from 500 - 675 SF. - [PSE Baker Clubhouse Historic Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/pse-baker-clubhouse/) - Built in 1914, the historic Baker Clubhouse originally served as an office and laboratory for the Washington Portland Cement Company. In 1925, Puget Sound Energy purchased the property and converted it to a bunkhouse for use by construction workers building the Lower Baker Dam. This 2500 SF renovation project transformed the concrete structure into a - [800 E Denny YWCA Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/800-e-denny-ywca-apartments/) - The YWCA bought a 7-story apartment project developed by Kamiak Real Estate, designed by Workshop AD, and built by Constantine Builders. Swenson Say Faget was the original building's structural engineer. The building is wood-framed construction over concrete and includes a basement with parking for 91 bikes and a rooftop deck. The building's 91 apartments are - [3019 S. Angeline Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/3019-s-angeline-apartments/) - Located in the Columbia City neighborhood of Seattle, 3019 S. Angeline is a 33,000 SF, 5-story apartment building. Designated as small efficiency dwelling units (SEDUs), 3019 will provide 89 apartment homes just steps away from the Columbia Station for Link Light Rail and within walking distance of a variety of hip restaurants and retail in - [Stone Way Auto Event Space](https://ssfengineers.com/project/stone-way-auto-event-space/) - Stone Way Auto renovation is the adaptive reuse of a 1953 unreinforced masonry (URM) auto shop building for an event and meeting space. The structural stabilization of the 10,000 SF space was complicated. The design team added a new mezzanine, a penthouse bar, and a roof deck to accommodate more meeting and dining space options. A - [Meadowdale Beach Park and Estuary](https://ssfengineers.com/project/meadowdale-beach-park-and-estuary/) - SSF teamed with Anchor QEA on a new picnic shelter, restroom shelter, and the boardwalk and abutments for a pedestrian bridge. This project is regionally significant for its role in salmon recovery and Puget Sound shoreline restoration while making significant improvements to the park. More information April 18, 2024 - Meadowdale Beach Park project won - [Star View Plaza](https://ssfengineers.com/project/star-view-plaza/) - Star View Plaza is a two-building development at 2515 136th Ave. Court in Sumner. The first 3100 SF building is for Chuck's Donuts, the development's owners. The second 8500 SF building has space for five retail tenants. Upward Architecture of Seattle designed the buildings and is managing the project for landowners/developers Kim Phuong and Thi Nguyen. In addition to the retail - [Pallet Shelters - Rapid Shelter Solution for the Unhoused](https://ssfengineers.com/project/pallet-shelters/) - Pallet was created to rapidly shelter people at the scale that is needed – treating homelessness like the emergency that it is. - [Aloha Substation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/aloha-substation/) - The Aloha Substation project is the adaptive reuse of a one-and-a-half-story 1940's cast-in-place concrete building for contemporary office and retail space. Initially built for a paint manufacturer and then used as an electrical substation for the city, the heavy concrete structure was extraordinarily robust. It could carry the weight of three new lighter steel framed - [2501 N Alder Adaptive Reuse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/2501-n-alder-adaptive-reuse/) - 2501 N Alder is the adaptive reuse of a convenience store for as an office. The building was retrofitted to meet Life Safety requirements. - [Pike Place Market](https://ssfengineers.com/project/pike-place-market/) - As part of a renewal to the Historic Pike Place Market District, SSF provided a comprehensive seismic analysis of aging buildings at the Market in anticipation of a substantial renovation and seismic retrofit. The study involved architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil and building-envelope analysis. A limited ASCE-31 Tier I analysis and assessment of 15 Market buildings was performed. - [Plaza Roberto Maestas](https://ssfengineers.com/project/el-centro-de-la-raza/) - Touted as the new Town Center of Beacon Hill, El Centro de la Raza's Plaza Roberto Maestas is a mixed-use development adjacent to the light rail station. It provides 113 units of affordable housing over 30,000 square feet of daycare, multi-cultural community center, retail/restaurant and office space. This development includes one 4-story and one 5-story - [Rainier Beach Medical and Dental Clinic](https://ssfengineers.com/project/rainier-beach-medical-and-dental-clinic/) - This new two-story clinic located in the Rainier Valley neighborhood is owned and operated by Neighborcare Health. The first floor includes a dental clinic, pharmacy and clinic administrative offices. The second floor houses the medical clinic including exam rooms, clinic offices and lab. The roof structure for the new building consists of a steel roof - [The Luke](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-luke/) - Located in the heart of downtown Redmond, The Luke is a 5-story mixed use building is comprised of 4 levels of housing over a retail ground floor with two levels of below grade parking. This is the former Redmond Valley Furniture site. The 260,000 building is situated around an interior courtyard with a multi-purpose cabana for - [Suquamish Museum](https://ssfengineers.com/project/suquamish-museum/) - The Suquamish Museum is a new 9,000 square foot tribal museum located on the Suquamish reservation. In addition to exhibit space, this facility includes an intimate auditorium, an archive and research room, gift shop, public meeting room and ADA-compliant public restrooms. Archive and research rooms provide increased access to documents and artifacts for tribal and community members - [The Garage](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-garage/) - The Garage is the transformation of an existing 1950’s era free standing garage into a modern-day cabin incorporating new and existing elements. Working with contractor Schuchart Dow, the original structure was deconstructed to its foundation. A new foundation was engineered to support a cantilevered addition that ties in with the existing foundation. Engineering of the - [Climbing Gyms](https://ssfengineers.com/project/climbing-gyms/) - SSF provides a flexible, simple, and repeatable structural framing system for quick construction.We have designed Bouldering Projects in Seattle, Denver, Austin, Minneapolis and Los Angeles; the Strait Climbing Wall on Vashon, and The Collective boutique climbing gym at 400 Dexter Avenue. - [14 Hands Winery in Horse Heaven Hills](https://ssfengineers.com/project/14-hands-winery-in-horse-heaven-hills/) - Nestled in Horse Heaven Hills in Prosser, Ste. Michelle added a 2700 SF addition to an existing warehouse for the new 14 Hands Winery tasting room. - [West Seattle YMCA](https://ssfengineers.com/project/west-seattle-ymca/) - The West Seattle YMCA renovation includes an 8,400 sf heavy timber and light framed structure addition to the original CMU and timber building. - [Ferndale Library](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ferndale-library/) - Located at the west end of downtown, the new 15,000 square foot Ferndale Library was complete in 2014. The design includes green HVAC elements such as radiant heating, natural ventilation and window placement to maximize daylight. Local materials such as plywood, cedar siding and insulated wall panels will be utilized during construction. Building placement on the - [KWA Senior Housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/kwa-senior-housing/) - This new 5-story facility includes 62 one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors, a commons, and 3,000 square feet of space used for the Korean Women's Association community services. Below the commons area is a basement level dedicated to office and parking. The structural systems consist of light framed wood construction at the residential and common areas - [Aegis Living - San Rafael, CA](https://ssfengineers.com/project/aegis-living-san-rafael-ca/) - The new Aegis San Rafel senior living commuity compliments its surrounding neighborhood by incorporating the California Mission design, - [Harbor Avenue Campus](https://ssfengineers.com/project/harbor-avenue-campus/) - The Harbor Avenue Campus includes apartments, office, light manufacturing, a restaurant, retail, and a roof deck that will be utilized by Youngone Corp. - [Eastside Prep Performing Arts Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/eastside-prep-performing-arts-center/) - TALI Hall is a 4-story steel framed structure for a performing arts center, classrooms, and admin space, built above a 2-level parking garage. - [Mountain View Hall Student Housing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/mountain-view-hall-student-housing/) - The first student housing project for Everett Community College, Mountain View Hall is a six-story conventional wood-framed project with 120 apartments. The 200 SF units have a mini kitchen and a bathroom and are furnished with a bed, desk, chair, refrigerator, and microwave. There is a shared full-size kitchen, common areas, and courtyard. SSF has - [Anthology Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/anthology-apartments/) - The 425,000 SF Gateway Apartments (Anthology) consist of 400 residential units in (16) 3-story buildings and (2) 5-story buildings with a resident clubhouse, public neighborhood park and associated utility improvements. - [YWCA Home At Last](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ywca-home-at-last/) - Home At Last is a $23 million apartment project with 55 units that range from studios to three-bedroom units for homeless and low-income families. - [Pride Place](https://ssfengineers.com/project/pride-place/) - Located on Capitol Hill, Pride Place is a new seven-story, 118-unit affordable housing project for LGBTQ seniors. - [Summit Flats](https://ssfengineers.com/project/summit-flats/) - Located on the corner of Summit and Spring, Summit Flats is a new 91-unit, 6-story apartment building on Capitol Hill. - [The Larson](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-larson/) - The Larson offers high-end apartment homes in University Place, southwest of Tacoma and within minutes of the Chambers Bay Golf Course. With a total of 80 units, the 90,000 SF building has 5 stories of wood -framing over one level of concrete. The ground floor contains a common kitchen, community areas, building services, amenity spaces, - [LIHI's Sand Point Cottages](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lihis-sand-point-cottages/) - Sand Point Cottage Community is owned by LIHI, designed by Karen DeLucas Architecture, and built by Buchanan General Contracting. - [LIHI Dockside Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lihi-dockside-apartments/) - Designed initially as market-rate housing, LIHI purchased the Green Lake Spuds property Dockside Apartments, built by Blueprint Capital and designed by Cone Architecture. The new six-story, 49,600 SF building has 92 studio and one-bedroom units. Seventy apartments are permanent supportive housing units, and the remaining apartments are affordable studios. Dockside has two bike rooms for - [Bremer Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/bremer-apartments/) - The Bremer Apartments, located in Belltown at 1st Avenue and Broad Street, was constructed in 1925 for client George Bremer and designed by architect Max Allen Van House. Today, the Bremer is one of a diminishing number of character buildings in the neighborhood. Community Roots Housing (formerly Capitol Hill Housing) acquired the 49-unit property for - [Ethiopian Village Senior Apartments and Community Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ethiopian-village-senior-apartments-and-community-center/) - The new Ethiopian Village includes 90 studio and one-bedroom units, a community space, cafe, lounge area, outdoor amenity space, and parking. - [Revel Issaquah - Senior Living Community](https://ssfengineers.com/project/revel-issaqhah-senior-living-community/) - The upscale Revel Issaquah (formerly branded as Issaquah Gateway Senior Living) followed the completion of Anthology Apartments. Revel is an independent living community with 146 apartments, a restaurant, a fitness studio, an indoor pool, a theater, a community garden, a creative studio, and a salon. The 178,000 SF building is 5-stories of wood construction over a post-tensioned - [Elizabeth Thomas Homes Apartments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/elizabeth-thomas-homes-apartments/) - Elizabeth Thomas Homes is a 150,000 SF affordable apartment building with 119 units ranging from one to three bedrooms for individuals and families earning between 50%-60% of the area's median income. The ground floor has 1,100 SF for a future commercial tenant. The complex features an interior courtyard with a play area, a rooftop deck, - [Tukwila Fire Station 51](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tukwila-fire-station-51/) - The new 12,540 SF Tukwila Fire Station 51 is a one-story building housing six firefighters. It's the first of 2 new stations for Tukwila. - [HopTown Wood-fired Pizza](https://ssfengineers.com/project/hoptown-wood-fired-pizza/) - SSF teamed with Graham Baba Architects on the HopTown Wood-Fired Pizza project in Sunnyside. Located on the corner of 4th and Decatur, GBA transformed a 1970's KFC building that had been shuttered for 10 years into an attractive brick and exposed timber building designed to draw people downtown. Enlarged windows and new skylights bring natural - [Tacoma Rainiers Summit Club TI and Practice Facility Addition](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tacoma-rainiers-improvements/) - SSF teamed with Ferguson Architecture on the tenant improvement of the Tacoma Rainers Summit Club restaurant in Cheney Stadium. Other projects include a new batting cage at the practice facility, a Rainers Teams Store addition, the visiting team's locker room renovation, and a Wine Garden tenant improvement. The contractor for all projects is Careage Construction - [Woodway Home](https://ssfengineers.com/project/woodway-home/) - This new 3-story home on a sloped site in Woodway affords its residents unobstructed views of Puget Sound and the Olympics from almost every room. The midcentury-modern vibe features a sunken living room, a wood and glass staircase, full-height windows, and folding doors on the west side that connect the house to terraced decks and - [One Brook Bay](https://ssfengineers.com/project/one-brook-bay/) - Located on the west side of Mercer Island, One Brook Bay is the interior remodel of the west wing of this 4100 SF L-shaped residence. With sweeping views of Lake Washington and Seattle in the distance, this renovation raised the low 7-foot ceilings, opened up the segmented 1970s-era home, and placed the kitchen at the - [Olympic Manor](https://ssfengineers.com/project/olympic-manor/) - This is a reconstruction and remodel of an existing home, along with a first-floor addition of a kitchen and family room. Modifications included adding an exposed steel and metal exterior decking system with an exposed steel stair above a daylight basement/master bedroom suite. Exposed steel framing supporting steel deck and concrete topping. Reinforced concrete shear - [7 Seas Brewing](https://ssfengineers.com/project/7-seas-brewing/) - 7 Seas Brewing opened a second location on the Gig Harbor waterfront, expanding its presence in South Puget Sound beyond its original brewery, taproom, and caning facility in the historic Heidelberg Brewery in Tacoma. A new 6,000 SF, two-story structure replaces the former Green Turtle Restaurant. The building features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and walls, vaulted - [2607 Second Avenue Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/2607-second-avenue-renovation/) - 2607 Second is an adaptive reuse project in Belltown. The renovation of this three-story existing heavy timber and concrete structure will house the building owner's business and other office and retail tenants. The seismic retrofit included a buckling restrained braced frame and two reinforced concrete shearwalls as new lateral elements. The design includes a new - [Technology Company TI](https://ssfengineers.com/project/technology-company-ti/) - This project was a renovation of a 20-Story, 438,000 sf office building in Bellevue for a technology company. The design features two amenity floors (Levels 3 and 11) with conference, meeting, and dining spaces. These floors' increased live load carrying capacity required structurally upgrading their floor structures. The greatest structural challenge in this project was - [Tenant Improvements for the Westlake and Terry Buildings](https://ssfengineers.com/project/westlake-and-terry-buildings/) - This project remodeled 139,000 SF of office space at the Westlake and Terry Buildings in South Lake Union. The Terry Building features multiple training and meeting rooms with adjacent collaborative areas and open office space. The Westlake Building renovation includes open office spaces with conference/team rooms and kitchenettes. A project highlight was the refresh of - [Gaming Studio Redmond](https://ssfengineers.com/project/gaming-studio-redmond/) - This project was the renovation of a 69,000 SF office building for a gaming studio in Redmond, WA. Its design focused on integrating unique aspects and design motifs of the developer's primary game throughout the space. The office features a large, 2-story atrium space for team gatherings and presentations. Office areas have an open neighborhood - [Panther Lake Elementary](https://ssfengineers.com/project/panther-lake-elementary/) - SSF was hired for the Panther Lake project after the original structural engineer was let go. The design for this new 49,000-square-foot, one-story elementary school used wood-framed construction to keep costs down. Challenges faced on the project included keeping the interior space free of structural walls. SSF accomplished this using long-spanning open-web joists and glulam - [Microsoft Building 44](https://ssfengineers.com/project/microsoft-building-44/) - The 143,000 SF Building 44 tenant improvement project features an open office plan organized by team-based neighborhoods and supported by shared meeting areas, phone rooms, and quiet rooms. Common areas allow for cross-team and cross-discipline collaboration. The focal points are the lobby's 35' high Living Wall and the 3-story sky-blue staircase. The project required concrete - [Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union](https://ssfengineers.com/project/flatstick-pub-south-lake-union/) - Located within the historic façade of the former William O. McKay Ford and Pacific Lincoln Mercury auto showrooms, the Flatstick Pub in South Lake Union is an 11,000 SF renovation that includes a restaurant and bar, mini-golf and various games, and private party spaces. The interior features custom steel room dividers to divide the expansive - [Lakeshore Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lakeshore-residence/) - The Lakeshore Residence is the modernization of a waterfront home in Lake Forest Park. The south-facing waterside wall features floor-to-ceiling windows that take advantage of the Lake Washington and Mount Rainier views from any level. A third-floor addition houses a new family/media room. All three floors are tied together with a beautifully crafted Northern White - [Port Angeles Field Arts and Events Hall](https://ssfengineers.com/project/port-angeles-field-arts-and-events-hall/) - The 40,000 SF Field Arts and Events Hall is a $34 million project that includes a 500-seat auditorium and a 300-seat conference center. Named after Dorothy Field, the donor of the project's property, the Field Arts and Events Hall is the first of three buildings that will make up the Port Angeles Waterfront Center. The - [Lopez Island Beach House](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lopez-island-beach-house/) - SSF teamed again with Heliotrope and Thomas Fragnoli Construction on a beautiful vacation home on Lopez Island. - [West Canal Yards](https://ssfengineers.com/project/west-canal-yards/) - West Canal Yards is a complete renovation and adaptive reuse of two existing industrial seafood warehouses located just east of the Ballard Bridge on the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Building 1100 includes adding a second floor to the east portion of the building, formerly used as cold storage, increasing the existing structure's square footage from - [Art Installations](https://ssfengineers.com/project/art-installations/) - Since 1995, SSF has been working with artists on structural support for their artwork. Whether for a project that fulfills the 1% for the Arts requirement within the City of Seattle or for private projects, safety and stability of artwork is necessary, especially in our seismically charged Puget Sound location. SSF has worked on hundreds of art - [Luther Burbank Park Historic Boiler Building Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/luther-burbank-park-historic-boiler-building-renovation/) - 1928 Luther Burbank Boiler Building is being seismically retrofitted and will get a new roof, masonry repairs, and updated restrooms. - [Totem Lake Park](https://ssfengineers.com/project/totem-lake-park/) - SSF teamed with Berger Partnership to develop 810 feet of boardwalks and environmental interpretive features within the 18-acre Totem Lake Park. The boardwalk is a steel structure with metal/fiberglass decking. It is supported by groups of pilings driven into the marsh peat. The nature walkway above the water table and marshlands connects the Totem Lake - [Christ Our Hope Bapistry Pool](https://ssfengineers.com/project/christ-our-hope-bapistry-pool/) - SSF and Stephen Lee Architects teamed together on the Christ Our Hope church located on the first floor of The Josephinum on 2nd and Stewart. Constructed in 1908, the Josephinum was initially known as the New Washington Hotel and was a high-end destination hotel. In 1960, the Catholic Archdiocese purchased the building for affordable housing. In 2010, - [Wallingford Modern Farmhouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/wallingford-modern-farmhouse/) - At 4,000 SF, this new Wallingford home is much larger than the surrounding turn-of-the-century homes but is scaled appropriately for the neighborhood. Two of the four bedrooms are tucked into the 3rd story and feature high vaulted ceilings. A complete, stand-alone suite in the basement assures plenty of room for guests. The open floor plans - [The Shop - Dallas](https://ssfengineers.com/project/the-shop-dallas/) - The Shop is the adaptive reuse of a 46,000 SF trucking warehouse for an elite social club for motor enthusiasts. In addition to new vehicle storage with lifts and on-site mechanics, the facility includes a restaurant, game room, meeting and event spaces, a garage viewing platform, and a private clubroom and cigar lounge. A steel - [Orcas Island Home](https://ssfengineers.com/project/orcas-island-home/) - Experience the beauty of Eastsound at this Orcas Island home! SSF has collaborated with Stillwater Dwellings on numerous projects, using their prefabricated/panelized construction methods. On this home, SSF worked with Stillwater Dwellings to enhance the view of the surrounding water and islands. Cantilevered beams are expressed for the upper floor deck and roof beams: a - [Buck Mountain Cabin on Orcas Island](https://ssfengineers.com/project/buck-mountain-cabin-on-orcas-island/) - Nestled into a 30-foot wide clearing on Orcas Island, this Buck Mountain cabin fits organically within the surrounding forest. While the steeply sloped site was challenging, it presented an opportunity to build the 1500 SF cabin on top of the natural rock, giving the main living area unparalleled water and forest views. The structure is - [1617 Boylston](https://ssfengineers.com/project/1617-boylston/) - The 1617 Boylston building is a two-story unreinforced masonry (URM) building above a concrete basement. The floors and roof are heavy timber with nail-laminated timber diaphragms supported by large full sawn timber beams and timber trusses. Built around 1921, it was previously used as an auto mechanic shop and a printing shop. The auto shop - [Canoe Trail Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/canoe-trail-residence/) - The goal of the Canoe Trail Residence was to transform the dark, 6,800 SF, 1950's-era home into a space full of light for everyday living and large family gatherings. It also includes an artist's gallery and features much of the homeowner's own artwork. The structural highlights consist of a two-story tall central staircase with a - [New Central Skagit Library in Sedro-Woolley](https://ssfengineers.com/project/new-central-skagit-library-in-sedro-woolley/) - This new 12,000 SF library features an open floor plan with large windows and low shelving to allow for natural lighting and ventilation. - [Seattle U's Cherry Street Market](https://ssfengineers.com/project/seattle-us-cherry-street-market/) - Seattle U's Cheery Street Market dining hall renovation transformed the food court space into a collection of walk-up style restaurants - [Bishop Blanchet Ernie Rose Cafeteria/Commons Addition](https://ssfengineers.com/project/bishop-blanchet-ernie-rose-cafeteria-commons-addition/) - The Bishop Blanchet Ernie Rose project is the interior renovation of the Ernie Rose Activity Center and a 9,500 SF addition to the cafeteria/commons to provide additional, flexible space for extracurricular activities. The new commons glass pavilion allows sunlight into the cafeteria's new stairway/lunch area. Modernized areas include the entryway, locker rooms, fitness center, team - [Lynnwood Neighborhood Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lynnwood-neighborhood-center/) - The new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center provides a variety of social services to serve Lynnwood's below federal poverty level and single-parent residents. - [Dick's Drive-In Restaurants](https://ssfengineers.com/project/dicks-drive-in-restaurants/) - SSF worked with Smith Co. and Dick's Drive-In Restaurants on the new Dick's in Edmonds, Kent, Crossroads, and Federal Way. We also provided the structural engineering for the renovations of the Wallingford (the original Dick's opened in 1954), Lake City, Queen Anne, and Broadway locations, and the Dick's Maintenance Building. We are proud to be - [Mann Remodel](https://ssfengineers.com/project/mann-remodel/) - This remodel breathes new life into the 1970s home by opening up the floor plan, creating a large master suite, and maximizing natural light. - [Windsor Home](https://ssfengineers.com/project/windsor-home/) - Beat the heat at this beautiful 1-story Windsor, California home! This home is one of many that SSF has worked on with Stillwater Dwellings and utilizes their prefabricated/panelized construction methods. The living space features floor-to-ceiling windows and opens to a beautiful outdoor setting with a pool and firepit in California wine country. Other features include - [Greenwood Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/greenwood-residence/) - This new 4-bedroom, 2800 SF home Greenwood features a floating staircase that connects the lower-level great room with the second floor. - [Seattle Tech Company Tenant Improvement Project](https://ssfengineers.com/project/seattle-tech-company-ti-project/) - SSF teamed with SABArchitects and BNBuilders on the complete buildout of 18 floors, approximately 378,000 SF, in a newly completed structural steel office tower for a Seattle Tech Company. The garage level includes new locker rooms and bike storage and floor one consists of a beautiful 2-story open lobby space, a coffee bar, multiple meeting - [Commercial Office National Headquarters](https://ssfengineers.com/project/commercial-office-national-headquarters/) - SSF teamed with Perkins and Will and Sellen Construction on a new 56,000 SF insurance headquarters building that replaced an aging facility with outdated amenities on the same corporate campus. The new building has more open space and better circulation for team members, modern amenities, and pedestrian-friendly street frontage improvements. One of the outstanding features - [Tinte Cellars](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tinte-cellars/) - SSF teamed with Menter Byrne Architects and Krekow Jennings on the Tinte Cellars renovation, a 1,600 SF tasting room in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Elements from this once turn-of-the-century general store were restored and maintained, like its distinct A-frame structure and black and barn-red shiplap siding. Other features include a steel frame at the entry wall - [First Citizens Bank at the Brewery Blocks](https://ssfengineers.com/project/first-citizens-bank/) - Located at 2108 Commerce Street, the First Citizens Bank tenant improvement project is part of the Brewery Blocks renovation in Tacoma. This 7,775 SF bank branch is one of many businesses included in the adaptive reuse of the 1907 Hunt-Mottet Warehouse. SSF teamed with Ferguson Architecture to highlight existing features of this historic building, including - [Railspur - 419 Occidental Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/railspur-419-occidental-renovation/) - This 89,000 SF, 7-story unreinforced masonry, historic building was built in 1906. A seismic retrofit is included in the renovation. - [Center Road Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/center-road-residence/) - The Center Road Residence is a 6,000 square foot new residence located near Swifts Bay at the northeast end of Lopez Island. - [Microsoft B121 and B122 - Intelligent Workplace Offices Design-Build](https://ssfengineers.com/project/microsoft-building-121-and-122-design-build/) - Buildings 121 and 122 were renovated using the Design-Build process. Each renovation features open office neighborhoods with breakout spaces. - [Whidbey Island Fieldhouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/whidbey-island-fieldhouse/) - The Whidbey Island Fieldhouse is a simple, functional structure built as a gathering space where friends, family, and neighbors could gather, play sports, celebrate, and relax in the country. Inspired by the stone and timber structures built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the building is a simple design crafted from durable local - [Georgetown Brewery / Fran's Chocolates](https://ssfengineers.com/project/georgetown-brewery/) - The historic Georgetown Brewery complex in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood has been redeveloped into a mix of retail, light industrial, and offices. Constructed between 1900 and 1915, the complex was once the home of the Seattle Brewing and Malt Company, later called the Rainier Brewing Company. Structural services included the seismic evaluation of all buildings on - [University Prep ULab Building](https://ssfengineers.com/project/university-prep-ulab-building/) - A new 39,000 SF Ulab building is being built for University Prep at 2415 NE 80th Street. The new 3-story sustainable building will be home to flexible classrooms; art, science, and maker spaces; a two-story commons area; school offices; a gymnasium and activity rooms; a courtyard/external learning space; and a rooftop deck. University Prep is - [Ballard Twofold](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ballard-twofold/) - Two is better than one for these two side-by-side single-family homes in Ballard! SSF teamed with Click Architects and developer LDB homes on these matching homes featuring wood-framed construction, expansive roof spaces, exposed collar ties, and steel beams. Through collaboration, SSF and the architect were able to design an upscale custom residence while minimizing construction - [Surfsand Resort](https://ssfengineers.com/project/surfsand-resort/) - SSF provided structural engineering for four projects at The Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach. The first was the addition of 50 luxury rooms to the resort’s oceanfront building and a new lobby. Phase two, involved remodeling the resort’s south wing, the addition of an east and north wing, and a complete remodeling of the pool - [E9 Brewing and Taproom](https://ssfengineers.com/project/e9-brewing-and-taproom/) - After 23 years in a garage adjacent to the Engine House No. 9 Restaurant, E9 Brewing moved to a new location in Tacoma's Brewery District. - [Lake Whatcom Home](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lake-whatcom-home/) - Located near Bellingham on Lake Whatcom, this 2-story home was built using Stillwater Dwellings’ prefabricated/panelized construction methods. Open window walls and a double-cantilevered roof structure are used as to not obstruct any of the lake views. This also allows for a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living space. - [Hunts Point Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/hunts-point-residence/) - Located on a small peninsula on the east side of Lake Washington just north of I405, this 1940's rambler project consists of a complete rebuild of the north wing and interior and exterior renovations to the remaining home. The project's skylights and vaulted ceilings bring light and an open feeling to the living areas. The - [Tukwila Fire Station 52](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tukwila-fire-station-52/) - Tukwila Fire Station 52 is a two-story station located just north of I405 near Southcenter Mall and serves as the fire station headquarters. - [New Virginia Mason Bellevue Clinic at Wilburton Village South](https://ssfengineers.com/project/new-virginia-mason-bellevue-clinic-at-wilburton-village-south/) - In 2020, Virginia Mason moved into their new Ambulatory Surgery Center on the 4th floor of Wilburton Village South in Bellevue. - [Suquamish Longhouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/suquamish-longhouse/) - Inspired by the traditional longhouses of the region, this new community house serves as a gathering place for the tribe. The 6,000 SF facility has an auditorium with perimeter bench seating for 600, and a central, wooden floor area specifically for traditional tribal song and dance. The central area allows for traditional table seating for - [Maple Leaf Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/maple-leaf-residence/) - SSF teamed with Click Architects and luxury home builder LDB Homes on this new single-family home in northeast Seattle. The wood-framed structure features vaulted ceilings and cantilevers on multiple sides. Careful coordination occurred among the design team to ensure this custom residence stayed within budget. - [Gaming Studios](https://ssfengineers.com/project/gaming-studio/) - RTC-6 Turn 10 Studio is a tenant improvement project for Microsoft's racing game headquarters for the gaming creators of Forza Motorsport. - [Ironwood at Suncadia](https://ssfengineers.com/project/ironwood-at-suncadia/) - Ironwood is a 4800 SF modern mountain home in Suncadia. SSF worked with the architects to highlight the structure throughout the home. - [Mercer Island Custom Contemporary](https://ssfengineers.com/project/mercer-island-custom-contemporary/) - SSF worked with Brandt Design Group to build a new, custom-designed northwest contemporary home on a western facing Mercer Island lot. - [Backyard Cottage in the San Juans](https://ssfengineers.com/project/backyard-cottage-in-the-san-juans/) - This new 800 SF new San Juan Island cottage features custom exposed structural elements and heavy timber construction. - [True Brands Headquarters Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/true-brands-headquarters-renovation/) - The renovation of an existing 18,000 SF concrete warehouse into a headquarters and distribution facility for True Brands. - [Crossroads Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/crossroads-residence/) - Located just east of Lake Sammamish in Crossroads, this project renovated a 3200 sf, 4-bedroom rambler and added an ADU. - [Little House / Big Shed](https://ssfengineers.com/project/little-house-big-shed/) - This 1150 SF Whidbey Island home is nestled in the woods near Coupeville. It features high ceilings, extensive windows and maximum light. - [Shoreline Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit](https://ssfengineers.com/project/shoreline-detached-additional-dwelling-unit-dadu/) - Located in Shoreline, this beautiful new 700 SF sustainable and high performance DADU was built using diamond piers and other many sustainable features. - [Bellingham Federal Building Renovation](https://ssfengineers.com/project/bellingham-federal-building-renovation/) - Built in 1913, this project was the seismic study and phased renovation of the historic, 2-story (plus basement) Bellingham Federal building. The structure consists of reinforced concrete floors supported by structural steel beams at the interior, and by unreinforced bearing walls at the exterior. The foundations are conventional strip and spread footings. The building was - [Starwood's Aloft / Element Hotel](https://ssfengineers.com/project/starwood-aloft-element-hotel/) - Located to Redmond's tech corridor, this new 7-story hotel combines two Starwood brands (Aloft and Element) in one facility. - [Shipping Containers](https://ssfengineers.com/project/shipping-containers/) - Swenson Say Faget has provided the structural design for a number of shipping container adaptive reuse projects. It started in 2008 with an office/showroom in South Seattle, and has grown to include cabins, garages, guest cottages, refrigeration spaces, a scuba tank and a multiple-unit commercial loft space. One client has also developed a warehouse storage prototype designed to withstand varying - [Fire Station 22](https://ssfengineers.com/project/fire-station-22/) - Fire Station 22 is the last replacement fire station from the 2003 City of Seattle Fire Levy. The previous building had outdated systems and it did not meet regulatory compliance. The new station houses the E22 Engine Company as well as the department’s Incident Command Unit. - [Alaska State Capitol](https://ssfengineers.com/project/alaska-state-capitol/) - Completed in 1931, the Alaska Territory Capitol Building is made from brick-faced reinforced concrete with a facade of Indiana limestone on the first two floors. A three phase project, Phase 1 was the renovation of the portico that is made of Tokeen marble (local Alaska marble from the Prince of Wales Island). Construction for this - [Alaskan Mountain Treehouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/alaskan-mountain-treehouse/) - As part of the Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, the Alaskan Mountain Treehouse boasts views of Mt Denali, the highest peak in North America. Built for extreme weather (ground snow loads over 100 pounds per square foot, and drifts over 200 psf!), the roof pitch and metal roofing were chosen to shed the snow weight. - [Orcas Island Treehouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/orcas-island-treehouse/) - Located on Orcas Island, this treehouse was built between 2 Douglas Firs with steel beams, knee braces and TABs to support the weight of the house. - [Neskowin Luxury Treehouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/neskowin-treehouse/) - The Neskowin Treehouse unique because it is supported by one massive 5 foot diameter Sitka Spruce tree. Knee braces with custom steel connections were used. - [Bramling Cross](https://ssfengineers.com/project/bramling-cross/) - Bramling Cross is an infill project between two masonry buildings. Structural components include exposed wood beams with skylights, and new vertical posts attached to the existing neighboring walls. - [Tavolata Capitol Hill](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tavolata-capitol-hill/) - Located at the East Pike and Summit intersection, this was a tenant improvement project on the main floor of the the historic Dunn Motors Building. - [Site Structures](https://ssfengineers.com/project/site-structures/) - SSF works directly with developers, architects, civil engineers, and contractors to engineer stormwater and site retaining structures - [Seattle Bouldering Project](https://ssfengineers.com/project/seattle-bouldering/) - Located in Rainier Valley, the Seattle Bouldering Project was the conversion of a warehouse into a climbing facility. Bouldering is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and is typically practiced on large natural or artificial boulders in gyms or outdoor urban areas. Construction took the form of steel angles spaced regularly along - [Port Townsend City Hall](https://ssfengineers.com/project/port-townsend-city-hall/) - Built in the 1890's, Port Townsend City Hall is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. SSF provided the seismic analysis and design for this two-story unreinforced masonry structure constructed. The seismic analysis utilized site specific seismic information and incorporated the results of in-situ material testing. The analysis followed the approach outlined in FEMA-356, Prestandard - [Columbia Library](https://ssfengineers.com/project/columbia-city-library/) - As part of the City of Seattle's Libraries for All program, this was the a 5,400-square-foot, 1-story addition to the historically significant Columbia Library. The original 6,825-square-foot branch, which opened in 1915, is a Carnegie-funded library designed by W. Marbury Somervell and Harlan Thomas. It was upgraded in 1986. The branch is in the Columbia City - [Seismic Retrofits](https://ssfengineers.com/project/seismic-retrofits/) - SSF seismic engineers investigate existing buildings to assess probable seismic performance in the event of an earthquake. We’ve retrofitted thousands of structures in the Puget Sound region. This knowledge, combined with state-of-the-art technologies, ensures significant improvements can be made to protect the life-safety of occupants and control structural damage during an earthquake. - [Interbay Fire Station 20](https://ssfengineers.com/project/interbay-fire-station-20/) - Located on the west side of Queen Anne, the Interbay Fire Station 20 project replaces a 55 year old building that was in poor condition and did not meet the emergency response operation requirements of the Seattle Fire Department. The new 9,400 SF station was designed to accommodate current equipment and fire fighting operations and meet current earthquake safety - [Lake Union Floating Home](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lake-union-floating-home/) - Given a limited footprint and the desire to maximize both interior living and outdoor entertaining spaces, this plan flips the typical residential model by locating public spaces on the upper level and private spaces on the entry level. The massing of the house is an exercise in carving; the challenge was to meet the clients’ - [Float Homes](https://ssfengineers.com/project/float-homes/) - SSF has extensive design experience with new and existing floating homes throughout the Puget Sound that are constructed of concrete or wood. - [Plath Float Home](https://ssfengineers.com/project/plath-float-home/) - Typically float homes are built on site, in the water. The Plath float home was constructed in a ship yard in Port Townsend, lifted into the water and towed with a tugboat to Wards Cove on Lake Union. Unique features of this float home include exterior siding made of tree bark strips, a green roof, a - [Suquamish Early Learning Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/suquamish-early-learning-center/) - This new 12,000 square foot schoolhouse and child care center built near the Suquamish village on Bainbridge Island serves more than 150 children ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years. Along with day care, the center provides families with early childhood education in the form of Head Start and Early Head Start for - [Epstein Opportunity Center (Yesler Terrace Steam Plant)](https://ssfengineers.com/project/yesler-terrace-steam-plant/) - The Epstein Opportunity Center is the adaptive reuse of the historic 1940’s era Yesler Terrace Steam Plant Building to create the Seattle Housing Authority’s Education and Training Center. The Center houses the Neighborhood Head Start program, Job Connection program, Catholic Community Youth Tutoring programs, City of Seattle New Citizen Program and other community services. The - [Portage Bay Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/portage-bay-residence/) - The Portage Bay Residence is just one example of dozens of float homes that SSF has designed over the past 20 years. - [Hilltop Regional Health Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/hilltop-regional-health-center/) - The new 3-story, 54,000 square foot Hilltop Regional Health Center includes urgent care, dental, medical, pharmacy and laboratory space. The structural floor framing system consists of composite steel beams with metal deck and topping. This was an economical solution to allow for future building flexibility. The stair and elevator walls were designed as concrete shearwalls to provide - [HealthPoint Midway Clinic](https://ssfengineers.com/project/healthpoint-midway-clinic/) - HealthPoint Community Health Center's Midway Clinic is a steel framed structure with a below grade basement parking level. The floor systems are composite concrete and steel framing while the roof is steel framed with metal roof decking. A mechanical penthouse is also present at the roof. Steel braced frames are utilized for the wind and - [Garfield County Courthouse](https://ssfengineers.com/project/garfield-county-courthouse/) - Built in 1900, the Garfield County Courthouse is constructed of unreinforced masonry and stone with the floor and roof structures framed with conventional wood frame construction. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Swenson Say Fagét provided a seismic study and subsequent seismic upgrade to the facility. Seismic improvements to - [Des Moines Beach Park](https://ssfengineers.com/project/des-moines-beach-park-structural-restoration/) - Originally homesteaded in the 1800s, this former lumber mill and children’s play ground was sold to the Evangelical Covenant Church in 1931. This project was the structural restoration and renovation of 5 flood-damaged buildings built by the church. A designated National Historic District, the scope of structural service included flood damage evaluation, design of emergency - [Seattle Fire Station 18](https://ssfengineers.com/project/seattle-fire-station-18/) - Ballard Fire Station 18 was renovated and seismically upgraded to meet Immediate Occupancy requirements. It also included mechanical and envelope upgrades. - [Lummi Nation Head Start](https://ssfengineers.com/project/lummi-nation-head-start/) - The new 16,500 square foot Lummi Head Start building includes classroom, teacher and resource library spaces. This project is part of the Lummi Indian Business Council’s Tribal Administration Center Campus. As the third largest tribe in Washington State, this facility houses programs that strengthen, educate and empower their community members to become involved citizens. The - [Broadview Library](https://ssfengineers.com/project/broadview-library/) - Originally built in 1975, the 6,600-square-foot Broadview Branch Library received an extensive renovation and expansion funded by Seattle’s “Libraries for All” program. The goal of the project was to increase the civic presence of this community resource and provide an updated collection capacity, more seating, new computers, electrical service, improved lighting, more energy-efficient windows, new - [Kandle Park Pool](https://ssfengineers.com/project/kandle-park-pool/) - Swenson Say Fagét provided structural engineering for the buildings located at the new Kandle Park and Pool facility for Metro Parks Tacoma. The structures total about 5,000 square feet and include a pool maintenance building, concessions/administration building, a changing room as well as smaller auxiliary buildings. Structural systems included structural insulated panels (SIP) for the - [I-Fly Skydiving Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/i-fly-skydiving-center/) - I-Fly was the first indoor skydiving center to be constructed in the Pacific Northwest. This building contains an 80 foot tall vertical wind tunnel in which air moves at a very high velocity up through the center of the structure. This creates the "flight chamber" where customers enjoy the thrill of simulated skydiving. The high - [Structural Support for Mechanical Upgrades](https://ssfengineers.com/project/structural-support-for-mechanical-upgrades/) - SSF provides engineering for the supporting structure that attaches commercial mechanical units to new and existing buildings. An integral part of the structural design is to aid in the analysis of the structure and the location of the unit to ensure the most economical placement. Similar service is provided for new elevators or the replacement of existing elevators. - [Structural Design for Utility Attachments](https://ssfengineers.com/project/structural-design-for-utility-attachments-on-bridges/) - SSF provides the evaluation of electrical conduit and its attachment to existing structures for private utility companies. These projects are typically on public bridges throughout the Northwest. A detailed written report with details is submitted to the utility vendor. If deterioration or failure of the conduit or attachments is found, SSF provides the structural engineering solution for securing - [Orlean-Gillespe Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/orlean-gillespe-residence/) - This new residence is divided into a public block, with the kitchen, living and dining rooms, and a private block with bedrooms. A small south facing courtyard with an outdoor fireplace separates the two blocks and allows the owners to enjoy the outdoors during the cooler fall and spring months. The public block is framed - [Buck Mountain Residence](https://ssfengineers.com/project/buck-mountain-residence/) - Located on a steep slope high above the Puget Sound, this home’s structure consists of steel trusses that sit on concrete fin walls to create a 28 foot platform, allowing the residence to float over the mountainside with minimal site impact. A low slope, timber-framed clerestory provides natural light and orients the solar panels properly - [Venture Bank Office Building](https://ssfengineers.com/project/venture-bank-office-building/) - A new 53,000 square foot, three-story office building for Venture Bank’s corporate headquarters in Dupont. Situated on a 2.87-acre site, this building is located across the street from the DuPont Station Commons green space. The structural system consists of post-tensioned concrete slabs with steel roof framing. - [Tanbara Clinic](https://ssfengineers.com/project/tanbara-clinic/) - This new Community Health Care clinic includes a 21-exam-room medical clinic, a 12-chair dental clinic, a 1,400-square-foot pharmacy and various support services. The building is three levels in height and consists of steel framing. Composite steel beams and metal pan deck were utilized to minimize the structural floor depth. The lateral system for the building - [Seattle Fire Station #37](https://ssfengineers.com/project/seattle-fire-station-37/) - This project was the study of a 1920s fire station still in use by the Seattle Fire Department in the High Point neighborhood of West Seattle. While the existing historic building is architecturally significant, it was concluded that it is too small to accommodate modern firefighting equipment. The structural study determined the building would require - [Rosehill Community Center](https://ssfengineers.com/project/rosehill-community-center/) - Mukilteo's new community center is located on the site of the old Rosehill School just a few blocks from the ferry terminal. It is an L-shaped building with one wing devoted to classroom space and senior programs, and the other wing devoted to a multi-purpose room with a stage, catering kitchen, and ancillary spaces. There - [Neighborhood House](https://ssfengineers.com/project/neighborhood-house/) - Located in the High Point area of Seattle Neighborhood House is a community organization dedicated to helping diverse local communities become more self-sufficient. We provided engineering on a new two-story, wood-framed building to house their early childhood education center and family-support services. The entrance is double height with a bridge connecting the upper-level spaces. Wood - [Mukilteo City Hall](https://ssfengineers.com/project/mukilteo-city-hall/) - This new, two-story, 18,000-square-foot structure is primarily wood framed, expressed visibly through exposed glulam columns at the exterior. Steel elements compliment the wood and create details such as sunscreens and canopies. Steel framing creates a large multistory circulation space between the council chambers and office space. This building received LEED Gold certification. Sustainable features include a - [Magnolia Library](https://ssfengineers.com/project/magnolia-library/) - Designated a City of Seattle Landmark, the Magnolia Library was built in 1964. This project included the renovation of existing space as well as a 1400-square-foot addition to house a new meeting room and a small study space. The ceiling design of the addition lends a spacious feel to the interior and has clerestory windows for plenty - [Community Health Center of Snohomish County](https://ssfengineers.com/project/community-health-center-of-snohomish-county/) - The Community Health Center of Snohomish County (previously called the 112th Street Medical Clinic) is a new 2-story, 24,000-square-foot medical office building in South Everett. The building houses a pharmacy, medical and dental clinics, and includes specialties such as behavioral health, chronic disease management, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Obstetrics, Pediatrics and Pre-natal care. The structure for ## People - [Francesca Renouard, PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/francesca-renouard-2/) - Francesca's mother, father, and sister are all architects. Given this influence and the fact that she's highly analytical, it was inevitable that she would become an engineer. Interesting fact. Her family owns and restored a 500-year-old villa in central Italy - a sure influence on Francesca's keen interest in historic preservation. She's been putting her - [Karina Bovee](https://ssfengineers.com/team/karina-bovee/) - Born in Texas and raised in Southern Oregon, Karina moved to Tacoma after she graduated from Walla Walla University. Karina's grandfather, a professional engineer and teacher of engineering, was influential in her decision to become a structural engineer and be part of design teams to create safe structures. When not traveling or hanging out with - [Pete Krebs](https://ssfengineers.com/team/pete-krebs/) - Pete joined SSF in 2013. He is often overheard saying that life at SSF is about as far away from a typical structural engineering office as you can get, and he really likes it. Pete focuses on private projects with general contractors where he can get involved early and stay involved through construction. His influence - [Sean King](https://ssfengineers.com/team/sean-king-2/) - After 25 years with SSF, Sean retired on April 3, 2026. We will miss him! Starting out as a CAD drafter a couple decades ago, Sean found he had an aptitude for 'all things computer' and ran with it. Since 2001, Sean has been SSF's IT Manager. He enjoys the freedom to explore his ideas, - [Stephen Kern](https://ssfengineers.com/team/stephen-kern-2/) - After an extensive and rewarding career in architecture, Stephen joined SSF’s CAD staff in 2019. - [Karl Rosman, PE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/karl-rosman-2/) - Karl was destined to land in the A/E/C industry. His father was a civil engineer with the US Forest Service. As a young adult, Karl worked in a building supply store and later as a framer. After 4 years at a small engineering firm, he contacted several architects to inquire about their favorite structural engineering - [Elliot Holzhauer](https://ssfengineers.com/team/elliot-holzhauer-3/) - From an early age, Elliot was always interested in building and architecture, while also knowing he wanted to become an engineer. After high school graduation, he moved from Sammamish to Cleveland, where he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in structural engineering at Case Western Reserve University. Missing the evergreens, mountains, and great food, he - [Laura Nettesheim](https://ssfengineers.com/team/laura-nettesheim/) - Laura Nettesheim moved to Seattle after graduating from Purdue University. She serves as a Project Engineer. - [Brett Mozden, PE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/brett-mozden-2/) - Originally from the Chicago area, Brett “followed a girl” to Seattle in 2004. He came to work at SSF and never left. Brett grew up in the building industry. His family owned a construction company, he worked as a laborer, and he has a dual degree in architecture and engineering. To top it off, he - [Chris Potter, PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/chris-potter-2/) - Chris initially interned for SSF in 2005 and was hired upon graduation in 2006 from Columbia University. Chris entertains all with antics such as kidnapping the Seattle office’s foosball table, and singing showtunes during games to distract the other players. Like many others, he thoroughly appreciates the casual and friendly atmosphere of SSF. - [Scott Brown](https://ssfengineers.com/team/scott-brown-2/) - Scott joined SSF in 2015. As self professed "doodler” Scott combined that with his CAD training and appreciation for architecture landed gainful employment. - [Ryan Reichman](https://ssfengineers.com/team/ryan-reichman-2/) - Originally from Montana, Ryan moved to the Puget Sound and started with SSF in 1999. He adapted quickly to the northwest lifestyle. Ryan is the Principal-in-charge of the Tacoma office, His team produces projects not only for South Sound clients but for clients up and down the I5 corridor. Ryan's website quote says it all. "I get paid to - [Beth Morales](https://ssfengineers.com/team/beth-morales/) - Beth is a woman with many passions. Not only has she used her engineering skills volunteering in Haiti, she is involved with SEAW's Young Member's Forum, the Young Professionals Network of Tacoma-Pierce County, and she is a mentor for a group of middle school girls at her church. On top of that, she's also passionate about cooking and certain - [Alan Kiers](https://ssfengineers.com/team/alan-kiers/) - Alan joined SSF's Tacoma team in September 2024. He was born in Olympia and grew up in Seattle and Tumwater. He went on to attend Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in engineering with a civil/environmental engineering concentration. While he loves visiting Michigan, he's happy to be back - [Holly Ashford](https://ssfengineers.com/team/holly-ashford/) - Born in Blackpool, England, Holly eventually moved to Fort Worth. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and moved to Seattle in 2018. - [Dennis Kuzubov](https://ssfengineers.com/team/dennis-kuzubov/) - After working in residential construction installing floors, decks, and fences, Dennis decided he wanted to be a structural engineer. A true Seattleite, he was born in Seattle, raised in Kent, and received his bachelor's degree from the UW. He has traveled to Ukraine and Mexico and hopes to add Thailand, Hawaii, Greece, and Italy to - [Mitchell Borseth](https://ssfengineers.com/team/mitchell-borseth-2/) - Mitch Borseth got his engineering degree from Gonzaga University, interned at construction companies and started SSF in Oct 2021 - [Tyler Witthuhn](https://ssfengineers.com/team/tyler-witthuhn/) - Tyler was born and raised in the Palouse. After attending WSU (Go Cougs!) he moved to Atlanta to get his master's from Georgia Tech. He currently lives in Wenatchee with his wife and daughter. For fun, Tyler plays softball, basketball, guitar, or watches the M's, the Hawks, or any Coug sport. - [Nicole Sonken](https://ssfengineers.com/team/nicole-sonken/) - Born, raised, and schooled in Maryland, Nicole decided it was time to explore the world beyond the east coast. After visiting Seattle in 2018, the Puget Sound region became her target destination, and she moved in 2020. Nicole has fallen in love with the city and its surroundings. When she's not hard at work, you - [Lori DeBoer](https://ssfengineers.com/team/lori-deboer-2/) - After graduating with a dual degree in architecture and engineering from the University of Illinois, Lori moved to Seattle. She joined SSF in 2016. - [Zane Kanyer, PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/zane-kanyer-2/) - Originally from Ellensburg, Zane moved to Spokane to attend Gonzaga for his undergraduate degree and then to Seattle to join SSF. While working at SSF, he got his master's in engineering from the UW. After 14 years in Seattle, he and his family moved back to Ellensburg where he is actively pursuing more projects in - [Bart Blans, PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/bart-blans-2/) - Originally from Holland, Bart has always been curious about architectural structures and knew from a young age that he wanted to be an engineer. He has been with SSF since 1999 and enjoys both the autonomy and the collegiate atmosphere of his daily work life. If you need a dog fix, Bart's lab Luna can - [Brian Rittereiser PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/brian-rittereiser/) - Add the enjoyment of building things to the fascination of trigonometry and geometry, and boom - you have Brian, the structural engineer. Brian works on multi-family, commercial, and public structures. Since 2013, he has enjoyed the relaxed nature and dog-friendly culture at SSF. Outside of the office, he's an avid outdoorsman, self-professed sports junkie, and - [Aaron Lieberman](https://ssfengineers.com/team/aaron-lieberman-2/) - Aaron Lieberman attended the UW and decided to stay to take advantage of the great outdoor activities that the northwest has to offer. - [Sean Johnson](https://ssfengineers.com/team/sean-johnson-2/) - Sean came to work at SSF in 2013 for the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects. So far he's worked on the historic renovation of the Alaska State Capitol building, a multitude of new multi-family/mixed use projects, office TIs, new projects, and several single-family residences. Outside the office, Sean loves snowboarding, travelling, being with - [Heidi Maki](https://ssfengineers.com/team/heidi-maki-2/) - Having worked for architects, engineers, and contractors, Heidi thoroughly understands A/E/C marketing and business development. Joining the team in 2012, she leads the company's efforts in all-things-branded and enjoys relationship-building with clients and business partners. She became a shareholder in 2018. When not attending business development events for SSF, she's either volunteering with SMPS or - [Joe McCoy](https://ssfengineers.com/team/joe-mccoy/) - Joe grew up in Marysville and moved to Seattle to attend the UW. While working on his engineering degree, he worked as the closing manager at O'Reilly Auto Parts where he learned a lot about car parts and honed his skills in leadership, money management, supervising employees, and customer service. The youngest of three siblings, - [Gilbert Zapata](https://ssfengineers.com/team/gilbert-zapata/) - Originally from San Antonio, Gilbert moved to Seattle after he visited his cousin to check out the Seattle music scene. He enjoys going to live shows, traveling, and hanging out with friends. Gilbert teaches Martial Arts and is a 2nd-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate. Beyond karate, another lifelong passion is DJing - both vinyl - [Macky Hamilton](https://ssfengineers.com/team/macky-hamilton-2/) - After graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Macky returned to his hometown of Seattle to get his master's degree in structural engineering and mechanics from UW. He spends his weekends watching all Seattle sports, dining with friends, playing video games, or going to the climbing gym. He's been on some European adventures with his - [Sunny Sidhu](https://ssfengineers.com/team/sunny-sidhu/) - Sunny was born and raised in Bellingham, attended WSU for undergrad, Oregon State for his master's, and moved to Seattle to pursue his career. Like many of our team members, Sunny's high school physics teacher influenced his goal to become an engineer. He loves to watch the Cougs and Lakers and explore local restaurants and - [Luna](https://ssfengineers.com/team/luna/) - Luna started coming to the SSF office in 2023 and is thrilled to be out of the lonely house and with her owner in Belltown. - [Paul Fagét, PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/paul-faget-2/) - In January 1995, Paul founded Swenson Say Faget with Dan Say, Gary Swenson, and Gary MacKenzie. In January 2020, Paul became a permanent resident of Canada and created his own firm, Faget Engineering. He continues to collaborate with SSF and pursue his own independent work. Paul’s leadership was key to the growth and success of - [Gary Swenson, PE, SE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/gary-swenson-pe-se/) - Gary Swenson – a mentor and community advocate Gary Swenson, founding principal of Swenson Say Fagét structural engineers, passed away on April 22, 2022, at his home in San Diego. A Husky through and through, Gary attended the University of Washington where he earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree in 1961. He worked briefly at - [Kellen Bresko](https://ssfengineers.com/team/kellen-bresko-3/) - The middle child of the three Bresko boys, Kellen attended the French American School of Puget Sound, Interlake High School, Bellevue College, and Seattle Central College where he learned AutoCAD. He travels to France almost annually to visit family. During his teenage years, he spent many summers at a sailing camp on the beautiful Atlantic - [Aiko Hollinger](https://ssfengineers.com/team/aiko-hollinger/) - If you combine Aiko's psychology classes, Public Relations degree, and graphic design prowess with her competitive and collegiate cheerleading experience, you get the perfect digital marketing specialist! Born in Kobe, Japan, Aiko moved to Seattle when she was four years old, attended Ballard High, Gonzaga, and is currently taking digital marketing classes at UW. She - [Howie](https://ssfengineers.com/team/howie/) - The newest of the office dogs, Howie is a welcome addition to the K-9 crew. When not snuggled up in his oh-so-cozy den under Frankie's desk, you may find him wandering about cleaning up crumbs or begging for a pat on the head. - [Frankie Galeotti](https://ssfengineers.com/team/frankie-galeotti/) - Born and raised in Seattle, Frankie graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Washington, where she graduated in civil engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. Her four-legged friend, Howie, joins her at the office and keeps everyone in her section smiling. On the weekends, you will often find Frankie and Howie - [Lan Nguyen](https://ssfengineers.com/team/lan-nguyen/) - Born and raised in South Vietnam, Lan moved to the Seattle area to attend college. Always fascinated with building construction and great with math, the structural engineering program at Seattle University was the perfect fit. Lan loves exploring as many new restaurants as possible in search of spicy food or the ultimate hot pot and - [Gary MacKenzie](https://ssfengineers.com/team/gary-mackenzie-2/) - Gary MacKenzie retired on May 28th, 2020. Gary was one of the founding partners of Swenson Say Faget. Over the years, he worked on a variety of public, commercial, and custom single-family residences. With degrees in architecture and art, Gary's clients enjoyed his ability to provide structural engineering solutions that clearly supported their design intent. - [Dan Say](https://ssfengineers.com/team/dan-say-2/) - Almost everyone knows Dan. He's the face and the voice for SSF. Whether it's through his active participation in AIA, Design-in-Public, and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, or through a/e/c industry parties, people know him and anticipate his giant bear hugs. He is passionate about historic buildings and adaptive reuse and enjoys the creative - [Chardie Byrne](https://ssfengineers.com/team/chardie-byrne-2/) - Chardie joined SSF in 2000. Her responsibilities include keeping the wheels on the bus and using the phrase “it depends”. Whether she's studying financial spreadsheets or the newest human resources concern, Chardie is sure to bring thoroughly-researched information/ideas to the table. In addition to being the backbone of SSF, her two beautiful girls, architect husband and tennis keep her - [Blaze Bresko](https://ssfengineers.com/team/blaze-bresko/) - Blaze is one of the most honest humans you will meet. He is energized by work, family and baseball, not necessarily in that order. Those that know him understand that direct communication and responsiveness are key components to successful projects. - [Josie](https://ssfengineers.com/team/josie/) - Josie quietly comes in, snuggles into her pink fuzzy bed, and only emerges if Ishka comes looking for her, or if the heater turns off. - [Tony Williamson](https://ssfengineers.com/team/tony-williamson-2/) - Drafting, drafting and more drafting. That's what Tony does - and does it well! Though his BA was in landscape architecture, Tony has always enjoyed the drafting end of the industry. When not drawing lines, his kids keep him plenty busy - but not so busy he can't enjoy the occasional competitive tennis match or local - [Dan Morrow](https://ssfengineers.com/team/dan-morrow-2/) - Dan Morrow retired on September 4, 2020. Having a mechanical engineer father, Dan spent much of his childhood building things from scratch, from a cloud chamber to electrical motors. Building was in his blood. In 1998, Dan chose to come to work with SSF due to its reputation for providing the opportunity to work on - [Rob Galus](https://ssfengineers.com/team/rob-galus-2/) - After 19 years with SSF, Rob retired in December 2018. We appreciate all of Rob's hard work and will miss him and his sense of humor! We wish him all the best with his quiet Vashon life. - [Robert Henry](https://ssfengineers.com/team/robert-henry-2/) - Commuting from Vashon, Robert has worked out of both the Seattle and Tacoma offices since joining the team in 2005. Currently occupying a seat in Seattle, Robert loves projects where he is part of a group that treats the structural, aesthetic, human and environmental project considerations as parts of a whole. Outside of work, Robert is a highly involved dad. He - [Lindsey Woods](https://ssfengineers.com/team/lindsey-woods-2/) - Patience. That describes Lindsey in a nutshell. Having been with the company since 2002, she completely understands the nature of the billing process and the never-ending last minute changes. She accepts and makes changes with grace and understanding, knowing it's all for the good of the firm. Outside accounting, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family - [Greg Coons, PE](https://ssfengineers.com/team/greg-coons-2/) - With a passion for old buildings, Greg is involved with a variety of adaptive reuse, renovation and seismic retrofit projects. Greg started at SSF in 1998. As Technical Director, he gets involved with the weird, wonderful and challenging issues that come up on a daily basis. Outside of work, he enjoys old cars. You never know - [Greg Juttner](https://ssfengineers.com/team/greg-juttner-2/) - Greg loves old houses, math, physics and construction. As one of the leaders for the single-family residential team, he views each project as a new puzzle and enjoys seeing how the pieces fit together. He claims he was 'raised by a pack of engineers and then placed in his cubicle' but it's really his enjoyment of drawing - [Tim Mealy](https://ssfengineers.com/team/tim-mealy/) - Tim is both an avid hockey player and an accomplished traveler. He plays hockey with his team Jurassic Puck and travels the globe. - [Randy James](https://ssfengineers.com/team/randy-james-2/) - Randy has been with SSF since 1999. He is a highly skilled drafter that excels in interpreting the engineers' physican-style hand writing. Coming to work from the far north, he arrives at o-dark-thirty in hopes of reducing his commute time. Getting back to his rural home in Silvana with plenty of evening to spare makes the 4:00 am alarm clock worthwhile. - [Dennis Nelson](https://ssfengineers.com/team/dennis-nelson-4/) - Dennis joined the SSF team in 2010 to spearhead the BIM and 3D modeling efforts. He works with our drafting team and is involved on all types of projects, from mid-rise steel structures to extensive single family projects. Living in Brooklyn, WA he enjoys working out of the Tacoma office and truly appreciates the ability to work remotely. - [Nathan Darden](https://ssfengineers.com/team/nathan-darden-2/) - When not playing his saxophone, Nathan wears his CAD hat for SSF. One of the most amazing drafters in town, Nathan takes the engineer's information and transfers it into proper documentation with an efficiency matched by few others. When not drafting or making coffee or changing the plotter paper, Nathan is in search of the best side of - [Stuart Henderson](https://ssfengineers.com/team/stuart-henderson/) - In May 2013, our friend Stuart Henderson, passed away after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Stuart joined the team in 2005. He was a model employee with a unique brand of humor. He was remarkably dedicated to his job and is greatly missed. ## Careers - [Structural Engineers, All Levels – Seattle, Tacoma, & Ellensburg offices](https://ssfengineers.com/careers/job-openings/structural-engineers-all-levels-seattle-tacoma-ellensburg-offices/) - Swenson Say Faget has immediate openings in all our offices for talented Structural Engineers. All experience levels are encouraged to apply. - [AutoCAD Drafter - Seattle and Tacoma](https://ssfengineers.com/careers/job-openings/cad-drafter/) - Swenson Say Fagét has immediate openings in our Seattle and Tacoma offices for talented structural drafters. 2-5+ years of AutoCAD experience preferred. - [Mid-level Structural Engineer with Historic Renovation Experience – Seattle or Central Washington Office](https://ssfengineers.com/careers/job-openings/mid-level-structural-engineer-with-historic-renovation-experience/) - Swenson Say Faget has immediate openings in our Seattle and Central Washington offices for experienced mid-level Structural Engineers with a passion for historic preservation and adaptive reuse. - [Entry-level Structural Engineer](https://ssfengineers.com/careers/job-openings/entry-level-structural-engineer/) - Swenson Say Faget has immediate openings in our Seattle, Tacoma, and Central Washington offices for talented entry-level Structural Engineers. - [AutoCAD Drafter](https://ssfengineers.com/careers/job-openings/autocad-drafter/) - Do you have AutoCAD or Revit experience? 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