Engineering Variety Is Why We Work Here

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Pike Place Market

 

Clyde Hill Residence

 

Ballard Twofold

 

Bramling Cross

 

Cascadia Art Museum

 

Orcas Island Treehouse

 

Park Structures

 

5221 Ballard Ave NW

 

Orlean-Gillespe Residence

 

Suquamish Museum

 

Wood Block Residence

 

Port Townsend City Hall

 

Canoe Trail Residence

 

Plymouth Church

 

Lake Whatcom Home

 

Cherberg Building

 

Summit Flats

 

Eleanor Apartments

 

Alaskan Mountain Treehouse

 

Treehouses

 

Fire Station 51

 

Olympic Manor

 

Ballard Park

 

Bryant Residence

 

Northwest Residence

 

Suncrest Residence

 

Neighborhood House

 

7 Seas Brewing

 

Utility Attachments

 

The Larson

 

Blackbird Apartments

 

Tech Company TI

 

Rooftop Brewing

 

Town & Country Market

 

Kandle Park Pool

 

503 Westlake

 

Tanbara Clinic

 

Penrose Hotel

 

Orcas Island Retreat

 

Alley 111

 

Woodway Home

 

Harbor Avenue Campus

 

Wax Orchard Residences

 

Micro-housing

 

SCC Broadway Edison

 

The Lex Apartments

 

Longbranch Clubhouse

 

Bridges Apartments

 

Aegis Living

 

Little House / Big Shed

 

St. Mary Magdalen

 

PSE Baker Clubhouse

 

Fire Station 18

 

Conover Commons

 

Seismic Retrofits

 

Mercer Island Parks

 

Ballard Townhomes

 

Neskowin Treehouse

 

LFP Residence

 

Pioneer Park Place

 

Madrona Highlands

 

Falck Residence

 

Redondo Heights

 

Shipping Containers

 

The Garage

 

Motion Church

 

Barnstorm Project

 

14 Hands Winery

 

1617 Boylston

 

Broadview Library

 

Arras Apartments

 

St. George School

 

Jewel Box Cabin

 

Federal Way YDC

 

1310 East Union

 

Anthology Apartments

 

Vineyard Lane

 

Seattle Bouldering

 

St Anne Parish

 

Mammoth

 

Technology Company TI

 

Buck Mountain

 

Crossroads Residence

 

Clinton Beach Park

 

Climbing Gyms

 

Titus Will Toyota

 

Billy Frank Jr Place

 

Veterans Housing

 

Aspire 11

 

Counterbalance Lofts

 

WWU Wilson Library

 

The Inn at Cannon Beach

 

Hunts Point Residence

 

SPU DWW Center

 

Novo Apartments

 

Lakeshore Residence

 

One Brook Bay

 

Bothell High School

 

Mann Remodel

 

Temple De Hirsch Sinai

 

Whidbey Island Fieldhouse

 

Panther Lake Elementary

 

Stadium Silver Cloud

 

Holy Rosary Church

 

Boxcar Apartments

 

Greenwood Residence

 

GS Senior Housing

 

Clare's Place

 

Garfield Courthouse

 

Des Moines Beach Park

 

Aloft / Element

 

TownePlace Suites

 

Hopelink Redmond

 

Kodis Residence

 

Seattle Academy

 

University VW/Audi

 

Fairfield Inn

 

Sound Flats

 

Ellensburg City Hall

 

North Beach Residence

 

Kolstrand Building

 

Rosehill Community Ctr

 

Site Structures

 

Cedar Park House

 

Cracker Factory

 

Fort Worden Building 305

 

Totem Lake Park

 

Maple Leaf Residence

 

Fire Station 22

 

Trace Lofts

 

Westland Distillery

 

The Shop – Dallas

 

Burke + Union

 

First Citizens Bank

 

Kiwanis Methow Park

 

YWCA Apartments

 

Ironwood

 

Entrance Houses

 

Yesler Terrace

 

University Audi

 

Fire Station 52

 

The Centennial

 

Georgetown / Fran's

 

East Mercer Residence

 

Columbia Point

 

Capitol Hill Library

 

Suquamish Longhouse

 

Island Cottage

 

Metropole Building

 

Legacy at Pratt Park

 

Pearl on Oyster Bay

 

Sky3 Place

 

Tinte Cellars

 

Mercer Island DADU

 

Commercial Office Headquarters

 

E9 Taproom

 

Cycle House

 

Opportunity Center

 

Mercer Island Residence

 

Sammamish Residence

 

Gaming Studios

 

Flatstick Pub

 

Fire Station 20

 

Renton Residence

 

Davidson Residence

 

Home At Last

 

Star View Plaza

 

Dick's Drive-In

 

Building 115

 

Shoreline DADU

 

Orcas Island Home

 

West Seattle YMCA

 

Songbird Apartments

 

Kavela Apartments

 

Sedro-Woolley Library

 

Legislative Building

 

Northern Quest Casino

 

Magnolia Library

 

Woodmont Library

 

Pride Place

 

Rainier Beach Clinic

 

Early Learning Center

 

Cape Flattery Lighthouse

 

King Street Station

 

Port Ludlow Residence

 

Beryl Apartments

 

The Southard

 

Mechanical Upgrades

 

9th Space

 

YWCA Family Village

 

PNA Brick Building

 

Pallet Shelters

 

Surfsand Resort

 

The Luke

 

UW Hall Health

 

Super Bueno

 

West Canal Yards

 

Decatur Island Retreat

 

Residential Retrofits

 

Mercer Island Contemporary

 

Barbo Residence

 

Angeline Apartments

 

Innis Arden Residence

 

Sandy River Bird Blind

 

The Jefferson

 

HealthPoint Clinic

 

Plath Float Home

 

Art Installations

 

Lopez Island Residence

 

Mercer Island Residence

 

Bremer Apartments

 

Fire Escape Testing

 

Craftworks Coffee

 

Janus Apartments

 
TESTIMONIALS

"I value Ryan Reichman’s contributions, especially in the early stages of the design process because he thinks like an architect."


Paul S. Akiyama, Architect, Akiyama Architecture, LLC

"Heliotrope has worked with Dan Say and Ryan Reichman almost exclusively for over 15 years now, and have watched them all lose their hair - while we’ve retained ours. We are huge fans of their professionalism and creativity - and they can do math!”


Joseph Herrin, AIA, Principal, Heliotrope Architects 

“We’ve worked with Swenson Say Faget for over twenty years and nothing’s fallen down yet!”


Mike Mora, Principal, Heliotrope Architects 

“As an advocate for historic preservation, working with Swenson Say Faget has been tremendous.  They understand the significance historic buildings hold for our collective memory and have a knack for designing solutions that retain a sense of the past and highlight character-defining elements while meeting contemporary building needs.”


Chris Moore, Executive Director, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation

“I never thought working with engineers could actually be fun until we connected with SSF!”


Terry Miller, Schultz | Miller

"The Engineers at Swenson Say Faget have been our structural problem-solvers for over two decades. When we have a complex design to create or simply want to enjoy collaborating with their kind, fun, and very experienced engineers, we call SSF!"


Tim James Rhodes, RA, AIA, Rhodes Architecture and Light

"I’ve been working with SSF for over 15 years with 3 different companies, including my own. To me they’re a co-worker I can always depend on, and that peace of mind makes doing my job a whole lot easier!"


Dave Stave, Designer / Principal, William E Buchan Inc / Stave Drafting & Design

“I have worked with SSF on both public and private commercial buildings. From new construction to historic preservation projects, they have become a critical asset to the success of our team. They are talented structural engineers, who understand the construction / design requirements of our clients and integrate them with the realities of the budget. They are extremely creative. I cannot give them a higher recommendation!"


Eric Cederstrand, President, Commencement Bay Development

“I can’t say enough great things about Swenson Say Faget. Whether we need a simple beam sized, or a 10,000 SF home engineered, we love working with SSF. The engineers are all great communicators (which can be rare in this field), timely, and most importantly the designs make sense both for our aesthetic ideals and for the builders in the field.”


Michelle Linden, Principal, Atelier Drome Architecture, LLP

"When we have a vision for a structure, I know that I can easily communicate it with the SSF team. Finding an engineer who is not only technically capable, but is also able to communicate the design concept through the skeleton of the building; that is a match made in heaven. They also know how to throw a good party!"


Alev Seymen, LEED AP, Project Associate, Board & Vellum

"Working with SSF is fun, friendly and creative. The folks at SSF are always open to pursuit of the best idea for the project at hand."


Jonathan Hartung, Principal, SHKS Architects

"We’ve found SSF, and in particular, Brett Mozden, to be flexible, practical and creative. A pleasure to work with."


John DeForest, AIA, DeForest Architects

"Exceptional service, outside the box thinking, quick and accurate turn around time and most importantly, great people."


Mike Skidmore,  AIA, NCARB, Principal, Skidmore Janette Architects

“Swenson Say Faget’s engineers are great collaborators in crafting project-specific structural design and detailing solutions.”


Brad Miller, Principal, Miller Hayashi Architects

"Swenson Say Faget is a group of dynamic, innovative, and collaborative structural engineers. We have enjoyed the great fortune of working with them on a multitude of projects ranging from high end residential to parks to large structures. Not only are they phenomenal structural engineers, they are great fun to work with! I highly recommend them!"


Laurie J. Pfarr, P.E., LEED AP, CESCL, Principal/Owner, LPD Engineering, PLLC

"We are only as good as those we work with.  SSF is the best and we value our partnership. Thanks for all you do."


Kevin Price, Creative Director/Lead Architect, JAS Design Build

"Swenson Say Faget’s commitment to our community and the built environment is evidenced in their long-term leadership and support of many of our community organizations. They are engaged and creative partners of both AIA Seattle and Design in Public, and an integral part of our success."


Lisa Richmond, Executive Director, AIA Seattle

"I have worked with SSF on projects large and small since they opened their office in 1995. Over the years they have grown considerably while I have continued to downsize. I get the same care and attention on projects that I always have. All the staff I have collaborated with have been professional, creative, and just fun to work with. I hear there are other structural engineers in town….but why?"


Bill Denny, Bill Denny Architect

“Ncompass Construction confidently relies on SSF to assist with projects of all sizes.  From calculating a simple beam replacement, to whole house structural details, the SSF team consistently provides us with great personal service and quick turn-around.”


Stefan Hansmire, Ncompass Construction

"I’ve never worked with a more collaborative, creative and thoughtful group of engineers."


Jay Janette, Principal, Skidmore Janette Architects

"SSF's structural engineers are unflappable, careful, creative, and dedicated.  My structural engineer is my wingman, and I truly value SSF working beside me through design and construction.  Through our 15 years of collaboration, our teamwork has created solid designs and strong projects."


Jim Cary, Principal, Cardinal Architecture PC

"In my 25 year career in Seattle I have probably completed 30-40 projects with SSF; I admit I’ve strayed a couple of times, but we have always come back for the consistency, pragmatism and collaborative spirit.  We have brought 'interesting' designs to the table a few times, which were always met with a can do spirit, along with a dose of well deserved wry wit.  I think I even raised Paul’s heart rate from 50 to 54 once, love that low drama in our structural engineer!"


Jeb Thornburg, Architect/Founder, Indigo Architecture & Interiors

“We have been working with SSF since 1997. Our experience has been consistently positive. Our detail oriented residential projects require a high degree of interaction with engineers; we have found SSF to be engaging, timely and collegial. With this experience, we would not think of working with anyone else.”


Daniel Stettler, Principal, Stettler Design

"SSF is my first choice for structural engineering. What I most appreciate about SSF is that they are highly skilled engineers AND they understand construction, so their designs are straightforward, practical and economical. My clients love SSF because they can explain hard to understand concepts in clear language. As an architect, I find that they are sensitive to my design goals and work hard to make them happen.”


Sheri Olson, FAIA, Sheri Olson Architecture