To maximize a tight urban site, and the home of two critical city services, the proposed layout needs to work perfectly for both. The City of Shoreline’s new maintenance facility off of Ballinger Way proves that constraints can sharpen good design.

A historic Tacoma high school renewed through careful preservation, seismic strengthening, and full systems modernization.

Situated within a public park, the new Hamlin Yard facility will be barely perceptible to those passing by. Composition of form, color and building materials creates harmony with the surrounding landscape—with vertical patterning of black metal siding and a liberal use of exposed wood that mimic the tall trees and forest understory.

The PUD’s investment in facility infrastructure conveys support for a growing workforce and customer care. A unified Service Center, uniquely positioned where rivers, travel corridors, and the daily flow of utility operations intersect, sustains hydroelectric dams at Rocky Reach, Rock Island, and Lake Chelan. 

Tacoma's Maritime Center grew from a unique partnership between the Port and the school district. Prominently visible from downtown and the Foss Waterway, the two-building campus serves as the headquarters for a major international seaport, a workforce training hub for high school students across the region, and a civic destination that brings new energy and public life to the north end of the Foss Waterway.

A purpose-built campus in Aberdeen designed to support diverse learning pathways and strengthen student wellbeing through flexible, supportive spaces.

Much like a home, Evergreen Elementary School in remote Lakebay is designed to instill emotional comfort—creating a welcoming environment where shared gatherings with neighbors and the broader community are encouraged as an essential part of the educational experience.