Work is underway on the U District Station Building. Developer LPC West confirmed the news earlier this month, and held an official groundbreaking on May 10. The UW owns the air rights, and will occupy about half the 12-story, 266,000-square-foot office tower.

Global real estate firm Lincoln Property Company (“LPC”), Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, University of Washington (“UW”), and Sound Transit celebrated the groundbreaking of the new University District Station Building Wednesday, May 10th, along with local officials, community leaders, and neighbors.

GLY joined LPC West, IREC, UW, and Sound Transit in the UDSB Groundbreaking.

Senior Preconstruction Manager Kevin Eng joins ULI Northwest panel to discuss the future potential for conversion of excess vacant office space to residential.

After more than 20 years at Harbor Steps GGLO has moved into a new office on the 22nd floor of Rainier Tower. The firm occupies the entire floor and around 18,500-square-feet in the iconic skyscraper.

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) awarded McKinstry two, second-place technology awards for Expedia’s Seattle Headquarters and Washington State University’s North Puget Sound campus.

The Expedia Group - Campus & Central Plant Renovation in Seattle converted an existing research campus into a world-class global headquarters.

In recent weeks, GLY Construction began doing some early ground work at 4328 Brooklyn Ave. N.E. , where the 12-story Perkins Will-designed U District Station Building office tower will rise.

The Natural Stone Institute's Pinnacle Awards are given to projects whose beauty, creativity, ingenuity, and craftsmanship exemplify professional mastery in the use of natural stone in commercial and residential applications. Learn more at www.naturalstoneinstitute.org/pinnacleawards.

The ACEC of Washington’s annual Engineering Excellence Awards program recognizes the engineering achievements of projects that demonstrate the highest degree of skill and ingenuity.

Best in State Silver Award: Unique or Innovative Application of New or Existing Techniques

Coughlin Porter Lundeen

Client: Rowley Properties/ VIA- A Perkins Eastman Studio

“This project really stood out through its balance of craft and engagement with the site ecology. Natural and artificial lighting reinforces the dynamic, angular forms that cut a complimentary silhouette to the distant mountains. Horizon lines shift across the modest plan, making occupants acutely aware of the environment and forming a celebration of living with the land.”

—Ron Stelmarski

Located on Expedia Group’s new 40-acre corporate campus bordering Seattle’s coastline, the Prow is a biophilic retreat for the company’s staff. The design creates a soulful sanctuary that is integrated with the surrounding environment and away from the day-to-day offices, allowing employees to clear their mind and thus spurring innovation. The concept was driven by form and function.