October 10, 2022 + Project Updates
Under Construction: WSSB Life Skills Center
The Washington State School for the Blind Learning Independence for Today and Tomorrow, or LIFTT, program teaches life skills to blind and visually impaired young adults with a goal of achieving independent living. Lund Opsahl were recently on-site to review the ongoing… Read More
October 3, 2022 + Project Updates
Recently Completed: Mt. Peak Fire Lookout
The US Forest Service’s Mt. Peak Fire Lookout Tower, perched at the summit of Pinnacle Peak, replaces the original 1950s structure. The popular King County trail leading to the summit showcases stunning views of Mount Rainier and the Cascades. The 40-foot steel… Read More
September 26, 2022 + Project Updates
Recently Completed: Byrd Barr Place Renovation
Today we’re celebrating the completion of a project that houses an organization with a tremendous impact on local community! Built in 1909, Firehouse 23 served Seattle’s Central District until 1970. Now, the building houses Byrd Barr Place, a nonprofit that provides anti-poverty… Read More
September 19, 2022 + Project Updates
Construction Engineering: The Artise
A thoughtful structural design can make any project successful, and an innovative approach to construction can make it even better! Informed by years of experience designing structures and assisting contractors in assembling them, Lund Opsahl employed a series of diaphragm reinforcements and… Read More
August 30, 2022 + Project Updates
Under Construction: King County Parks Department Central Maintenance Facility
Now entering the construction phase, the King County Parks Department Central Maintenance Facility will provide administrative offices, shop space, and storage buildings which aid in their mission to preserve and expand public land use. Located in Renton, the site includes five structures… Read More
August 16, 2022 + Project Updates
Recently Completed: Ronald McDonald House Expansion
Since their founding in 1983, The Ronald McDonald House has served families with children receiving treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Expanding the existing facilities by another 19,000 square feet, Lund Opsahl in collaboration with architect Ankrom Moisan added 28 new rooms over… Read More
August 2, 2022 + Project Updates
Construction Highlight: Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts
Structural work on this expansion to the existing performing arts center is well underway! New dressing rooms, studio and performance space, offices, and an expansive entry lobby will add over 5,000 square feet of space. Exposed structural elements, including glulam beams and… Read More
July 25, 2022 + Project Updates
Under Construction: Quinault Wellness Center
Located on the corner of W Heron & S Jefferson in downtown Aberdeen, the modernization and tenant improvement to the existing Pay ‘n Pak warehouse presented some unique challenges. Careful coordination with architect Rice Fergus Miller allowed the team to navigate and… Read More
July 18, 2022 + Project Updates
Under Construction: Shoreline Community College – Health Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing Classroom Complex
Construction is underway at Shoreline Community College! Designed in collaboration with Mithun, the new Health Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing Classroom Complex will replace five existing buildings with a new facility that will house the Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering… Read More
July 12, 2022 + Project Updates
Recently Completed: Volunteer Park Amphitheater
Opening this past holiday weekend with day-long festivities to celebrate the achievement, the new Volunteer Park Amphitheater will host musical, theatrical, and performance events all summer. Tasked with replacing the outdated masonry amphitheater formerly occupying this spot, Owen Richards Architects developed a… Read More
