March 27, 2023 + Project Updates
Under Construction: Olympic College Shops
Work is underway at the Olympic College Shops building in Bremerton! Can Team Schreiber Starling Whitehead/Lund Opsahl turn this existing drab and dreary concrete tilt-panel structure into a modern, light-filled vocational training building with the introduction of extensive new wall openings and a… Read More
March 14, 2023 + Project Updates
Under Construction: Downtown Cornerstone Church Renovation
Located in the heart of Belltown, this historic former labor temple will be the new house of worship. Originally built in 1946, the renovated building will provide a focal point for community outreach and a place of worship for the downtown Seattle core… Read More
January 31, 2023 + Project Updates
Recently Completed: Tacoma Medical Office Building
With a new stop for Tacoma’s Light Rail extension located adjacent to the site, the demand for medical services have increased in Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. Lund Opsahl designed this three-story, steel-framed medical office building addition with secured grade-level parking totaling 33,400 square… Read More
January 23, 2023 + Project Updates
Under Construction: Ellensburg Ranch
Cold weather hasn’t stopped construction on this exceptional Central Washington home envisioned by Tokul Design. Oriented so as to guide occupants towards a monumental concrete fireplace, exposed steel bent frames serve dual structural and architectural functions, supporting the roof as well as… Read More
January 17, 2023 + Project Updates
Recently Completed: Quinault Wellness Clinic
Opened in the fall of 2022, this outpatient clinic provides much needed medical services to the Aberdeen community while anchoring the area for further redevelopment. Originally designed & constructed in the late 1970’s, this single story, 18,000 SF building served as a… Read More
December 20, 2022 + Announcements, People
Announcing Promotions 2022
We’re excited to celebrate the recent promotions of six of our engineers! As essential collaborators, project managers, and mentors, Stephen Lau PE, SE, and Mike Augustine, PE, SE are fundamental to the success of the entire LO team and have earned well-deserved… Read More
November 1, 2022 + Project Updates
Under Construction: 1201 1st Avenue S Renovation
Construction continues with the addition of helical piles and new glulam girders!To meet the need for expanded event space for the Mariners, Lund Opsahl teamed with SHKS Architects, Andersen Construction, and the Baseball Club of Seattle to update the 100-year-old brick warehouse… Read More
October 25, 2022 + People
Welcome to the team!
Today we’re welcoming two new co-workers – Melissa Merrell, Office Administrator, and José García, BIM Technician. Having worked in the construction, architecture, engineering, and real estate fields, Melissa brings a wealth of experience that helps her manage day-to-day office affairs, and she… Read More
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
September 13, 2022 + People
Welcome to the team!
We’re excited announce the addition of two freshly-minted Seattle University graduates to our team! Fresh off a summer-long trans-continental road trip, Mauricio Ayala-Cruz joins our staff as a Design Engineer looking forward to the challenge of discerning optimal solutions to collaborative design… 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 24, 2022 + People
Welcome to the team
This week we’re happy to introduce two new members of our team: Eusonh Lim and Igor Tarasov. Eusonh, a licensed professional engineer, is motivated by the search for elegant solutions to difficult engineering challenges, and joins our roster of Design Engineers. Igor,… Read More
