First built in 1882, Colman Dock has overcome multiple adversities during its long history, from the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 to a collision with the Alameda, a steel-hulled ship, in 1912.
This cultural hub for the Port Angeles community is revitalizing the downtown waterfront, with public spaces from the street through its second level and a design that offers panoramic views of the city.
From 120 contest entries, this year's Global Best Projects judges selected 35 winning projects—located in 19 different countries—for demonstrating construction and design excellence while overcoming tremendous challenges.
To increase the port’s general cargo handling capacity by more than 15%, this project included the demolition of a failed dock structure and construction of a new state-of-the-art general cargo dock.
A $44-million adaptive reuse project transformed a former rocket manufacturing warehouse with expansive ceilings into a central hub for the Frisco community.
With a site situated at an altitude of 9,500 ft, three tower cranes were needed to construct this $222-million hotel and casino in the heart of Cripple Creek.