As one of three bridges that connect the West Seattle Peninsula to the rest of the city, the $64-million West Seattle High-Rise Bridge (WSHB) is a critical piece of infrastructure because the next available access point is more than four miles south of Seattle. More than 125,000 commuters rely on the bridge to cross the Duwamish River into downtown.
The realization of the mixed-use development’s stacked yet offset modules, reminiscent of a giant building- block toy, required more than 50 international design firms and construction consultants.
The towering office high-rise that occupies a full city block in midtown Manhattan includes distinctive terraces that twist up the building from Level 7 to the roof.
With the goal of relieving congestion and improving the overall experience for travelers, the Penn Station Long Island Rail Road concourse renovation preserved square footage for essential customer amenities—including retail and restrooms—while expanding public space by more than 15,000 sq ft.