Elliott Bay Central Seawall
Team
Architect
Field Operations
Contractor
Mortenson | Manson Construction Joint Venture
Stats
PROJECT TYPE
Park/Public Space
COMPLETION
2016
PROJECT SIZE
3,700 linear ft / 3.9 acres
MKA ROLE
Civil Engineer
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Central Seawall
To address Seattle’s failing waterfront seawall and restore marine habitat, the City of Seattle launched the Central Seawall Project (CSP), replacing 3,700 ft of derelict shoreline structure with a seismic-resistant version. As Public Realm Lead, MKA managed the design and integration of CSP’s habitat and public-space improvements. The firm’s innovative contributions included complex daylight modeling and analysis to develop a custom light-penetrating sidewalk solution, design oversight of artistically textured face panels and habitat shelves that offer marine food and protection, and design of public spaces and their integration into the larger Central Waterfront Plan. 
Elliott Bay Central Seawall
Awards
2018 Gold Award, Special Projects - Engineering Excellence Award - American Council of Engineering Companies - Washington Chapter
Grand Award - Engineering Excellence Award - American Council of Engineering Companies
Honor Award - General Design Category - American Council of Engineering Companies - Washington Chapter
Platinum Award, Overall - Engineering Excellence Award - American Council of Engineering Companies - Washington Chapter
Public Works: Infrastructure Sustainable Merit Award - Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association
Public Works: Infrastructure, Winner - Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association
