2024 Fall Forum
Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Benaroya Hall & Virtual Event

Watch the Forum Video!Event Program!

Join SEFW for the 14th Annual Fall Forum that will showcase the "Seattle Waterfront Transformation: A Collaborative Approach". We will gather on Thursday, November 14th to explore an extraordinary chapter in Seattle’s history: the transformation of our iconic waterfront. This once industrial edge has evolved into a vibrant, accessible public space that reflects our city’s spirit of innovation and community.

Join us as we delve into the collaborative process that brought this remarkable vision to life. We’ll discuss the challenges overcome, the partnerships forged, and the inspiring results that have reconnected Seattle to its maritime heritage. Let's embark on this journey together as we uncover the stories behind this transformative project.

Speakers

Peter Steinbrueck, FAIA
Architect & Urban Specialist

Peter Steinbrueck is nationally recognized architect, former Port of SeattleCommissioner, and formerSeattleCity Council member. As founder and principal of Steinbrueck Urban Strategies, LLC. Peter’s consulting practice focuses on the intersection of architecture, city design, land use, historic preservation, and environmental strategies for achieving healthy, walkable, carbon-less, and sustainable cities. In 2010, Peter was honored to receive the prestigious Harvard University Loeb Fellowship, where he devoted an academic year to independent study of urban environmental policy and the building blocks of urban sustainability.

Gary Conner, P.E., S.E.
Senior Bridge Engineer, Jacobs

Gary is a bridge engineer and transportation business manager for Jacobs with 35 years of experience. He has a master’s degree from Oregon State University and spent the first 9 years of his career working in downtown Seattle before moving back to Oregon. His work has included design and seismic retrofit of many bridges in the Seattle area and in recent years is frequently the lead bridge engineer on projects in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

Arash Naderpour
VDC Engineer, Turner Construction

Arash collaborates with Turner's Self-Perform Operations (SPO) group, particularly in the concrete division. He leverages his digital expertise to generate concrete estimates at the pre construction level and tackle complex fabrication-level tasks, including concrete, rebar, and formwork. His work aids in the construction process by providing digital content for robotic survey layouts, lift drawings, and CNC fabrication.One of Arash’s most groundbreaking innovations has been his use of digital modeling to aid in fabricating rebar for the Seattle Aquarium's Coral CanyonHabitat. This work recently earned him the prestigious Global BIM Award.

Osama Quotah, AIA
Partner, LMN Architect

A Partner at LMN Architects, Osama’s professional career has been grounded by a strong commitment to connect architecture to culture and place. His projects range from educational campuses, cultural buildings, and interpretive facilities, to complex civic infrastructure projects that stitch together neighborhoods and communities. Osama’s notable projects include the SeattleAquarium Ocean Pavilion, educational facilities for Seattle Academy, Lakeside School, and UW, several Sound Transit East Link and Lynwood Stations, and the land bridges and lids for the SR 520 West Approach Project.

David Miller, FAIA
Founding Partner, Miller Hull

Shaped by his experience in the Peace Corps, Dave’s designs are honest expressions that reflect the unique soul of a place, a testament to his steadfast commitment to the surrounding environment and community. This devotion illustrates Dave’s dynamic approach that responds not only to the changing needs of society, but also to the evolving capabilities of the profession.Considered the brains of the operation while co-founder and lifelong friend Bob Hull was said to be the heart, Dave was always the one asking, “What do you think?” while Bob would famously respond, “I don’t know, let’s try it.” The two – always inseparable – shared a relationship centered on the intersection of ideas, emotion, humor, and compassion; and their mutual approach of focusing on people rather than architectural objects lives on today in the practice.

Andrew Barash, P.E.
Senior Project Manager, Jacobs

Andrew Barash is a senior project manager and civil engineer with 24 years of experience working at Jacobs in Seattle, Washington. He applies his skills toward managing and coordinating large, multi-discipline project teams. Andrew has experience in all aspects of transportation-related projects - from planning, design, and through construction. His civil design work includes roadway design, multimodal street design – featuring strong transit, bike and pedestrian accommodations.

Watch Party Information

We have set up two watch parties, each starting at 5:30pm at the following locations:
Saint Martin’s University Room: Society Room, Cebula Hall 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503
University of Washington TacomaRoom: Dougan 2011721 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402