Firm Profile Scharrer Architecture and Design is a full-service architectural design firm in Seattle Washington. We focus on public and transit projects and our work emphasizes creating places that enhance the urban environment, are easy to use and understand, and are inherently sustainable. YEAR ESTABLISHED 2013 OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE Professional Limited Liability Corporation LICENSE Registered Architect, Washington State 1999 Roosevelt Station, Seattle, Washington Image courtesy of Hewitt CERTIFICATION WBE Certification through Washington State OMWBE # W2F0023209 Federal # D2F0023209 SCS Certification #1701 185th Street Station, Shoreline, Washington NE 1 NE 18 185 85 8 5th th Str St S tree tr eet e ett S e St ta atttiion, on o n Sh ho ore or rre ellin elin liiin ne e,, Washin Wa Was W as a sh hin ing in gttto gto on North Shoreline/185th Station, Shoreline, Washington CONTACT: www.scharrerad.com + 206.316.9321
Christine Scharrer, AIA Christine is an architect experienced in leading design teams on complex, multi-disciplined urban design and transit projects. With over 25 years of experience serving public clients in the Pacific Northwest, she understands the challenges and responsibility of these agencies and focuses on efficient, cost-effective and clearly constructible design solutions. Her emphasis is satisfying the client and public goals to promote thriving, sustainable communities. Collaborating with colleagues of other disciplines to develop a cohesive project is essential to Christine s process. She is a skilled communicator and provides excellent team coordination. Her attention to details keeps her projects moving smoothly, on time and within budget. EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture Kansas State University Denmark's Internation Study Program Spring 1991 REGISTRATION Registered Architect, Washington CERTIFICATION WBE Federal and State through Washington State OMWBE Office City of Seattle SCS Certified CIVIC ACTIVITIES/ MEMBERSHIPS Member, Seattle AIA Secretary, 2015-2018 AIA Seattle Board of Directors Board Member, 2015-Present Design in Public REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS SR 522/523 ST BRT, Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review, Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, and Bothell, WA Lead Architect for the architectural design for new Sound Transit BRT Stations along the SR 522 and SR523 Corridors. Project includes preliminary engineering design for 3 structured park and ride garage locations, coordination with the ST BRT program team and overall station planning for the route. Tacoma Dome Link Extension, Level 1 and 2 Alternatives Analysis, Federal Way Fife, and Tacoma, WA Lead Architect for the architectural design and planning for 4 new stations and 3 parking garages along the Tacoma Dome Link line for Sound Transit. Responsibilities include leading the architectural design team for the station and garage planning and coordinating with the team on TOD opportunities. Lynnwood Link Extension, Final Design, NE 185th Street Station, Shoreline, WA (2016-Present) Lead Architect for the architectural design of a new parking garage and retained-cut station for Sound Transit. Responsibilities include leading the architectural design team for the station and garage. Member, 2015 -Present Women's Transportation Seminar Co-Chair, 2013-2015 Seattle AIA Women in Design Century Link Field and Wamu Events Center, Facilities Assessment and Modernization, Seattle, WA Local Architect for the Facilities Assessment of a multipurpose stadium and exhibition center in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. Responsibilities included site investigations, assessment documentation, and modernization input for the facilities tenant and Public Stadium Authority. Co-Chair, 2014-2015 AIA National Women s Leadership Summit North Link Extension Project, Final Design, Roosevelt Station, Seattle, WA (2014-Present) Contract Package Manager for a cut-and-cover station in the Roosevelt neighborhood: one of three stations serving 4.29 miles of the North Link Light Rail Transit (LRT) line. Responsibilities involve leading the full design team from design through construction. Assisted in the pre-construction phase with the GCCM and integrated the GCCM team into the civil design team s coordination process. Washington State Convention Center Expansion, Early Work, Seattle, WA (2015-Present) Project Management Support for early work packages for the new expansion of the WSCC. Responsibilities involve coordinating with associate agencies, in particular King County Metro, and leading the early work consultant team.
Ship Canal Water Quality Project, Architectural Design, Seattle, WA (2016-Present) Pump Station Preliminary Design and Architectural Design for the above grade facilities of the new Ship Canal Tunnel Project. The design includes coordination with below grade infrastructure and facilities, as well as site and art coordination for above grade sites. S200th Street Garage Design Build, Angle Lake Station (2014-2016) Quality Control Reviewer for the architectural design of a new Parking Garage for Sound Transit adjacent to the Angle Lake Station. Responsibilities include the full Quality Control checking of architectural drawings and specification packages for the design-build contract. Eastlake Layover Facilities, King County Metro, Seattle, WA Lead Architect for a new comfort station building for King County Metro as a part of a larger off-street layover facilities project. E360 Design Build, Redmond, WA (2017-Present) Architectural Design Support and QC Document Reviews for two light rail stations in the East Link light rail corridor. Responsibilities include QC Document reviews for Architectural design submittals. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS - WORK COMPLETED AT PREVIOUS FIRMS Eastlink Segment A Final Design, Rainier and Mercer Island Stations (2014-2017) Project Integration team member for the design of (2) at grade/wsdot rightof-way located stations. She was responsible for providing the Integration Equipment Circulation Drawings for the Station and Tunnel facilities, as well as providing managment support for the station designs. Eastlink Segment A Final Design, Rainier and Mercer Island Stations (2012-2014) Project Architect/Design Team Lead for the design of (2) at grade/wsdot right-of-way located stations. She was responsible for leading the architectural design team and discipline coordination for the architectural team. North Link Extension Project, Early Work -Final Design, Roosevelt Station, Seattle, WA (2009-2014) Architectural Project Manager. and Design Architect for a cut-and-cover station in the Roosevelt neighborhood: one of three stations serving 4.29 miles of the North Link Light Rail Transit (LRT) line. Responsibilities involve leading the full design team from schematic design through construction. Assisted in the urban design study for station entrances in relation to TOD potential. Led the study of alternative structural systems for box configuration for efficiency and architectural potential. Involved from Preliminary Engineering to Early Work and through Final Design. Lakewood Commuter Rail Station and Pedestrian Bridge Connection, Lakewood, WA (2004-2013) Architectural Project Manager for Station parking structure, transit plaza, and train platform including bus and train waiting shelters. Responsible for the leadership of the architectural and landscape team tasks, document organization and discipline coordination. New pedestrian bridge provides connection between the hospital and community to the north and adjacent high density zoning increasing access, improving safety and contributing to ridership and neighborhood desirability. University Link Final Design, Capitol Hill Station, Seattle, WA (2006-2014) Architectural Project Manager for the design of the underground transit station with (3) above grade entry structures at Capitol Hill. She was responsible for project task and coordination control for the architectural team as well as with the civil and systems teams. The project included extensive TOD analysis, planning, and preliminary studies for Sound Transit.
Tukwila International Boulevard Station, Tukwila, WA (2003-2005) Project Architect for the final design phase of an elevated rail station. Responsible for coordination and design of several station components. Her contribution included coordination with civil designers and final documentation of construction systems. Washington States Ferries, Anacortes Ferry Terminal, Anacortes, WA (2005-2008) Project Architect. Master planning and design of new terminal. Plan elements include assessment of existing conditions and evaluation of alternative configurations for more efficient holding, staging, and circulation for automobiles, vans, walk-on passengers, and transit connections. Sound Transit Commuter Rail, Lakewood Transit Center, Lakewood, WA (2004-2008) Project Architect/Project Manager New bus transit facility and parking garage structure for 603 commuters, transit plaza, and train platform. Led the architectural and landscape architectural team tasks, document organization, and discipline coordination. Washington State Convention Center Expansion, Seattle, WA (1997-2001) Project Architect for the 325,000 SF renovation and expansion while maintaining full operations during construction. The project included co-development with two private developers and their associated design teams and contractors. Design and construction was concurrent for all three projects on the same site with integrated structural, interior and exterior elements.
Frank Brescia, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C Frank Brescia has over 13 years of professional experience, with a special focus on public and transportation projects. Especially skilled in team coordination and communication, Frank is able to facilitate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver fast-paced and complex projects on time. Frank has extensive experience on a variety of projects, and is able to bring his thoughtful and thorough approach to all phases of project design. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS EDUCATION Masters of Architecture University of Washington Bachelors of Arts Art History/Studio Arts Arizona State University Royal Danish Acadamy of Fine Arts School of Architecture Guest Student REGISTRATION Registered Architect Washington Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey CIVIC ACTIVITIES AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Codes and Standards Committee AIA Seattle Honor Awards Committee Guest Critic, University of Washington Lynnwood Link Final Design, 185th Street Station, Shoreline, WA Project Architect for a light rail station adjacent to the 1-5 Right of Way in Shoreline, Washington. Responsibilities include design, detailing, and specification coordination for station structures. Eastlake Layover Facilities, King County Metro, Seattle, WA Project Architect for a new comfort station building for King County Metro as a part of a larger off-street layover facilities project. Lead architect for the comfort station building including design, documentation, and coordination for the architectural team. Century Link Field and Wamu Events Center, Facilities Assessment and Modernization, Seattle, WA Project Architect for the Facilities Assessment of a multipurpose stadium and exhibition center in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. Responsibilities include site investigations, assessment documentation, and modernization input for the facilities tenant and the Public Stadium Authority. Ship Canal Water Quality Project, Seattle, WA Design Support for the above grade structures along the new below grade tunnel running from Fremont to Ballard. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS - WORK COMPLETED AT PREVIOUS FIRMS I-90 Final Design, Mercer Island Station, Mercer Island, WA (2011-2013) Project Architect for a light rail station situated in the center of the I-90 WSDOT ROW at Mercer Island. Responsibilities included leading the architectural station team in the design, code compliance, stakeholder coordination support and document development for the station. Lynnwood Link Preliminary Engineering, Seattle, Shorline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood, WA (2011-2012) Project Architect for the site analysis, schematic design, graphic presentations, and DEIS support for over 15 separate station alternatives along the Lynnwood Link Expansion corridor. Responsibilities included stakeholder support and municipal/code research for station alternatives. Andrews Federal Bus Garage, District Heights, MD (2014-2016) Project Architect for a Design-Build bus maintenance and driver facility as a part of the Metro Area Transit Authority system. Work included structural and civil coordination, construction documentation and building design/detailing.
Northgate Link Extension Final Design, Seattle, WA (2010-2012) Project Architect for the design of a cut and cover station in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Responsibilities included the design, detailing, and discipline coordination for the station entries, as well as code research and compliance. Tukwila Commuter Rail Station, Tukwila, WA (2009-2012) Architectural Team for a commuter and Amtrack rail station from the preliminary design through final design phase. Provided site planning for city bus access and parking for 400 vehicles along with MEP, systems, structural, LA, & civil consultant coordination. University Link Final Design, Seattle, WA (2007-2009) Architectural Team for a cut and cover light rail station in the Capitol Hill Neighborhood. Led the design and construction documents for the main station entry along with the smaller entry to the south. Coordinated with MEP, structural, and civil consultant teams. Woodland Park Zoo West Parking Garage, Seattle, WA (2006-2007) Architectural Team for a commuter and Amtrack rail station from the preliminary design through final design phase. Provided site planning for city bus access and parking for 400 vehicles along with MEP, systems, structural, LA, & civil consultant coordination.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Architecture California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Denmark's Institute of Study Abroad (DIS) School of Architecture Guest Student CIVIC ACTIVITIES SDOT Hack the Commute Seattle Subway ULI Sustainable Leadership Graduate Jeff Hammerquist Jeff is a designer with ten years of experience with public transit and urban design projects in the greater Seattle area. His diverse experience in landscape architecture, real estate development, transit planning and station design allow Jeff to work well across multi-disciplinary teams. Jeff specializes in clear visual communication and documentation of design considerations to facilitate decision making and project development. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS Tacoma Dome Link Extension, Conceptual Engineering, Tacoma and Federal Way, WA Design Support for conceptual development of seven potential station locations in Federal Way and Tacoma. Responsibilities include working with the multidisciplinary team to support alternatives analysis and environmental review. Ship Canal Water Quality Project, Seattle, WA Design Support for the above grade structures along the Ship Canal Water Quality tunnel. Lynnwood Link Final Design, 185th Street Station, Shoreline, WA Architectural Support for a light rail station adjacent to the 1-5 Right of Way in Shoreline, Washington. Responsibilities include design, detailing, and graphics production. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS - WORK COMPLETED AT PREVIOUS FIRMS Federal Way Link Extension, South King County, WA (2014-2017) Design Lead for Federal Way Link Extension from alternatives analysis through Preliminary Engineering. Working included planning level analysis of fourteen potential station locations resulting in a locally preferred alternative alignment, as well as collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance design of Kent-Des Moines station to 30%. King County Metro Center City Layover, Seattle, WA (2015-2017) Project Manager for King County Metro s Center City Layover project. Worked closely with the client to develop various alternatives for bus layover in Seattle s Center City. Responsibilities included technical feasibility analysis, alternatives comparison, working with developers and other agencies to identify partnership opportunities as well as producing clear communications to support and inform key agency decision makers. SR520 Rest of The West, Seattle, WA (2015-2016) Design Support for various phases of the WSDOT SR520 Replacement Project, including undercrossing and multimodal access design at Montlake and Delmar landscaped lids. Coordinated 3d model data with the engineering team to identify opportunities for design refinements to key multimodal connections, using various metrics to evaluate the safety benefits of improved sightlines, access and visibility. One Center City, Seattle, WA (2015-2016) Planning Support for scoping and urban realm improvements for the One Center City planning effort. Worked with the civil engineering team to conduct a detailed existing conditions analysis and develop conceptual design alternatives for improvements to 3rd and 5th avenues to support expanded transit operations.