Pacific Northwest Firms Win National Design-Build Awards
GGLO Design and Absher Construction Company‘s collaboration on Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center received three national awards at the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) 25th anniversary celebration. The DBIA’s project/team awards honor the nation’s best design-build projects and leaders. Designed by GGLO and constructed by Absher, the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center won…
GGLO Interviewed on DBIA Podcast
Design-Build Institute of America‘s new podcast “Design-Build Delivers” interviewed Principal Mark Sindell, Senior Associate Don Caffrey, and Absher Construction Company‘s Rich Wells about the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center! “Design-Build? Design-Excellence? Let’s Have Both.” Listen to it on Spotify, iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2018 Promotions
We are excited to announce GGLO’s newly promoted staff! The talented leaders bring diverse and wide-ranging expertise which continue to help us further our firm’s growth and success in positively shaping the communities in which we work, live and play. Tiina Ritval LEED AP® BD+C Senior Associate Tiina joined GGLO in 2006 and has worked in…
GGLO receives IIDA Northern Pacific INAward for PacWest Offices
Blurring the lines between nature, technology and human experience. SEATTLE, WA, October 4, 2017 – The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Northern Pacific Chapter named the Microsoft PacWest Office a recipient of the 2017 INAward in the INMass Micro category, which recognizes projects completed in corporate, not-for-profit, and institutional practice. The annual regional design competition…
Supporting LIHI’s Tiny Houses Initiative
On August 18, nine dedicated GGLOers joined Enterprise Community Partners and other members of the community, to build eight homes in nine hours. The volunteer effort is in support of LIHI’s Tiny House initiative to address Seattle’s homeless. Jeff Foster, Principal at GGLO, says “If anybody has ever driven through Seattle and seen the epidemic…
Grand Opening of Washington State University’s Chinook Student Center
Transformed from the original WSU bookstore, the Chinook is an inclusive campus recreation and social space where everyone is welcome. SEATTLE, WA – The grand opening of the Washington State University’s Chinook Student Center is on Friday, September 22nd at 11:00 AM, and will include an open house and dedication ceremony. The new student center…
WSU’s World-Class Cultural Center Celebrates Grand Opening
Center honors the late Elson S. Floyd’s vision and redefines what it means to be a ‘Coug’ SEATTLE, WA, September 21, 2017 – The Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center (ESFCC) at Washington State University’s Pullman campus debuts at a grand opening celebration September 21st. The ESFCC’s organic form and iconic roof have shaped this premier…
ULI Spring Tour 2017
ULI will hold its 2017 Spring Meeting May 2–4 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. A major focus for the 2017 gathering will be innovative development resulting from the influence of the technology industry, which is transforming cities across the United States. The Seattle urban region, which is the headquarters for Microsoft, Amazon,…
2017 Promotions
We are excited to announce GGLO’s newly promoted staff! The talented leaders bring diverse and wide-ranging expertise which continue to help us further our firm’s growth and success in positively shaping the communities in which we work, live and play. #GGLOnext30 Jon Hall AIA, Sustainable Building Advisor, LEED AP® BD+C, Homes Principal Jon joined GGLO in 1995…
Herman Miller + GGLO #WeCare Event
On Thursday afternoon, some of GGLO’s employees spent their afternoon at the Rotary Girls and Boys Club (Central District) volunteering at Herman Miller’s “We Care” event. We Care enables children to let their creativity shine by making holiday gifts for family, teachers, and friends at a variety of craft stations. For many of the children, making…