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Located on the Elliott Bay waterfront, our Seattle office overlooks the Alaskan Way, Great Wheel, and maritime activity in and out of the city.

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Terminal 1 Block A and C Buildings Open at the Port of Vancouver

September 23, 2024

New waterfront mixed-use development signals revitalization and elevates working and living along the shores of the Columbia River.

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Driven by opportunity, we make decisions that impact not only our success but also that of our clients and partners.

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People

Leadership

Our design leaders mentor employee-owners, counsel clients, and share their design voice in their local communities.

Shannon Payton

Shannon Payton

Design Leader Senior Associate
Shannon Payton

Shannon Payton

AIA
Design Leader Senior Associate
Shannon is inspired by the rigor of architectural craft and thoughtful place-making in the Pacific Northwest. With a diverse background that includes architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and custom furniture design, Shannon’s drive for design excellence has led to a diverse range of experiences. These strengthen her disciplined and imaginative approach to problem solving and resolution at both micro and macro scales.
Todd Ferking

Todd Ferking

National K-12 Education Design Leader Principal
Todd Ferking

Todd Ferking

AIA
National K-12 Education Design Leader Principal
Since joining DLR Group in 2000, he has become recognized as an expert in forming spaces that enable student-focused learning and take advantage of new and emerging technologies in the learning process. Passionate about collaborating with educators and students in thinking critically about educational practices, he is adept at identifying what's working at a school, what could be working better, and how spaces and architecture can better support current practices.

Erica Loynd

Northwest Region Leader Principal

Erica Loynd

FAIA, WELL AP
Northwest Region Leader Principal
Erica leads operations in our Seattle and Portland, with oversight of firm operations, client services, and staff development. With over two decades of experience at DLR Group, she has collaborated with hundreds of clients, impacting outcomes for healing, transformation, and equity within the justice systems.
Jackie Eckhardt

Jackie Eckhardt

Higher Education Leader Principal
Jackie Eckhardt

Jackie Eckhardt

AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Higher Education Leader Principal
As a leader in the Higher Education Studio, Jackie is responsible for collaborating with design and planning teams to grow our firm’s presence in the Pacific Northwest. Jackie brings a unique perspective to the team. Her background in architecture, campus planning, and capital management gives her a deeper understanding of ways to effectively meet institutional needs with the flexibility to address the unknowns of the future. Whether designing a new gateway to campus, or planning critical infrastructure upgrades, she believes every project has the ability to positively impact the student experience on campus.
Work

Integrated Design

Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. We explore those challenges with best-in-class clients committed to improving our world.

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Global Access, Local Expertise

We operate 30 offices across the United States, and several international locations to collaborate with our clients, partners, and fellow employee-owners.

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