While browsing images at flickr.com, our site designer Mahalie, ran accross a whole slew of great photographs of our work at Seattle University photos. All of the following were taken by prospective student, Matt Velinder.

On June 29th a dedication ceremony was held for the Gas Work Park Northwest Quadrant. The project, now complete, has been added to the projects area of the website.

The cake at the opening looked delicious. You’ll have to ask Guy, the principal-in-charge of the project, how it tasted.

That’s Seattle’s mayor, Greg Nickels, holding the giant scissors after the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the park expansion’s grand opening.

Here’s a view from the Wallingford Steps, which now connects directly to Gas Works Park.

The Berger Partnership is pleased to announce the promotion of
Steve Shea to president. Steve leads landscape architecture for Nordstrom store development nationwide, he manages numerous local projects and guides the firm’s strategic vision. With 30 years of experience and as one of founding principals, Steve is excited by the new challenge and looks forward to continued project work, long-term planning and overseeing daily operations.

Jeff Girvin has retired after 29 years as one of the founding partners of the firm. He will continue to serve on the NE Region of the Seattle Design Review Board and provide periodic management consultation to the office. Jeff’s collaboration with other firm principals during the formative stages of major projects set the tone for passionate, community-focused design.

Founding principal Thomas L. Berger now focuses his efforts as senior design principal. In this role Tom will concentrate on cultivating design leadership within the firm and lead design efforts for select projects. He was recently named an Honorary Member of the Seattle Chapter of AIA and serves on the Board of the Washington Park Arboretum.

Assisting with management of the firm are principals Greg Brower as director of human resources, Guy Michaelsen as director of marketing, Jason Henry oversees technology and design specifications and Jonathan Morley manages design and education efforts.

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Update (07.12.2005): Steve’s promotion announcement (and stylish mug) appeared the Puget Sound Business Journal’s June 24-30, 2005 issue and the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce’s June 29, 2005 issue.

In the lobby […] the huge windows overlook the natural, Northwest-style landscaped courtyard and the canal beyond. Alderbrook has a gabled roof, lots of wood and stone, and shades of brown and green that blend with the resort’s forested and mountainous environment.

Alderbrook Inn was featured in the New York Times’ travel section last Sunday. Free online subscription is required to access the article. You can also contact Greg, the principal-in-charge or Jeanette, the project manager, if you’d like to discuss the landscape architectural aspect of this project. This project has also been featured in the DJC, twice!