a Starbucks cafe
a large room with tables and chairs
a group of people in a room with tables and chairs
a large stone building with columns with Stockholm Palace in the background
University of Washington Suzzallo Library, Starbucks Addition

WHAT WE DID

Degenkolb provided structural engineering design for the new Starbucks inside the historic Suzzallo Library. Photography © Copyright Benjamin Benschneider

Degenkolb, working with Graham Baba Architects in coordination with Starbucks and the University of Washington provided structural engineering design for the new Starbucks inside the historic Suzzallo Library. Degenkolb evaluated existing floor slabs and coordinated all penetrations through the slabs for utilities. Along the back wall of the store is a 40-foot sculpture made with found coffee-related objects from Starbucks and historical objects from the Suzzallo Library. Degenkolb designed the support elements for this installation and steel detailing throughout the store.

Staff on the Project

Cale Ash
Group Director, Principal

I have climbed three of the five volcanoes in Washington.

Kyle Steuck
Principal

I got to ride my bike alongside Robin Williams for a short stretch.

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