Designed by Olson Kundig Architects, the Foss Waterway Seaport, Puget Sounds premier maritime heritage, education and recreation center began undergoing historic rehabilitation and adaptive re-use. When building rehabilitation is completed, the new 45,000 square foot public facility will feature an expansive maritime heritage museum, compelling indoor program spaces (including a K-16 marine science and environmental education center), a heritage boat building shop and the “Discovery Wharf” childrens learning center. More images and architects’ description after the break.
The Seaport will also feature 11,000 feet of docks and floats for recreational and educational boat moorage and onthewater activities, and public open spaces for events, festivals and casual activities. When fully renovated, the improvements will make the Seaport the largest maritime heritage education center on the West Coast, with spaces for families, students and the entire community to discover, explore, work and play.
