The Port of Edmonds—a major civic asset on the Puget Sound waterfront—selected Jessen Architects as its Architect of Record to support a multi-year series of renovations, upgrades, and planning efforts across its public facilities. As a prominent regional port serving boaters, local residents, visitors, and the broader Edmonds community, the Port required an architectural partner capable of delivering high-quality, durable, and community-minded design solutions across a wide portfolio of projects.
Jessen Architects was chosen for this ongoing role based on its deep experience with civic and public-realm architecture, its proven ability to modernize existing buildings with care, and its commitment to supporting the Port’s long-term operational and cultural goals. The work encompasses multiple active and future projects designed to enhance visitor experience, improve public amenities, and strengthen the Port’s identity as a welcoming and functional community destination.
Current Projects
- Marina Operations Building – Renovation
Jessen Architects is leading a comprehensive renovation of the Marina Operations Building, updating critical systems and modernizing staff and customer service areas to improve efficiency, accessibility, and overall public experience. - Harbor Square Atrium Renovations
Across several buildings in the Harbor Square complex, Jessen Architects is reimagining atrium spaces—enhancing natural light, materials, circulation, and public accessibility—to create more welcoming and functional shared environments for tenants and visitors. - Harbor Square Window Replacement Program
Jessen Architects is overseeing the replacement of glazing systems in multiple buildings within Harbor Square, improving thermal performance, durability, and long-term resilience while maintaining architectural continuity across the campus.
Anticipated and Future Work
As Architect of Record, Jessen Architects will support a broader portfolio of upcoming Port initiatives, which may include:
- Additional Harbor Square building upgrades and façade improvements
- Public-facing enhancements to pedestrian pathways, plazas, and waterfront-serving amenities
- Long-term planning for building modernization and capital asset renewal
- Potential reprogramming or reconfiguration of Port facilities to better serve tenants, boaters, and the community
- Continued improvements connected to sustainability, accessibility, and the Port’s evolving operational needs
A Civic & Cultural Commitment
The Port of Edmonds plays a vital civic role as a regional waterfront gathering place—offering public recreation, commercial services, community events, and essential maritime functions. Through its Architect-of-Record partnership, Jessen Architects supports the Port’s mission by providing thoughtful design leadership that enhances the built environment, elevates public experience, and strengthens the Port’s long-term stewardship of this important community resource.
Project location: Edmonds, WA
Project size: varies