The Duwamish River waterfront is the setting for the Boeing Development Center Cafeteria. This structure serves Boeing airline employees and doubles as a reception center for visiting dignitaries.
The structure is built in a secure area of the main Boeing Complex and is a part of a newly created linear park along the waterway. The 10,000 sf cafeteria is constructed of concrete and painted exposed steel with extensive glazing to take advantage of the natural light and views west to the Duwamish River. Solar control is achieved by shading the west elevation with roof overhangs and filtering the sun through the steel structure.
The schedule for this project was accelerated; with design development commencing in March of 1990, and construction completed on schedule in October, 1991.