October 30, 2002

Design Detailings: Callison expands to New York

Seattle-based Callison Architecture has expanded its client-service operations to New York City, responding to the firm's growing number of projects with leading retailers based in New York.

Current project activity in the region includes design of a Cole Haan store to be located at Columbus Circle, ongoing client support for Cingular Wireless' New York expansion program and several projects in planning with Nike in New York locations.

"This East Coast presence enhances our ability to provide all our clients in New York and Europe with better access and communication with the talent and resources of our Seattle headquarters," said William Karst, Callison CEO.

Cording speaks on shield tunneling

In the 2002 Stanley D. Wilson Memorial Lecture, Edward Cording, professor emeritus of civil engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will speak on "Tunneling Under Control," at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the University of Washington’s Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 N.E. 41st St.

In 1818, Marc Isambard Brunel described the objective during tunneling as "opening the ground in such a manner that no more earth is displaced than is to be filled by the shell or body of the tunnel." Brunel’s success in building a shielded tunnel beneath the Thames River was closely linked to how well he met that objective as the shield was advanced.

Today, the objective remains the same, despite significant advances in shield tunneling methods and ground modification/replacement techniques. As guest lecturer, Cording will discuss current practice in ground control during shield tunneling for critical soil conditions.

The event is co-sponsored by the University of Washington’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Shannon & Wilson. A reception will immediately follow the lecture. RSVP Shannon & Wilson, (206) 695-6829, or nal@shanwil.com, by Nov. 11.