Friends of Waterfront Park

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Donor Recognition

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Integrating donor recognition into one of the most transformative civic projects in Seattle’s history.
Project
Donor Recognition
Location
Seattle, Washington
Year
2026
Team
Principal: Kristine Matthews
Creative Director: Nicole Fischetti
Project Manager: Samantha Segar
Collaborators
Landscape Architect: Field Operations
Fabricator: Design Communications Ltd.
Photography
Natalie O’Rourke
Categories
Donor Recognition

Seattle’s new Waterfront Park is defined by its materiality: weathering corten steel, warm wood, and lush plantings that are designed to evolve beautifully over time. We designed this donor recognition scheme to belong to this world completely. Working closely with landscape architects Field Operations, we carefully considered the placement and attachment of each sign, ensuring it felt like a natural part of the landscape rather than an afterthought. Built to last for decades, the signs will weather and patina alongside everything around them — a quiet, lasting testament to the remarkable community support that brought Seattle’s newest gathering place to life.

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