German-American architect Matthias Olt has come up with an environmentally friendly option to replace the cracking high rise of the West Seattle Bridge: a hybrid made of mass timber combined with ...

While more of a dialogue-starter than a formal proposal, a hybrid mass timber replacement for the cracked and closed West Seattle Bridge has been garnering attention as the city weighs its options.

The single-lane Cuttagee Bridge is going to be rebuilt, with a two-lane concrete replacement option on the cards. Some locals are advocating for timber to be prioritised for the new design, while ...