Säzän Group

06/10/2026

We were honored to be part of the Bisnow Puget Sound Retail & Hospitality Summit last week!

Säzän Group's Lighting Design Associate, Krystle Smith, took the stage as a panel moderator — leading conversations on retail revitalization, experiential design, and the future of hospitality in the Seattle area.

A recurring theme was how hotel owners and operators are investing in renovations, guest experience, and long-term asset performance while preparing for major events, like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expected to drive increased visitation to the PNW.

It was a great day of networking and insight alongside some of the region's top owners, developers, and industry leaders. Thoughtful design, placemaking, and guest experience continue to be powerful tools for driving engagement and long-term success.







Panelists:
Matt Hagerman, President, Hotels & Resorts, Columbia Hospitality
Tammy Canavan, President & CEO, Visit Seattle
Callette Nielsen, General Manager, Sheraton Grand Seattle

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! Celebrating today and every day.

06/01/2026

28 years strong! Säzän Group is grateful for the incredible people, projects, and partnerships that brought us here—and excited for what’s next.

05/29/2026

This week The Heights project broke ground, marking a major milestone for the redevelopment of the former Tower Mall site in Vancouver, WA. The new “20-minute neighborhood” aims to expand access to mixed-income housing options while improving walkability and safety for pedestrians.

At the heart of this development is a 1.5-acre civic park that includes a spray deck, event stage, support buildings, and a dedicated festival street. We are providing lighting design and MEP services for this new community hub.

Shout out to our lead partners on the project: First Forty Feet, Apex Companies, and the City of Vancouver. We can’t wait to see the results!

05/28/2026

We recently celebrated art and creativity across our offices during our 4th annual Säzän Group Art Week, with group activities and an exhibition. We had a variety of submissions from our talented staff, including digital art, paintings, cross stitch, photography, multimedia, and sewn pieces. Check out some of the work that was showcased!

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

What does thoughtful lighting look like inside a walk-in addiction treatment and recovery center? For the Washington County Center for Addiction, Triage, and Treatment (CATT) Hillsboro Recovery Center, it means a 42,000 SF facility where every lighting decision — from ligature-resistant fixtures in patient rooms, to decorative pendants that soften waiting areas, to a glowing skylight that anchors the entire building — was made with dignity and healing in mind. The design came in 38% below energy code, while keeping visual comfort a priority throughout.

This project earned Säzän Group Lighting Designer Lorena Ruiz the Interior Lighting Design Award at the Illuminating Engineering Society Seattle Section's 2026 Gloria Koch Leonidas Illumination Awards Dinner. Congratulations, Lorena — this recognition is so well deserved!

A big thank you to Holst Architecture for leading this project.

Learn more about this award and project here: https://sazan.com/interior-lighting-design-award-2026-ies-seattle/




Photography: ©christiancolumbres

05/19/2026

Last week, we opened our Seattle doors to the WWIRE: Wellness for Women in Real Estate PNW community for an evening of blooms, creativity, and connection.

In partnership with Flower Shed, guests gathered at our office for a hands-on floral arrangement workshop — a chance to slow down, get creative, and build community with some of the incredible women in our industry.

We love being a space where the PNW AEC community can come together — not just to talk about work, but to truly connect. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to WWIRE PNW for making evenings like this happen.

05/14/2026

Happy 4th anniversary to our Tucson, AZ office! Cheers to your continued success in serving our clients and community.

05/08/2026

Join Säzän Group’s Associate Principal Gaurav Mehta for the “Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) Coffee Panel” at Bellevue City Hall on Wednesday, May 13, at 9:30 am.

Gaurav will moderate a discussion on the challenges, updates, and opportunities to navigate compliance with Washington’s Clean Buildings Law, featuring insights from building owners, project teams, and technical experts. The panel will feature Don Robinson of King County C-PACER Program, Ian Brown of Seattle Public Schools, Dillon Ackerman of Washington State DOC Clean Buildings Team, and Katie Costley of Puget Sound Energy.

Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clean-buildings-performance-standard-cbps-coffee-panel-registration-1986246418506?aff=oddtdtcreator.

Learn more about Energy Week here: https://2030districts.org/seattle/energy-week/


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