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Magnusson Klemencic Associates

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Company Market Research Report: Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)



Company Overview



  • Name: Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)

  • Mission: MKA's mission is to provide unparalleled engineering solutions worldwide, leveraging over a century of experience to deliver reliable, innovative, and collaborative design solutions. The company continually prioritizes reinvention, reimagination, and improvement, always pushing to advance the engineering industry.

  • Founding: The firm was founded in 1920 by William Henry Witt in Seattle, Washington.

  • Key People: No information is available.

  • Headquarters: 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101

  • Number of Employees: No specific number of employees provided. However, the company has grown to hundreds of employees.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: MKA is renowned for its innovative, cutting-edge, and enduring structural and civil engineering designs, contributing to over $100 billion in successful projects across 62 countries.


Products and Services



MKA provides a wide range of engineering services with a focus on structural and civil engineering. Key offerings include:

Structural Engineering


  • Seismic, Wind, and Vibration Solutions: MKA specializes in designing structures to withstand various environmental forces.

  • Adaptive Reuse and Retrofits: Services include renovating existing buildings to improve their functionality and sustainability.

  • Performance-Based Design: Developing tailored solutions for specific project needs.

  • Sustainable Design: Focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable building practices.


Civil Engineering


  • Site Civil Engineering: Comprehensive services for developing site plans and infrastructure.

  • Strategic Infrastructure Planning: Planning and designing critical infrastructure systems.

  • Sustainable Water Management: Solutions for managing water resources sustainably.

  • Resilience-Based Design: Engineering buildings and infrastructures to be resilient against environmental challenges.


Recent Developments



  • Innovations: MKA is at the forefront of several innovative engineering techniques, such as Creating the Impossible with Complex Geometry and Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD), the latter being implemented for the first time on the ATX Tower in Austin, TX.

  • New Projects: Recent notable projects include the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion, which showcases geometrically unique designs.

  • Award Recognition: MKA has received numerous accolades for its designs, including the PAC NYC being named NCSEA 'Structure of the Year' and earning the top award from ACEC-WA.

  • Feature Documentaries: MKA's projects have been featured in series such as ‘How Did They Build That?’ illustrating their advanced engineering achievements like the Amazon Spheres and Chicago’s Aqua Tower.


Partnerships and Community Engagement



  • Partnerships: MKA engages in collaborative research and innovation through the MKA Foundation, focusing on industry-leading solutions like low-carbon construction.

  • Community Involvement: The company is actively involved in community service, including participation in the ACE student mentoring program, lectures at the University of Washington, and supporting local charities like Food Lifeline.


Contact Information



  • Seattle Headquarters:

  • 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101

  • Phone: 206.292.1200

  • Chicago Office:

  • 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3390, Chicago, IL 60606

  • Phone: 312.683.1200


For more information about their projects, services, or to get in touch, visit MKA's web presence or office locations.

(Note: Information is based on data available, specific financial details and key personnel are not provided in the report.)