Seneca Group, A Cumming Group Company
Expedia Prow exterior at dusk
Corporate, Unique

Expedia The Prow

Expedia

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Seattle, WA

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Biophilic retreat on Expedia's 41-acre waterfront campus
  • Canted rip-rap walls made from locally sourced rock
  • "Hidden in plain sight" building nestled into landscape
Project size

4K SF

Completion date

2021

Challenge

The challenge for Expedia’s The Prow project was to seamlessly integrate a biophilic retreat meeting space into the broader landscape master plan that connects staff and executives to the natural environment. The design needed to reflect the character of the Pacific Northwest through the use of indigenous materials and landscape elements, while responding to the site’s topography through a series of cascading plateaus that support gathering, collaboration, and connection to nature.

Solution

The solution for The Prow centered on creating a low-profile, landscape-integrated retreat that reflected Expedia leadership’s vision for a space focused on gathering, collaboration, and connection to nature. We brought together the client, architect, and landscape architect to ensure the vision was carried through every aspect of the design, incorporating indigenous Pacific Northwest materials, cascading terraces, and expansive views of Elliott Bay and Mt. Rainier. A vegetated roof, designed to resemble a wing or ship’s prow from the waterfront, visually integrates the structure into the landscape, while a dramatic roof cantilevers 50 feet over the patio to support year-round indoor-outdoor use.

Outcome & Impact

The outcome was a highly utilized retreat and meeting space that successfully realized Expedia’s vision for The Prow. The facility is consistently booked for meetings and gatherings, offering staff and executives a respite from the main campus while strengthening connection to the surrounding natural environment. Its low-profile, landscape-integrated design preserves views of Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier, while the walk from the main campus to The Prow creates a deliberate transition that enhances the overall user experience.

Expedia’s The Prow Featured On Broadcast TV

Our own Peter McAuliffe joined Expedia’s Josh Khanna, Josh Aidlin from AIDLIN DARLING DESIGN, INC., and James Lord from Surfacedesign to celebrate the genius behind the design and integration of The Prow to the local landscape, 41-acre campus, and Seattle community.

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Project Partners

Aidlin Darling Design

Architect

Surface Design

Landscape Architect

GLY

General Contractor

DFL Masonry

Rip Rap Wall Stonework

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"From the day we were brought in, Seneca Group played a critical role in being the liaison between budget, schedule, construction managers, landscape, our firm and mostly the client. It was effortless and critical. We would work with them in a heartbeat."

Josh Aidlin, principal of Aidlin Darlin Design

News

Expedia Prow featured on America ByDesign
Expedia’s The Prow Featured On Broadcast TV

November 14, 2025

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Awards

Hidden in Plain Sight: An Award-Winning Meeting Retreat (2022-Present)

May 12, 2026

Awards, Project Milestones

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