Four artists have been selected to create public art installations for King County Metro’s forthcoming South Annex Base (SAB) in Tukwila, incorporating themes of connectivity, empowerment, sustainability, and biophilia.

The base, part of Metro’s transition to a 100% zero-emissions fleet, will house approximately 250 new battery-electric buses and function as a stand-alone operations hub.

4Culture, the agency spearheading the public art program for the SAB, announced the selection of artists Dan Webb, Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, Romson Bustillo, and Lara Kaminoff. Each artist will contribute site-specific installations designed to enhance the facility’s aesthetics and reflect Metro’s environmental and community-focused goals.

Artistic Highlights

  • Dan Webb will craft ten functional community tables for SAB’s interior and exterior spaces, fostering collaboration and connectivity. “My designs will focus on sustainability and creating pieces that logically fit diverse spaces while providing a unifying thread,” Webb said.
  • Andrea Wilbur-Sigo, a member of the Squaxin Island Tribe, will design a low-relief artwork for the administrative lobby’s entry wall. Her work will draw on Coast Salish traditions, instilling pride and environmental awareness in all who visit. “This wall will be a testament to our shared values and commitment to the natural world,” Wilbur-Sigo said.
  • Romson Bustillo and Lara Kaminoff will design surface treatments for the facility’s dispatch hallway and break room. Bustillo’s mixed-media work will encourage viewers to reflect on place and community, while Kaminoff’s vibrant illustrations will align with Metro’s climate action goals.

About the SAB

The South Annex Base expansion, part of Metro’s South Campus redevelopment, is a major milestone in Metro’s commitment to equitable and sustainable transit. Jacobs, the lead design firm, partnered with Haddad|Drugan, an artist duo who joined the SAB design team in 2023 to integrate art into the project. Haddad|Drugan also helped conceptualize the three main art opportunities for the base.

“Our goal is to ensure public art contributes meaningfully to the space while celebrating the transition to zero-emission transit,” said a 4Culture spokesperson.

The SAB project reflects King County Metro’s dedication to public service and environmental stewardship, highlighting the transformative role of art in building sustainable and connected communities.

Metro has operated facilities in Tukwila for more than 40 years. The new facilities at South Campus will provide meaningful contributions to the physical, environmental, and economic health of the community.