Imagination Meets Masonry
Brick . Stone . CMU
Commercial and Residential
Fresenius Masonry LLC
350 NW 175th St. Shoreline WA 98177
licenced . bonded . insured
How we do it.
Fresenius Masonry brings more than two decades of design‑assist experience to commercial, civic, and memorial projects across the Puget Sound region. Our team works directly with architects, engineers, and general contractors to refine masonry details, select materials, and ensure constructability from the earliest project stages.
Detail development — control joints, reinforcement patterns, bond beams, veneer anchoring, flashing, weeps, and transitions to other trades always meet plan and specification expectations.
We specialize in CMU structural systems, architectural brickwork, and precision stone installations, providing practical solutions that improve durability, reduce cost, and elevate the final design
North Bend Library
The stone work by Fresenius Masonry at the North Bend Library is one of the most recognizable architectural features of the building, and it reflects the town’s mountain‑valley identity.
The stone echoes the Snoqualmie Valley’s glacial rock, river boulders, and mountain geology. This ties the building to place in a way brick or concrete alone wouldn’t.
Stone sits at the “grounding” level, with brick and timber rising above it. This is a classic Northwest lodge‑civic composition.
The contrast between the rugged monument sign and the more refined entry piers is intentional. It creates a narrative of progression.
Saffron Grill
2132 N Northgate Way, Seattle WA. Located in: Hotel Nexus Seattle
Fresenius Masonry’s brickwork at Saffron Grill ends up reinforcing the restaurant’s cultural identity in a way that’s subtle but effective.
The brickwork’s warm red‑brown tones echo the palette of spices—saffron, turmeric, paprika—that define the restaurant’s food.
The arched brick entry is the one architectural gesture that hints at the restaurant’s fusion identity. Arches are common across Mediterranean, Persian, and Mughal architecture, and even though this one is built from standard commercial brick, the shape alone evokes that lineage. It’s a small but intentional nod to the regions represented on the menu.
The masonry absorbs and softens light, making the dining room feel intimate even when busy. In the bar area, brick acts as a visual anchor for shelving and lighting, giving the space weight and permanence.
Tahoma National Cemetery
Fresenius Masonry handled both CMU structural cores and Glacier Creek basalt cladding across multiple site structures. Masonry is embedded into the entry sequence, grading, drainage, and circulation paths of this federal cemetery.
Massive basalt‑clad walls with gold‑lettered signage form the ceremonial threshold. These are some of the most photographed and recognizable features.
34,000 sq ft of stone was installed across walls, pillars, and memorial structures.
20,000+ CMU units form the structural cores behind the stone.
1,200 tons of architectural precast integrate with the stone to create the cemetery’s geometric forms.
What we do.
Tenant improvement in the SODO District
Fresenius Masonry has contributed to tenant improvement projects in Seattle’s SODO corridor, where exposed brick and industrial textures meet modern retail and office conversions. Our bricklaying work supports adaptive reuse efforts, blending historic character with contemporary function in warehouse-to-workspace transformations.
CMU Retail and Office Space Downtown
In downtown Seattle, Fresenius Masonry often working behind the scenes on structural block walls, elevator cores, and utility enclosures. Their CMU work is visible in the clean lines and rugged textures of commercial infill projects — especially in areas where speed, seismic resilience, and cost-efficiency matter
Civic‑grade craftsmanship — Work that must withstand public use, weather, and scrutiny.
Fresenius Masonry’s stone work has a very specific character across the Puget Sound: civic‑grade durability, clean detailing, and Northwest stone palettes that tie buildings into their landscapes.