MOSES LAKE - Seattle architect Robert Hull's legacy will live on in the form of the numerous structures he's designed throughout the Western region.

The former Seattle Architecture Foundation president died earlier this month, from complications related to a stroke. He was 68.

Hull left his mark in several states - with his design portfolio including notable projects in Washington like the Seattle Pacific University Science Building and University Center for Performing Arts; the Conibear Shellhouse at the University of Washington and the Fisher Pavilion at the Seattle Center.

He is credited for the design of the Tillamook Forest Center and Yaquina Interpretive Center on the Oregon Coast and for the design of numerous waterfront developments in San Diego, Calif., including The Wharf and Pier 32 marinas.

But Hull will also be remembered in the Basin, as the man behind the design of the Moses Lake Civic Center.

The project was a special one for Hull, who was a Moses Lake native. Ron Covey, who served as the city's mayor during the early stages of the project, said Hull expressed gratitude over getting the opportunity to work on the design of the building.

Hull designed the facility with The Miller Hull Partnership, a firm he established with partner David Miller in 1977.

"I know Bob had aspirations of wanting to leave some type of architectural structure in Moses Lake because it was his hometown," Covey said. "He was every bit as excited as the rest of us here for Moses Lake and seeing that the project was going to move forward and reach fruition."

The civic center opened its doors to the Moses Lake community in 2011. The building houses offices for the City Administration, Finance and Utilities departments, the Museum and Art Center, City Council Chambers and the Civic Center Auditorium.

Hull attended the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the civic center in November of 2011. He talked about some of the building's features, including its green design, multi-use capacity and proximity to city park space.

He also thanked the community for giving him the chance to be a part of the project.

"Thank you Moses Lake, and I mean that from the time I was born here," Hull said during the ceremony. "It takes a real team not only on our side, but also the people with vision on your side to create a building like this."

The civic center was considered a win-win for both the city of Moses Lake and its people, as the facility provided more space for city staff and a permanent home for the MAC.

Covey said Hull did a fantastic job in designing the civic center.

"He was a real visionary when it came to his architecture," he said. "He does have a legacy that he has left in Moses Lake, and we will always think of him when we think of the design work for the civic center project."

Covey said it was hard to hear of Hull's passing. He has known Hull since their high school days, he said.

"We go back a long way," Covey said.

Covey and Hull were a couple of years apart during school. They were also in a rock n' roll band with two other friends.

One of the band members, Chuck Warren, now lives in a house Hull designed, he said.

Former Moses Lake mayor Jon Lane also recalled working with Hull on the civic center project. Like Covey, Lane had also known Hull prior to his firm working on the design of the building.

Lane said Hull was a few years ahead of him in school. Lane was the same year as Hull's sister Nancy and kept up with Hull that way, he said.

"I followed him a little bit and heard about him along the way that he was an architect and fairly well-renowned," said Lane. "It was thrilling to have him involved in a project in his hometown."

Hull's design work will also eventually be left in another Moses Lake landmark- the city's public library. Miller Hull has helped the Moses Lake Public Library Foundation develop the concept design for the library remodel and expansion project they hope to undertake in the coming years.

Foundation Vice-President Louis Logan said they are working to create more space inside the current building with the long term goal of expanding the library's footprint. Hull's design concepts maintain the building's existing structure, allowing the library's unique features - like its roof - to remain, he said.

The foundation released a statement expressing their condolences after Hull's passing.

"Bob grew up in Moses Lake and remembered being there when the current library opened for the first time," read their statement. "He was excited to be involved in preserving the facility and looking to what it could be in the future."

A family funeral service was held in Cape Town, South Africa for Hull on April 13. Hull was on a sabbatical in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, when he died, according to a statement released by Miller Hull.

"Always generous and gracious with his knowledge and time, throughout the years Hull was an inspiration, mentor and role model to numerous design staff at Miller Hull, the architectural community and students," read part of the statement.

The statement also highlighted the work Hull did while in the Peace Corps in Afghanistan, where he designed more than 100 sustainable schools. Hull also received many awards for his design work during his 46-year career, including the Washington State University Alumni Achievement Award he and Miller jointly received in 2006.

The pair also jointly earned the American Institute of Architects Seattle Medal of Honor in 2010.

Hull is survived by his wife and two sons.