All (40) Adaptive Reuse (11)Community Engagement (21)Graduate (22)High Performance Building (13)Housing (12)International Programs (3)Material & Fabrication (5)Research (6)Undergraduate (13) Research (6) Dwelling & Dining: Living with History Dwelling & Dining reimagines how we live and engage with our environment and community. Instead of offering solutions, the project invites deeper awareness of history and time, challenging “time illiteracy” in our daily lives. Discover how evocative design fosters reflection and connection. Read More Rainier Collective Housing In Seattle’s Rainier Beach, Rainier Collective proposes housing that prioritizes connection over isolation. With large shared units, generous common spaces, and programming for all ages, the project challenges the studio-driven market model. Learn how this design strengthens social bonds and addresses rising urban precarity. Read More Terrace Kitchen for Rainier Beach Terrace Kitchen is a community hub designed to tackle Rainier Beach’s food desert while uplifting the neighborhood. With gardens, kitchens, and classrooms, it empowers residents to grow, cook, and share nutritious food. Learn how this design combines education, sustainability, and community care. Read More Beacon of Hope in Berlin Light-haus reimagines a safe haven for Berlin’s refugee community. Like a lighthouse guiding ships to shore, the project offers belonging, resilience, and direction. Discover how this student design envisions a beacon that radiates unity across the city. Read More Under Cover Cohousing This experimental cohousing design breaks a large apartment building into smaller blocks linked by outdoor streets. Each group shares its own dining hall and lounge, while the ground floor opens to the wider neighborhood. Discover how the design fosters community from the inside out. Read More Alum in The News: Rico Quirindongo Congratulations to Rico Quirindongo, AIA, for his recent recognition as one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential people in 2025. Rico graduated from our Master of Architecture program in 1999 and was awarded the UW Architecture Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023 recognizing his significant contributions to the profession of architecture and the broader community. Read More
