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) Community Engagement (21) UW Architecture x StructureCraft – Timber Wave Graduate architecture students designed the Timber Wave, a self-supporting pavilion made of interlocking timber modules inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. Using Washington-grown lumber, the project showcases sustainable materials and innovative structural design. Discover how this wave-like form blends engineering, beauty, and community engagement. Read More Concealed Connections: Columbia City Adaptive Reuse This project reimagines Columbia City’s former substation as a vibrant hub for artists and neighbors. With galleries, maker spaces, and pathways through the site, it sparks creativity and connection. Learn how Columbia City adaptive reuse bridges history, art, and community in this landmark district. Read More Layered Design for Art and Community This project transforms the abandoned Magnolia City Light Substation into a vibrant hub for artists and neighbors. With studios at its core and community spaces above, the design layers creativity and connection. Learn how this vision turns industrial history into a new neighborhood gathering place. Read More Rainier Beach Food Hall At the gateway to Rainier Beach, the food hall blends community gathering, local business support, and sustainable building practices. With spaces for murals, gardens, and local vendors, it celebrates culture and connection. Discover how this design energizes a vibrant neighborhood hub. Read More 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 Cultural and Culinary Resilience in South Seattle In South Seattle, the Rainier Beach Culinary Center empowers food entrepreneurs with affordable kitchens and business support. Rooted in cultural diversity and sustainability, it becomes a hub for ethnic food innovation and community growth. Discover how this design nurtures opportunity and resilience. Read More Urban Junction: Food and Community Hub Urban Junction in Rainier Beach is a food hall that doubles as a community anchor. With a central courtyard, bold staircase, and spaces for gathering and learning, it merges food, culture, and neighborhood identity. Learn how design transforms eating into connection and exchange. Read More Biotic Continuity in Magnolia Biotic Continuity reimagines a 1940s substation in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood as a hub for creativity and community. By blending adaptive reuse with spaces for artists and stewards, the design sparks innovation while honoring the site’s history. Learn how this project redefines power for a new generation. Read More Food and Equity at South Henderson Street On South Henderson Street, students designed a two-story community hub anchored by a grand food hall and shared kitchens. The project blends training spaces, local business support, and sustainable strategies to uplift the Rainier Beach neighborhood. Discover how it connects food, equity, and environmental design. Read More Designing Space with Interior Landscapes Students reimagined the Community Design Building with custom furniture that adds order, comfort, and flexibility. Using simple lumber, the Interior Landscape team created seating, storage, and new work areas that transform an underused building into a hub of activity. See how design brings life to overlooked space. Read More Community Spark: Greening Columbia City Community Spark transforms Columbia City’s historic core by introducing green space where it’s needed most. With a garden, nursery, and nature-inspired gathering areas, it bridges commercial streets and residential neighborhoods. Learn how this project reconnects community and environment through reuse and renewal. Read More Cultivating Community at The Hive The Hive in Rainier Beach is a community kitchen designed to support local food entrepreneurs with affordable facilities and shared spaces. From a bustling food hall to rooftop beekeeping, it blends business opportunity with community connection. Discover how this hub cultivates growth and resilience. Read More Habitat Kitchen: A Community Hub Habitat Kitchen is a commissary kitchen, teaching space, and community hub designed to serve Rainier Beach residents. By supporting cooks, food vendors, and neighbors gathering over meals, it creates a healthier, more connected community. Discover how design fosters well-being through food, work, and shared experience. 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 Sustainable Food Hub in Rainier Beach Rendezvous is a sustainable food hub in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood, blending a food hall, kitchen, and learning center. Inspired by the flow of water, the design integrates energy efficiency, rainwater reuse, and community connection. Learn how this project unites people through food and sustainability. 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 Sunu Kerr: Our Home in Lynnwood In Lynnwood, “Sunu Kerr” (Our Home) is a housing concept for the West African diaspora that celebrates culture and community. Blending traditional spatial patterns with sustainable materials, the design fosters connection and belonging. Discover how shared spaces strengthen cultural ties and adaptability. Read More Connecting Community at 9019 Rainier 9019 Rainier is a mixed-use development in Rainier Beach combining 121 housing units with a vibrant teen center. Designed for community needs, it blends family and youth housing with shared kitchens, training spaces, and green design features. See how this project builds connection and belonging. Read More Urban Farmhouse in Rainier Beach In Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood, Rainier Landing combines affordable housing with urban farming to address food insecurity and community needs. Residents enjoy shared gardens, welcoming gathering spaces, and sustainable design. Discover how this mixed-use project blends home, harvest, and community into one vision. Read More Sustainable Living in Rainier Beach Conifer is a five-story mixed-use housing complex in Rainier Beach designed for sustainable urban living and multi-generational community life. Featuring a daycare, gym, community kitchens, and a green stormwater courtyard, it blends housing and shared spaces. Discover how this design fosters connection and environmental stewardship. Read More Rebuilding Community In Seattle’s Central Area, student teams envisioned housing that preserves affordability and strengthens neighborhood connections. Their designs include spaces for seniors and youth aging out of foster care, plus shared amenities like a community kitchen and food co-op. Read More
