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) Graduate (22) 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 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 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 BLOCK105 Builds Food Equity BLOCK105 is a community-centered design that supports food access and equity in Rainier Beach. Using mass timber and cost-saving prefabrication, the project shows how affordable, sustainable spaces can serve as models for other neighborhoods. Discover how design makes food systems more accessible and adaptable. 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 Bridging Community at Rainier Bridges at Rainier creates a mixed-use building with homes, shops, and live-work units that connect people through layered circulation and active public space. 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 Hjem: Courtyard Office for Connection In Copenhagen, students studied how architecture can foster comfort and belonging before designing Hjem, an office extension for Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter. Their proposal centers on a shared courtyard, natural materials, and abundant daylight. Learn how this design creates spaces that bring people together. 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 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 Pemberton Mill Unites Work and Community Pemberton Mill in British Columbia blends workforce housing, a sawmill, and community spaces to support wildfire recovery and sustainable forestry. Built from salvaged materials, it offers lodging, workshops, and gathering areas for seasonal workers and locals. Discover how this design turns resilience into a shared resource. 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 How ARCH 231 Turns Ideas into Built Experiences Hands-on learning meets creative design in ARCH 231: Making and Craft at UW's College of Built Environments. From cardboard figures to full-scale benches, students explore materials, scale, and fabrication through collaborative, real-world projects. Read More Architecture Student Ryan Martin Helps UW Rowing Claim National Championship Congratulations to Ryan Martin, a BA in Architectural Studies student, who was part of the University of Washington men’s rowing team that captured the 2025 IRA National Championship. Read More
