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) Adaptive Reuse (11) 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 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 Columbia City Substation Reimagined This project transforms the Columbia City Substation into a vibrant community art center. Inspired by the flow of water and electrical currents, the design celebrates the link between nature and creativity. Discover how an industrial relic becomes a new hub for artistic energy. Read More Reimagining Magnuson Park Fire Station This project transforms Magnuson Park’s historic fire and gas stations into a grocery store, welcome center, and community business space. Salvaged wood structures echo the site’s iconic arches, while redesigned gardens reveal the park’s layered history. Discover how the design reshapes relationships between visitors, buildings, and landscape. Read More Transforming a Substation into Community Space Students reimagined a former Seattle City Light substation as a vibrant artist collective and café. Inspired by Magnolia’s topography and neighborhood flow, the design includes galleries, housing, courtyards, and pathways that invite community connection. Learn how adaptive reuse turns an industrial site into a creative hub. 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 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 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
