Skip to content

Category: Architecture

Architecture (67)

Black and white photo of the exterior of Architecture Hall Celebrating Faculty Retirements Congratulations to Kimo Griggs, Peter Cohan, Steve Badanes, and Darlene Septelka—four extraordinary educators whose decades of teaching, mentorship, and leadership have left a lasting impact. Read More
graduates Congratulations, Class of 2025! We are proud to celebrate a remarkable group of architects, planners, designers, developers, and builders who have embodied care, collaboration, and responsibility. Read More
Dubs giving a high five Honoring CBE Faculty & Staff The 2025 awardees represent the best of who we are—supporting students, advancing our programs, and making a lasting impact through teaching, service, and leadership. Read More
Dancers perform with veils at the newly opened Sylvan Theater in 1922 Designed in 1921. Still Standing. In 1921, a UW architecture student reimagined the future of four historic columns from the university’s original building. His winning design became Sylvan Grove Theater — a lasting space of reflection, memory, and student legacy. | Seattle Times Read More
Odle Middle School Bellevue, WA Celebrating 3MT Success Master’s student Lakshmipriya Rajakumar was named a finalist in UW’s Three Minute Thesis competition for her research on optimizing daylight and visual comfort in schools. Read More
Architecture Hall at the University of Washington, showcasing its iconic architecture with a blend of historic and modern design elements. CBE Roll of Honor Announced This year's distinguished honorees are Ms. L. Jane Hastings, Mr. Benjamin F. McAdoo, Jr., Professor David E. Miller, and Professor Anne Vernez Moudon. Read More
Team of rowers cheering with trophy CBE Student Part of Rowing Success Congratulations to Ryan Martin, a BA in Architectural Studies student, for helping the UW men’s rowing team win the 2025 IRA National Championship. Read More
Left: interior of a home. Right: view of wooded area outside of home. Orcas Island Home Embraces the Wild Architecture Professor Vikram Prakash and his wife Leah Martin Orcas Island home is showcased among two other residences in the area that are designed to embrace nature. | The Seattle Times Read More
Two men shaking hands in a crowd of people Carrying the Baton: Mentorship and Representation in Architecture Mentorship is not simply guidance. In architecture—where Black professionals represent less than 2% of licensed architects in Washington state, reflecting national disparities—mentorship is resilience, opportunity, and transformation. The careers of Leon Bridges, Donald King, and Rico Quirindongo show how mentorship can disrupt exclusion, cultivate leadership, and build a more inclusive profession. Read More