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Dancers perform with veils at the newly opened Sylvan Theater in 1922

Designed in 1921. Still Standing. A recent Seattle Times feature revisits the long journey of four cedar columns — architectural remnants from the University of Washington’s original 1861 building — and the thoughtful student design that gave them a lasting home. After the original downtown … Read More

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MSRE Students at PNW Challenge Fourteen Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) students recently wrapped up the 2025 Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge—an annual capstone competition that gives students the opportunity to step into the role of a developer and pitch creative, real-world … 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 We are proud to announce the induction of four outstanding individuals into the College of Built Environments Roll of Honor. This year’s distinguished honorees are: Ms. L. Jane Hastings Mr. Benjamin F. McAdoo, Jr. Professor David E. Miller Professor … Read More

Students, mentors, and faculty gather in a sunlit, modern event space for the College of Built Environments Mentorship Program Year-End Celebration. A large screen at the front displays a purple UW slide with cherry blossoms and the text “CBE Mentor Program Year-End Celebration.” Tables are full, and a speaker addresses the audience from a podium.

Mentorship Program Hits New High As the College of Built Environments (CBE) Mentorship Program concludes, we celebrate a record year of connection, growth, and impact. The program pairs students with experienced professionals to support their transition from college to career through one-on-one guidance, career exploration, … Read More

Sarah Chu (left) and Hadley Masiel (right)

Landscape Architecture Student Scholars We’re proud to announce that Sarah Chu (MLA ’25) and Hadley Masiel (BLA ’25) have been named 2025 Olmsted Scholars by the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF), joining a national cohort of 91 student leaders recognized for their commitment to sustainable … Read More

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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

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Carrying the Baton: Mentorship and Representation in Architecture This spring, the Department of Architecture hosted the 2025 UW Architecture Alumni Awards, a bi-annual program that recognizes the significant contributions of alumni from the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs. Among this year’s recipients was Leon Bridges, FAIA, … Read More

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Four CBE students named to the 2025 Husky 100 We are excited to celebrate Braedyn Reed, Kort Maeda, Lela Cooper, and Trevin Thompson, who have been named to the 2025 Husky 100. This prestigious recognition honors 100 students from across the University of Washington for … Read More

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Branden Born offers insight on downtown Seattle’s recovery Urban Design Professor Branden Born contributed expert analysis to a new report highlighting downtown Seattle’s steady post-pandemic recovery, with key indicators showing signs of renewed vibrancy. | Axios… Read More