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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
Odle Middle School Bellevue, WA Celebrating 3MT Success Lakshmipriya Rajakumar, a Master’s student in Architecture, was recently named a finalist in the University of Washington’s prestigious Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals. She had the opportunity to present her innovative thesis, “Optimizing Daylight and Visual Comfort in a … Read More
Group of students smiling 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
Team of rowers cheering with trophy CBE Student Part of Rowing Success 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. This win marks UW’s 21st national title—more than any other … Read More
Cherry blossoms over a walkway Real Estate Transfer Paths Real estate students Cameron Wilbur, Teera Bangsaruntipya, and Helen Lee recently gave insight into their achievements, academic journeys, and post-graduation plans Read more in a Spring UW Transfer Newsletter.… 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
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