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Cardboard figurines in Gould Court

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Jul 11, 2025In Memoriam: John Edward Mahlum FAIA (1939–2025)Remembering John Mahlum FAIA, a UW alumnus and architect whose legacy includes the restoration of Suzzallo Library and decades of leadership at Mahlum Architects.Read more Jul 9, 2025CBE Summer Picks & PlansWhich CBE faculty or staff member is rewatching Freaks & Geeks? Who’s off to Italy for playwriting? Who’s rescuing marine mammals? See what’s bringing our community joy this summer, and share yours on Instagram with #CBEsummer.Read more CBE Staff pose together during graduation ceremonyJul 7, 2025Where Design Meets StructureIn this year’s Barry Onouye Endowed Studio, students turned to timber to explore how material and form evolve together, pushing boundaries through full-scale construction.Read more Students building wooden structure in front of Gould HallJul 7, 2025From Cardboard to Campus Benches: How ARCH 231 Turns Ideas into Built ExperiencesHands-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 view of Gould Court with cardboard figures
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