Three Remarkable Architecture Faculty Members Retiring in 2025
June 18, 2025
The College of Built Environments honors the retirements of architecture faculty Kimo Griggs, Peter Cohan, and Steve Badanes, each of whom are remarkable educators whose decades of teaching, mentorship, and leadership have left a lasting mark on the UW community.
Architecture Student Ryan Martin Helps UW Rowing Claim National Championship
June 1, 2025
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.
Donald I. King's Elevation to NOMA Council
May 14, 2025
Donald I King, FAIA, NOMAC is an Affiliate Professor of Architecture in the University of Washington College of Built Environments. He is an architect, planner, and educator with over 50 years of experience in community-focused planning, urban design, architectural design, and project management. Among his many community service positions, Donald is the co-founder and…
Alums Daniel Simons, FAIA and Erin Feeny featured in ARCHITECT magazine
April 24, 2025
Photo Credit: Bruce Damonte Congratulations to Daniel Simons, FAIA (M Arch 1997) and Erin Feeny (M Arch 2012) Principal and Associate respectively at David Baker Architects (DBA) in Oakland, CA on their recent coverage in ARCHITECT magazine. The article, "Africatown Plaza: A Living Monument to Culture, Community, and Permanence in Seattle's Central District" describes…
2025 Alumni Awards Recap
April 22, 2025
Thank you to all who joined us for the 2025 Architecture Alumni Awards. It was a joy to come together and celebrate the remarkable impact of our alumni community. We were proud to honor four outstanding graduates in two award categories for their leadership, innovation and service to the field: Distinguished Alumni Award Leon…
Student Recap: AIA Large Firm Roundtable Deans’ Forum
April 22, 2025
AIA Large Firm Roundtable Deans’ Forum October 16th, 2024 AIA New York | Center for Architecture This past October, I was invited to the AIA Large Firm Roundtable Deans’ Forum in New York City as the student representative of UW’s Department of Architecture. This event was attended by CEOs and leaders of the top…
