Student Work
Course Description
LINKS
Student: Tessa White
Studio: ARCH 503 — Rick Mohler — Fall 2025
Location: Seattle, Washington
Project Description
LINKS reimagines student housing in Rainier Beach as a place where living, learning, and community intersect. At its core is an interior courtyard that offers light, fresh air, and a quiet retreat from surrounding traffic. More than just an open space, the courtyard acts as the social heart of the project, encouraging daily interaction and creating a sense of belonging among residents.
The building’s shared amenities are oriented inward, framing views of the courtyard and strengthening visual and social connections. This design fosters an environment where students naturally gather, study, and connect. Above, rooftop greenhouses and gardens expand the project’s impact by supporting urban agriculture initiatives tied to a nearby culinary school. These spaces provide opportunities for hands-on learning, food production, and community engagement. By linking housing with food-based programming, LINKS creates a living system where residents, students, and neighbors come together through shared experiences, reinforcing both sustainability and social cohesion.
Images from LINKS.
