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  • Seahaus wins in Townhouse Design Competition

    July 28, 2026

    Seahaus rendering of 10-unit townhouse commons

    Seven floor plans have been selected as winners in the Washington Starter Home Plan’s Townhouse Design Competition. The goal of the competition is to create compact and liveable townhouses for Washington households. Winning designs were chosen from 30 submittals from 19 individuals and firms across the state. Each winning plan now moves into the next…


  • In memoriam: remembering six built environment leaders

    June 26, 2026

    Architecture Hall

    The College of Built Environments remembers Leon Bridges Sr., Grant Hildebrand, Phillip Jacobson, John Mahlum, Anne Vernez Moudon and Betty Wagner and their lasting impact on CBE, the University of Washington and the built environment.


  • CITY ERASED connects Seattle’s past to its future

    May 21, 2026

    CITY ERASED: Mapping Seattle’s Highway Cut reconstructs the neighborhoods and communities displaced by the construction of I-5 through archival research, mapping and digital storytelling. The exhibition was recently featured in The Seattle Times’ Pacific NW Magazine.


  • Ken T. Oshima and Rob Hutchison explore new housing possibilities through Seattle DADU design

    May 2, 2026

    Building with dark wood paneling

    A Seattle DADU designed by UW Architecture professor Robert Hutchison for fellow professor Ken Tadashi Oshima demonstrates how compact housing can support evolving lifestyles through thoughtful design inspired by Japanese architecture.


  • In Memoriam: Leon Bridges Sr., FAIA, NOMAC

    April 27, 2026

    Headshot - Leon Bridges

    Headshot - Leon Bridges We are saddened to announce the passing of 2025 Architecture Distinguished Alumnus Leon Bridges Sr., FAIA, NOMAC, on April 13, 2026. He was 93. Leon Bridges received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Washington in 1960 and an MBA from Loyola University Maryland in 1984. He founded the…


  • 2026 Husky 100 Spotlight: Johann Castro-Salgado (B.A. Arch Design '26)

    April 20, 2026

    Johann Castro-Salgado

    Johann Castro-Salgado, an architecture student at the University of Washington, has been named to the 2026 Husky 100. Recognized for his leadership, mentorship and commitment to equity, Johann has built strong connections between students, faculty and professionals across the design community.