architecture
December 4, 2021
The midcentury view
A new book finally shines a spotlight on Paul Hayden Kirk, ’37, who set the standard for Northwest modernist architecture.
September 4, 2021
A life in design
Nin Truong brings creativity and sustainability to the world of public art, skateboarding and apparel.
March 8, 2021
The greater Gould
Gould Hall’s original designers created a building that could be modified to serve new generations of students and faculty in the design disciplines.
December 7, 2020
Building a future
After holding down a job at Mod Pizza, Amanda Henritze sees bigger things in her future in architecture.
August 23, 2020
Under Astra’s spell
A Latvian refugee from World War II, the colorful Astra Zarina had a vision to bring UW architecture students to Rome. Today, her students are making sure she is not forgotten.
March 30, 2020
Bonjour, Paris
Meredith Clausen, an architectural historian, shares her Paris apartments with UW scholars.
August 25, 2019
The Burke, unwrapped
In an exciting new building designed by renowned architect Tom Kundig, the Burke Museum's work all comes out into the open.
December 1, 2018
Richard Haag, 1923-2018
Richard Haag was the only person to receive two Presidential Awards for Design Excellence from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
June 22, 2018
The Innovation File: A study in persistence
Dennis Edmondson, ’80, ’13, invented the studs inside the Nanoengineering & Sciences Building.
December 28, 2017
Forging new links
A new type of fire-resistant wood reduces atmospheric carbon and can be made of damaged trees. Could it revive depressed economies in Washington’s rural timber communities?
December 16, 2016
Australia's architect
Jennifer Taylor, a native-born Aussie, passed away at 80 years old last year.
June 1, 2015
Norman Johnston, 1918-2015
Professor Emeritus Norman Johnston had the buttons on his blazers replaced by those bearing the University of Washington’s crest; such was his love for this University.
December 1, 2014
Sweet success
A keen eye for design drives Michael and Mark Klebeck's doughnut dynasty.
September 1, 2014
Architecture at 100
The UW’s internationally-known architecture department enters its second century with bold designs on the future.
December 1, 2012
Building a way out
A unique partnership will bring a school, and designs for a hopeful future, to girls in Afghanistan.
June 1, 2012
Uncompromising vision
One of America’s most celebrated architects, Steven Holl knows something about charting his own path.
March 1, 2012
At the apex
Architect Steven Holl, ’71, was awarded the highest honor in his field—the American Institute of Architects 2012 Gold Medal.
March 1, 2010
A style for the elements
“Modern Views: A Conversation on Northwest Modern Architecture" highlights the region's distinctive style.
June 1, 2007
The Padelford maze
Some buildings on the UW campus evoke awe or nostalgia, but others elicit a different kind of response: confusion and frustration.
December 1, 2001
Career in service
For more than 50 years, Betty Wagner, ’51, has stayed a remarkable professional course-librarian and head of the UW’s Architecture-Urban Planning Library.
Architect of the Towers
A native of Seattle, Minoru Yamasaki, ’34, was born on Dec. 1, 1912, in a cold-water tenement in the Yesler Hill district of Seattle. His most famous work was the World Trade Center.
September 1, 2001
Row show
While most Huskies take them for granted, our Greek Row houses are architectural gems that some day might comprise a historic district.
December 1, 2000
Hermann Pundt, 1927-2000
Hermann Pundt was a professor of architecture and art history at the University of Washington for 32 years.
June 1, 2000
Real estate launch
The Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies is being launched with the help of a $1 million gift from former Regent H. Jon Runstad, '65, and his wife, Judy, '74.
September 1, 1995
Montlake centennial
How fate, vision and some shameless boosters transformed logged-over land into a beloved campus.
December 1, 1990
The new Allen Library
The new Kenneth S. Allen Library opened its doors to unequivocal praise from librarians, faculty, students and local architecture critics.
June 1, 1990
Unlocking beauty
Renowned furniture artist and designer George Nakashima is the UW’s 1990 Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus.