Japan Studio Spring 2013, Ken Tadashi Oshima, Associate Professor | Arch 506/402 This graduate/undergraduate architecture studio investigates the nature of Metabolic urbanism from pre-modern times to the present through a 10-day study tour to Japan during spring break 2013 as the basis for...

A storm has just passed through Seattle leaving nearly 50 large-scale tectonic models in its wake. Over the past eight weeks, ARCH 501 graduate students have developed conceptual ideas for farmer’s markets, mixed-use timber high-rises, and urban waterway research facilities. Inspired by...

( This is the last post on the Mexico Studio as we have completed the program and went our separate ways. We hope this gives an insight into a great program and amazing place.)  Mexico City: Mid Review & Oaxaca field trip After a grueling mid-review featuring an all-star jury from Seattle...

Our 401 Studio, Exotic Hybrids: A Mosaic in the Park, revolves around the concept of bringing together components of different origin. The studio began with a preliminary two-week project, exploring multiple kinds of hybrids through proposals for a small café in Volunteer Park on Capitol...

In the 1950s, Corbusier had grand visions for the capitol complex in Chandigarh, India and for the most part left his signature mark in the masterpieces of the High Court and the Secretariat. One third of the plaza triad however was left out. A piece of land remains undeveloped and untouched,...

The Market Hall studio is one of four ARCH 501 tectonic studios this term taking deep dive investigations into the skin and bones of buildings. This studio is developing design proposals for a neighborhood market hall where local growers, vintners, distillers, and crafts people can sell...