MITHŪN

Overview

Working closely with housing staff, faculty and student groups, Mithun created a design concept to address the need for additional independent living alternatives for undergraduates. Nordheim Court, located a half-mile from campus, includes four-bedroom townhouses over apartments, gathering spaces and underground parking. The design takes advantage of an existing pond, southern exposure and access to the Burke-Gilman Trail. The project incorporates sustainable design principles including certified woods, recycled products, saving existing trees and using the pond for storm water retention. The pedestrian-oriented student housing neighborhood established a precedent for University of Washington as the school’s first registered LEED® project.

Awards

2006
AIA Housing Committee Awards, Category: Multi-family Housing – Honor

2005
AIA Seattle Honor Awards for Washington Architecture, Commendation

2004
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Pillars of the Industry Award Finalist

2003
American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington Chapter (ASLA), Honor Award