How can we transcend the traditional boundaries of practice and scale to address questions not yet asked? Learn about research and development at Mithun, from the firm's early days to current initiatives and what’s next. https://bit.ly/2HJuAbY #DesignforPositiveChange
After much anticipation, Nordic Museum opens on May 5 "with a grand ambition: telling the tales of 12,000 years of Nordic and Nordic-American life." The Seattle Times shares a peek inside the museum as final touches come together: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/visual-arts/mad-dash-to-the-finish-as-seattles-new-nordic-museum-prepares-for-its-grand-debut/
Design for Health: Mithun planner and architect Erin Christensen Ishizaki will explain how public health research and design unite as interventions to reduce chronic disease in the University of Washington Northwest Center for Public Health Practice's April session of “Hot Topics in Practice.”
The noon webinar on April 25th explores ways public health practitioners and designers can collaborate, and how built environment partnerships can address some of the most prevalent, costly and preventable health problems. To learn more and register: https://bit.ly/2FbJGou
Join us in celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Seward Park Audubon Center! It was a pleasure working with Audubon Washington and Seattle Parks and Recreation on the local environmental education center, and we're excited to mark this occasion by sponsoring Bird Week 2018.
Check out the spectrum of events, culminating on Saturday, April 28th with BIRD DAY. This is a great opportunity to explore Seattle's best birding areas with the city’s most experienced guides. Locate a free Bird Day bird walk in your neighborhood under the headline “Go Birding!” http://sewardpark.audubon.org/programs/bird-week
The annual HEADLINES exhibit is now underway at the University of Washington College of Built Environments. Visit Gould Hall through April 27 to view the show, which showcases the genesis and evolution of design ideas at Washington firms. Look for Mithun's presentation of the Nordic Museum design while you’re there! http://archpac.be.uw.edu/headlines/
We’re working to develop innovative, community-based solutions to sea level rise and severe storms in the Bay Area as part of the Resilient by Design Bay Area Challenge. Please join us TOMORROW at SPUR Oakland to learn about the Mithun Home Team's collaboration with the North Richmond community! The midday event is free and open to the public.
“What will Portland look like in 2035?” Portland Monthly looks at the city’s remarkable growth and new Comprehensive Plan. Mithun’s work on planning for the 4.7-acre Pepsi site redevelopment is featured. We’re excited to be working with Security Properties to craft a vibrant, 24/7 mixed-use community that supports Oregon growth goals. Read more: https://www.pdxmonthly.com/features/portland-real-estate-guide/
We look forward to celebrating Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation's 10 years of positive impact building homes and community in San Francisco. Join us at the Birthday Dinner on April 19th!
Mithun’s Anne Torney will discuss equity and practice at AI.18, the Architectural Intelligence Conference, with leaders from Perkins Eastman, Noll & Tam Architects and Anderson Brulé Architects. Join us for "Women in Leadership on Equity and Practice" on 3/23! http://bit.ly/2tLtlGL AIA Silicon Valley AIA SCV Women in Architecture - WIA
Urban Land Institute explores the recent boom in U.S. student housing, and what’s ahead. Check out the article for insights from Mithun's Bill LaPatra and leading-edge projects at University of California, Irvine and UC San Diego. http://bit.ly/2GVgCmt