Recognizing the tremendous impact of COVID-19 on the physical, mental and financial health of millions of people in the communities where we live and work, Mithun has committed financial support to three organizations working hard to provide support and services for their regions’ most vulnerable residents. Learn more and, if you are able, consider adding your support to their critical campaigns: https://mithun.com/2020/04/17/support-for-our-communities-in-need/
Posted: 04.17.2020
Landscapes that Welcome: Mithun’s Dakota Keene shares secrets and symbolism behind the design of open spaces at the National Nordic Museum in the current issue of Nordic Kultur magazine. Support the museum by ordering a copy at https://www.nnmstore.org/s/shop
Posted: 04.15.2020
The late Michael Sorkin was an architect, design critic, teacher and outspoken “voice of architecture with a purpose.” Mithun partner Craig Hodgetts reflects on Michael’s talent and humanism within this collection of tributes published by Architectural Record. https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14534-friends-and-colleagues-remember-michael-sorkin
Posted: 04.06.2020
We’re thankful for community non-profits that are ramping up efforts to provide the public with educational experiences online during their temporary closure. Our waterfront neighbor and collaborator, Seattle Aquarium launched a new digital program today with videos, activities, trivia and story times around a different theme each week – starting with Sea Otters (March 30 – April 3). Check out the live webcams of charismatic marine mammals and videos of favorite exhibits, including the Harbor Seals and Window on Washington Waters exhibits designed by Mithun. https://www.seattleaquarium.org/experience-aquarium-anywhere
Posted: 03.31.2020
Some affordable housing providers that we work with in the Bay Area have had to discontinue on-site food pantries as part of current pandemic response. San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is facing an unprecedented challenge to support these vulnerable residents who are currently food insecure, as well as actively preparing to support those who may now be facing hunger as a result of lost hours, wages, or jobs. Learn about their COVID-19 response initiatives including pop-up and drive-through pantries, and how you can help: https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/response-to-covid19/
Posted: 03.28.2020
Mithun sustainability integration leader Hilary Noll recently spoke about our approach to justice and equity in design at a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) event. Check out this brief summary of key takeaways from the panel discussion. As Hilary expressed, “In trying times such as these, the socio-economic disparities of place and environment are felt even more – but it’s also an opportunity for remembering our inter-relatedness and demonstrating collective action.” https://bit.ly/2WIIghK #socialequity #DesignforPositiveChange
Posted: 03.25.2020
During the National Nordic Museum's temporary closure, you can still experience and learn about the building design online! Here, Mithun partner Rich Franko shares how themes of homeland, mythic landscapes and community welcome influenced the immersive museum design. https://bit.ly/3bc0mfW
Posted: 03.21.2020
The Liberty Bank Building is a Landscape Architecture Foundation 2020 Case Study Investigation (CSI) project! We're excited to collaborate with University of Washington College of Built Environments Dept of #LandscapeArchitecture to explore and document the project's environmental, social and economic benefits. #DesignforPositiveChange https://www.lafoundation.org/news/2019/12/2020-csi-teams
Posted: 03.10.2020
Our thoughts are with Nashville and our friends at Metro Nashville, Hawkins Partners, Inc. landscape architects and Smith Gee Studio. We worked closely with these wonderful people on Ascend Amphitheater and are sending strength and light to your community as you rebuild during this challenging time. #NashvilleStrong
Posted: 03.05.2020
Attending the Building Museums Symposium in Chicago this week? Join Mithun’s Rich Franko for “Listening to Children—Getting Started on a Visitor Experience Master Plan" at 3pm pm March 5th. Hear about the new Louisiana Children's Museum's unorthodox Reggio Emilia-inspired process to engage young children in the visitor experience master plan, how kids think and express themselves in drawings and words, and LCM’s institutional commitment to continue to keep children at the center of planning, design and future programming. https://bit.ly/2vqR5Sb Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums (MAAM) Studio Matthews #MithunMuseums #DesignforPositiveChange
Posted: 03.03.2020
