In these rapidly changing times, it's more important than ever to engage in critical research that challenges practice norms, proposes new paths and integrates diverse knowledge sets. Learn about our latest efforts and the five firm-wide focus areas for Mithun R+D: https://mithun.com/2020/10/06/2020-vision-for-mithun-rd/ (clickable link in bio)
Posted: 10.06.2020
Pivoting to meet evolving community needs, Louisiana Children’s Museum has opened its doors to serve as a school site for Langston Hughes Academy kindergarten and pre-k classes, enabling socially distanced in-person learning. “It’s like Christmas. This is the most excited I’ve been about school in awhile,” school principal Carrie Bevans told the newspaper. “And the kids are thrilled ... there’s all these hands-on materials we’ve never had before.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3cSA0BU (clickable link in bio) 📷: @k7scott
Posted: 10.02.2020
Two Mithun projects—ARTS at King Street Station and Liberty Bank Building—were recognized with 2020 AIA Washington Council Civic Design Awards. It’s an honor to work with visionary clients Community Roots Housing and the City of Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, and our many project partners to support positive change in our communities. ARTS was designed as Schacht Aslani Architects with Olson Kundig, gallery consultant. https://bit.ly/36gXQFT 📷: ARTS photos by Benjamin Benschneider, LBB photos by @k7scott
Posted: 09.29.2020
Congratulations, Chatham University, Seattle University and UC Irvine for earning a place on Princeton Review’s 2021 Green Honor Roll! It’s been our pleasure working with you on deep green campus facilities and planning. Shown in images are Chatham University Eden Hall Campus (AIA COTE Top Ten Project, Net Zero Energy target), Seattle University Center for Science Innovation (LEED Gold target), and UC Irvine Mesa Court Towers (LEED Platinum certified). https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings/green-guide/green-honor-roll 📷: photos by @brucedamonte, illustration by Bluepost
Posted: 09.17.2020
The National Nordic Museum has reopened in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood! The general public is welcome to explore indoor exhibits and grounds Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Read more about timed tickets and other details to plan your visit: https://www.nordicmuseum.org/welcomeback. And, to get ready, you can learn more about the museum’s landscape design in a new ideas post written by Dakota Keene: “Landscapes that Welcome.” (link in bio) 📷: @brucedamonte
Posted: 09.11.2020
Schools and families are jumping into the new academic year across the country! With many Puget Sound area schools opening in a distance learning model this fall, our designers are exploring options for outdoor education to balance children’s expanded on-screen time, and strengthen programmatic and operational resilience as future re-occupation of learning facilities occurs. What are some strategies that your campus or family are testing out? Share your thoughts and stay tuned for ideas from our community. Shown in this photo is the central stair at Blakely Elementary School on Bainbridge Island. 📷: @k7scott
Posted: 09.05.2020
Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing at @UCSanDiego has achieved @USGBC #LEEDGold certification! The community’s residential spaces are anchored by the Exchange, a dynamic student resource center with multi-purpose amenity and gathering spaces, university offices and support programs to promote health and wellness. This facility activates the campus edge and defines a welcoming gateway and public plaza for special events like farmers markets, concerts, graduate student lectures and art installations. Read about sustainable features of Nuevo East, Mithun’s third design-build collaboration with @HenselPhelps and UC San Diego: https://mithun.com/2020/08/28/uc-san-diego-nuevo-east-is-leed-gold-certified/ (clickable link in bio) 📷: Alex Nye
Posted: 08.29.2020
Today is @ACEMentor Day of Action! Join us in supporting youth interested in Architecture, Construction, Engineering and related fields. Mithun provides annual donations towards the ACE college sponsorship program, and our integrated design team has participated as mentors for the past 16 years. Learn more about the program and how to get involved: www.acementor.org/ #ACEDay2020
Posted: 08.25.2020
Design-build Done Right. The John W. Walstrum Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology co-locates manufacturing-related programs and workforce development activities in a signature, state-of-the-art facility that serves as a magnet for students, teachers and industry partners. Located at the main entry to campus, the Walstrum Center is a gateway to the college and applied technology education—putting the college’s mission and programs on display. The project recently received a 2020 Design-Build National Award of Merit from @DBIAnational! Congratulations to our partners, @CloverParkTech and Mortenson. https://bit.ly/34n7LsG (clickable link in bio) 📷: @k7scott
Posted: 08.21.2020
We are excited to participate in @seaarchitecture’s 23th Annual Architectural Model Exhibit, “Iterations,” with both digital and physical models from the 2023 Uber Skyport Mobility Hub competition. Mithun’s “SkyPark” design concept in Los Angeles accommodates pedestrians, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) operations, electric bikes and scooters, charging infrastructure and connection to transit with an expansive public amenity at the ground level. Learn more via the online gallery or visit in-person: https://sites.google.com/view/safmodelexhibit/exhibitors/mithun (clickable link in bio). Renders: Plomp
Posted: 08.20.2020
