University of Washington
―Interdisciplinary Engineering Building
Inclusive signage and messaging makes sure that all new engineering students feel welcome. This cool, inviting space has quickly become a hub for students across the College of Engineering.
Project
Interdisciplinary Engineering Building
Location
Seattle, Washington
Year
2025
Team
Principal: Kristine Matthews
Creative Director: Marta Bernstein
Designer: Jessica Cooper
Project Manager: Meg Graham
Creative Director: Marta Bernstein
Designer: Jessica Cooper
Project Manager: Meg Graham
Collaborators
Architect: KieranTimberlake
Categories
Donor Recognition, Wayfinding
The 76,000 sq ft IEB features new, modern spaces for collaborative learning, acting as an informal academic hub for undergraduate engineering majors. The building was designed for students with significant input from students. “They told us what they needed and we listened,” said Dan Ratner, the college’s associate dean for academic affairs. “The IEB was created to support the education and development of every student in the College of Engineering and to give them a sense of belonging.” We worked closely with the school’s Office of Inclusive Excellence to curate a dynamic welcome message just inside the entry, as well as inspiring quotes that can be discovered throughout the building’s study spaces.