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The Seattle Times reports on the grand opening of the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion designed by LMN Architects in collaboration with Thinc Design.

“The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion transports passersby from the concrete shore of the Salish Sea — with groaning ferry horns, electric bikes whizzing by and schools of pedestrians spilling off nearby cruise ships — to a tropical oasis.

“The building’s design, overseen by Seattle-based architecture firm LMN and Thinc Design, is state-of-the-art. Gone are the dark tunnels illuminated by exhibits in traditional aquariums. At the cedar, concrete and glass Ocean Pavilion, natural light and a view of the bay are blended with blissful scenes from the turquoise seas and mangrove trees of Indonesia.”

For read the article, visit The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/inside-the-seattle-aquariums-new-tropical-exhibit-and-tricky-conservation-balancing-act/

The wait is now over! The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion designed by LMN Architects in collaboration with Thinc Design opens tomorrow Thursday.

“Step out of the Pacific Northwest and into a warm, bright and vibrant underwater world teeming with life. Join us to discover the wonders of a reef ecosystem in the Coral Triangle—a region in the Indo-Pacific so rich in biodiversity that’s it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean”! You’ll come face to face with 3,500 animals and plants: sharks, rays, schooling fish, mangroves, nearly 30 species of coral and so much more.

“As a complement to the habitat experience, the Ocean Pavilion will tell an unforgettable story about Earth’s one ocean through state-of-the-art digital storytelling. Guests of all ages will come away with a deepened understanding that all waters are connected. That our fate and the ocean’s are one and the same. And that, together, we can make a difference for the ocean we all depend on.”

To learn more about the Ocean Pavilion and to buy tickets for the weekend visit the Seattle Aquarium website: https://www.seattleaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium/campus/ocean-pavilion/

Also featured on the summer issue of Fast Company Magazine, the Interactive Learning Pavilion at UC Santa Barbara has been honored with an Honorable Mention under the Wellness Category of the Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards.

As the growing student population at University of California, Santa Barbara exceeded existing classroom capacity, there was a strong need for the new Interactive Learning Pavilion, which promotes experiential learning in five lecture halls, three active learning spaces, and 20 flexible classrooms.

The new heartbeat of campus, the building is a porous structure with many exterior gathering spaces that welcome all to enter and explore. Inspired by its natural surroundings, the architecture and material palette take advantage of the climate and echo local geological conditions. Ultimately, the building establishes a welcoming new place for social interaction and innovation at UCSB.

To learn more about the project, visit LMN Architects:

Featured on the Summer issue of Fast Company Magazine, the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building has been honored in two categories of the Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards.

The Seattle Convention Center Summit building presents a transformative opportunity at the intersection of an emerging culture of the delegate of the future, the evolving trends in the convention center industry and the development of Seattle’s urban core. As a catalyst for revitalizing and re-connecting Seattle’s core neighborhoods, the integration of Summit with its surroundings will be the basis for a rich and unique experience for both delegates and residents, an experience that is unique to Seattle.

To learn more about the project, visit LMN Architects: https://lmnarchitects.com/project/washington-state-convention-center-addition

The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce reports on the new Forest Trailhead at the Woodland Park Zoo designed by LMN Architects.

“The thematic focus of Forest Trailhead is conservation awareness. Visitors will experience the wildlife of the world's forests firsthand while also learning about conservation efforts by the zoo and its partners to preserve those habitats, providing a hopeful view on the future of forests and the animals and people who depend on them. Throughout the exhibit's landscape, indigenous art and interpretation will further enrich the visitor experience and honor the cultural heritage of the region.”

For more information, visit The Daily Journal of Commerce:

Continuing with the coverage related to the new Forest Trailhead at the Woodland Park Zoo designed by LMN Architects, e-architect.com from the UK publishes new images of the project.

Jennifer DuHamel, Principal at LMN Architects, comments: “We were inspired by the aspirations of Woodland Park Zoo to not only build empathy toward our natural world and inspire guests with conservation stories but also to use architecture and programming to move guests toward taking real conservation action. Together we designed an innovative, flexible armature for conservation action, including education, conversation, hands-on activities, and events which are surrounded by dynamic forest life.

“This project has been a true collaboration with Woodland Park Zoo and the local community, with a particular focus on exploring design ideas with groups who have been traditionally underrepresented at the zoo. With connection as its watchword, the new pavilion signals the future of zoo experiences, where visitors are given agency to find their own path, uncovering the inherent interconnectedness of the world’s forests.”

Learn more at e-architect:

Forest Trailhead, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle - e-architect LMN Architects has designed the new Forest Trailhead at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, establishing a centre for inspiration and education

The Architect's Newspaper has published the exclusive on the new Forest Trailhead at Woodland Park Zoo designed by LMN Architects in Seattle.

“At Woodland Park Zoo, a new pavilion built using mass plywood and a forest landscape exhibit will literally elevate the visitor’s understanding of forest habitats, ecosystems, and conservation efforts. LMN Architects is leading the project, which encompasses the new building and its immersive surroundings to make for a zoo trip that is interactive, multi-sensory, and educational.”

Learn more at The Architect’s Newspaper:

LMN Architects unveils a new pavilion at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo that uses mass plywood At Woodland Park Zoo, a new pavilion from LMN Architects built using mass plywood and a forest landscape exhibit elevates, literally, the visitor’s understanding of forest habitats and ecosystems and conservation efforts being made globally to keep them green and thriving.

Discover how LMN Architects worked with Microsoft and its partners to build the award-winning East Campus in Redmond, Washington. The Urban Land Institute has named the East Campus modernization project one of 10 winners of the 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence. Our project not only represents high standards of achievement in the land use profession, but it was also recognized for low-carbon development.

The new East Campus reflects Microsoft’s commitment to employees and the Puget Sound community. It is designed to enhance productivity and create optimal spaces for hybrid work, thoughtfully built with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, wellness, preservation of nature, and fostering community.

Learn more: https://americas.uli.org/east-campus-modernization-project-uli-americas-awards-for-excellence-winner/

We are excited for August! The new Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion designed by LMN Architects in collaboration with Thinc Design opens August 29th. The Seattle Times has reported on the imminent opening and has published a new aerial video of the project.

“The 50,000-square-foot exhibit space is already transforming the city’s central waterfront, and will feature the region’s largest tropical reef ecosystem, with sharks, rays, other animals and plants. The expansion is the aquarium’s most ambitious and costly undertaking since it opened more than 45 years ago in a wooden building at Pier 59.”

For more information, visit The Seattle Times:

Here’s when Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion will open The 50,000-square-foot exhibit will feature the region's largest tropical reef ecosystem, with sharks, rays and other animals and plants.

We are very pleased to celebrate LMN Architects has received several distinctions from the jury that organized the Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards.

Every year, Fast Company editors’ pore over thousands of applications from some of the brightest minds in design and business in the United States and around the world. This year the Seattle Convention Center Summit building received an honorable mention in the Interior Design category and was named a finalist in the Hospitality category. Additionally, the Interactive Learning Pavilion, University of California-Santa Barbara, received an honorable mention in the Wellness category.

We invite everyone to learn more about the program and all the winners:

Innovation by Design Awards 2024 | Fast Company The winners and honorees of Fast Company's annual design awards

We are pleased to celebrate the construction progress at the new Steven S. Wymer Hall at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed by LMN Architects and the P3 team led by Vermilion – Campbell.

Principal, Mark Nicol at LMN Architects, comments: “Wymer Hall pushes the boundaries forward for learning environments that provide opportunities for in-person, remote, and hybrid learning. Illinois has long been a leader in this space, and it has been an honor to work with them to further that mission.”

Set to open in 2025, this state-of-the-art building will help prepare Illinois students for futures of purpose and impact. A partnership between Gies Business and campus, this hybrid educational facility will be home to much-needed collaboration spaces, traditional and flexible classrooms, informal learning environments, content creation studios, as well as academic offices and support spaces.

We invite everyone to check out a short new film that captures a day in the construction site with Dean Jeffrey Brown:

A Tour Inside Steven S. Wymer Hall Since breaking ground on Steven S. Wymer Hall in April 2023, construction teams have been hard at work to prepare the building for a 2025 opening. Check in o...

As we prepare to get ready for Weekend in Seattle, LMN is extremely pleased to join the festivities in the United States and around the globe.

We honor the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate all the beautiful identities that make our communities stronger by reminding us to be the best version of ourselves.

Together we are loud and proud. Happy Pride!!!!!

Continuing with the news related to the 2024 Wood in Architecture awards, Architectural Record has published the seven winning projects including Founders Hall at the University of Washington Foster School of Business designed by LMN Architects.

“Last week during the run of the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit WoodWorks – Wood Products Council revealed the winners of its 2024 Wood in Architecture Awards, which honor excellence and innovation in American building projects that utilize mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design.”

For more information, visit Architectural Record: https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16949-woodworks-announces-2024-wood-in-architecture-awards

Archello.com reports on the recently completed Field Arts & Events Hall designed by LMN Architects in collaboration with Mortenson.

Steve Raider-Ginsburg, Executive & Artistic Director at Field Arts & Events Hall, comments: “I have never been in a building in Port Angeles that offers so much flexibility and accessibility. Visitors to the area now have the option to attend a business luncheon on Monday in the conference center, a performance during the week in the auditorium, and then a jazz brunch in the lobby on the weekends. Since we celebrated the opening of the building, we have been busy almost every day and I have heard people say, ‘this is my fourth time at the Field Arts & Events Hall this week.’ As we embark on this new chapter, we are excited to welcome everyone to experience the building and to contribute to the Renaissance of the city post-covid. It is an honor to support the cultural vitality of the Pacific Northwest.”

To read the article:

Field Arts & Events Hall | LMN Architects | Archello LMN Architects is celebrating the recent completion of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles, Washington. The new civic and cultural center integr...

ArchDaily has published the first images of the recently completed Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles, Washington. The project designed and built by LMN Architects in collaboration with Mortenson celebrates local and regional artists, facilitates cultural enrichment in the area, and adds a new point of interest for visitors, entrepreneurs, and the local community.

Julie Adams, Partner at LMN Architects, comments: “It has been a privilege to work with the team at Field Arts & Events Hall, and to participate in a project that amplifies the energy of the Port Angeles waterfront. The project has been designed to welcome the business, cultural, and creative communities under one roof, and to become a new destination for all in this region. Observing audience members mingling in the lobby pre- and post-performance, attending live productions in the performance hall, or attending events on the conference space with its expansive water and mountain views – all flawlessly choreographed by Field Hall’s hard-working staff – have resulted in some exceptional experiences. We hope the Port Angeles community and the visitors to the area enjoy the building for many seasons to come.”

To read the article:

Field Arts & Events Hall / LMN Architects Completed in 2023 in Port Angeles, United States. Images by LMN Architects, Lara Swimmer/ESTO. Field Arts & Events Hall is a new performing arts and community gathering space on the city’s waterfront. The project celebrates local and...

In celebration of the 2024 WoodWorks Wood in Architecture award received by Founders Hall at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, we are proud to share a short film produced in collaboration with Strange Life productions.

Designed and built in collaboration with Hoffman Construction Company and Magnusson Klemencic Associates, the project reflects the highly social character of business in today’s world and the aspirations of the highly sustainable building to inspire future generations of business leaders.

The short film captures a day in the building, and includes interviews with Dean Frank Hodge, Principal Kate Westbrook, and Principal Robert Smith from LMN Architects.

To watch the film, visit:

Founders Hall, Foster School of Business LMN Architects in collaboration with Strange Life Productions interviews the team behind the Founders Hall, Foster School of Business at the University of Washington…

WoodWorks – Wood Products Council has announced its 2024 Wood in Architecture award winners, and we are very pleased to celebrate that Founders Hall at the University of Washington Foster School of Business designed by LMN Architects has been recognized with a Wood in Architecture award. Part of the larger Foster School of Business complex, the new Founders Hall greatly expands the business school’s capacity while improving the connection to the heart of historic Denny Yard. The project designed and built in collaboration with Hoffman Construction Company and Magnusson Klemencic Associates is the first fully mass timber building on campus.

Celebrating excellence and innovation in mass timber, heavy timber, light-frame, and hybrid building design the award program recognizes developers and design teams using wood in innovative ways that positively impact the environment and communities throughout the United States.

“In schools, offices, and community gathering spaces, this year’s winning projects exemplify wood’s undeniably positive influence in modern design. To the designers whose ingenuity and dedication make innovative wood projects happen—thank you for inspiring others to consider wood solutions, across building types and at any scale,” said WoodWorks President and CEO, Jennifer Cover.

To learn more about the award, visit the portal: https://www.woodworks.org/2024-wood-in-architecture-awards/

The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce reports on the nomination of the East Campus Modernization project for the 2024 ULI Americas Award for Excellence. A consortium of architects and general contractors worked together to design and build the project, including LMN Architects, NBBJ, WRNS Studio and ZGF Architects.

“The Urban Land Institute (ULI) recently announced the 18 finalists for its 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence. This prestigious awards program was established in 1979 and recognizes projects in the real estate industry for excellence and achievements in marketplace acceptance, design, planning, technology, amenities, economic impact, management, community engagement, innovation, and sustainability.”: https://www.djc.com/news/ae/12164152.html

Today Architectural Record has published the exclusive on the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building short film produced by Strange Life productions. The project is North America’s first vertical convention center, and was designed by LMN Architects in collaboration with Graham Baba Architects, Scharrer AD, Rolluda Architects and Tiscareno Associates.

Standing as a beacon for the city of Seattle, the Seattle Convention Center Summit building offers a new model for convention centers. Located in the heart of Seattle’s downtown urban core, the Summit building integrates with the city at multiple scales and connects neighborhoods. The 1.5-million-square-foot convention center functions more as urban infrastructure than a building, elevating the urban experience for visitors and locals alike.

To watch the short film, visit AR: https://www.architecturalrecord.com/videos/6353896008112?bctid=6353896008112

We are extremely pleased to celebrate the Seattle Asian Art Museum designed by LMN Architects has been distinguished with a 2024 WAN Americas Award!

The project has been honored with an award in the Institutions category, and the jury noted the museum restoration and expansion is a masterpiece. "Beautiful, calm yet dynamic addition. Love the stately forms and use of glass to bring in the garden expanses".

Visit the WAN portal to learn more about the project and the award: https://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/article/1873313/art-museum-restoration-expansion-masterpiece

Continuing with the celebrations to commemorate the world architects US Building of the Year award given to the Interactive Leaning Pavilion at UC Santa Barbara, Partner Stephen Van Dyck recently met for an interview with John Hill to talk about the design of the project.

“In January, we asked visitors to our American-Architects platform to vote for their favorite Building of the Week from 2023. In the end, the US Building of the Year winner was the Interactive Learning Pavilion, a dedicated classroom building that opened last spring at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Designed by Seattle’s LMN Architects, the building is organized about a canyon-like outdoor “street” with stairs, terraces, and bridges. To learn more about the winning project and how it fits into the firm’s wider portfolio, World-Architects spoke with LMN partner Stephen Van Dyck via Zoom.”

To learn more, check Stephen’s interview at the link in bio. Image by Patrick Price.
https://www.world-architects.com/en/architecture-news/insight/serendipitous-in-santa-barbara

The Registry reports on the completion of the new Graystone Residential Building designed by LMN Architects.

“Graystone’s design is conceived in three parts, all relating to the surrounding context: the podium level, the tower, and the crown. Comprising the first five floors, the podium level is expressed in ground face CMU masonry, relating to the neighboring historic buildings which average five stories and are typically expressed in stone or brick. The remaining 29 floors take the form of a glass-and-steel tower with horizontal bands divided into four vertical quadrants, which connects visually to the nearby high rises and helps break down the tower’s scale. The iconic roofline offers an elegant addition to the city skyline beyond. Together, the building’s form and exterior palette help Graystone weave into the existing urban fabric, enhancing its connection to the neighborhood.”: https://news.theregistryps.com/271-unit-graystone-in-seattle-celebrates-completion/

Continuing with the coverage related to the recent completion of the Graystone Residential Tower designed by LMN Architects, e-architect from the UK publishes new images of the project.

“Thomas Friedl, Associate at LMN Architects, comments: ‘We are delighted to see LMN’s first residential project in First Hill coming to fruition. The Graystone Residential Building contributes to the transformation of the Seattle skyline and offers a new living experience with a diverse range of units animated by the vibrancy of the city, views, and natural light.’

“The building’s range of amenities further elevate the living experience, with two rooftop decks boasting panoramic views of the city skyline and surrounding landscape. The western, sunset-facing deck offers active spaces with barbeques, tables, and chairs, while the east-facing deck is more tranquil with a firepit, benches, and lounge chairs. Inside, Graystone offers residents an array of spaces for relaxation and entertainment ranging from a lounge to a media room, entertainment kitchen, and game room.”: https://www.e-architect.com/seattle/the-graystone-residential-building-seattle-washington

The Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce reports on the recent completion of the Graystone Residential Tower designed by LMN Architects and publishes new photographs of the project.

“LMN's John Chau said in a statement, ‘The design of the building takes advantage of all the qualities that make this a very special site and the views of downtown Seattle, the distant mountains, and the Puget Sound. The openness to the ground level and the new park with the strategic use of glass brings daylight and greenery into the building.’”: https://www.djc.com/news/re/12163947.html

Interior Design Magazine has published 6 projects where creative and locale collide, including the Seattle Convention Center Summit building designed by LMN Architects.

“A six-­story, 5.1 million-­square­-foot addition to the campus, this structure’s striking form—stacked volumes clad in black­-aluminum or stainless-­steel panels interspersed with glass curtain walls—reflects its pioneering vertical program. The lobby level connects to the facilities above—a multi­ use hall, meeting rooms, a penthouse ballroom—via escalators or a breathtaking staircase, dubbed the Hillclimb, which incorporates cushions printed with the state flower on bleacher seating of madrone, one of the woods, some of it salvaged, installed through­ out to evoke the Pacific Northwest’s forested beauty.”

To read the article, visit the magazine: https://interiordesign.net/projects/vibrant-ventures-channeling-a-sense-of-place/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-interiordesignmag&utm_content=later-42917113&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio@

In addition to the recognition received by the East Campus Modernization, the LMN-designed Seattle Convention Center Summit building received a Special Mention at the 2024 ULI Americas Award for Excellence program.

“Summit is situated at the nexus of seven of Seattle’s most densely populated neighborhoods, helping to stitch together the urban core. Inside, the building offers a range of formal and informal gathering spaces across six levels. Throughout, extensive glazing brings daylight deep into the building.

“As a good neighbor, the project is providing $93 million in benefits to the community, primarily through funding contributions to public projects. In its first year, events and conferences held in Summit (including four campus-wide events) have seen approximately 175,000 attendees and yielded more than $200 million in economic impact. Exceeding local sustainability requirements, Summit achieved LEED Platinum status, the 2022 Vision Award for Water from the Seattle 2030 District and Salmon-Safe certification.”

Congratulations to all the winners! For more information, read the official announcement here: https://americas.uli.org/seattle-convention-center-summit-building-uli-americas-awards-for-excellence-special-mention/

Continuing with the announcement shared by the 2024 Urban Land Institute Americas Awards for Excellence we celebrate the distinction received by the East Campus Modernization Project designed by LMN Architects.

“Situated on 72 acres of Microsoft's Redmond headquarters and encompassing a wide array of workspaces and amenities, the new East Campus reflects the company’s commitment to its employees and the community in Puget Sound.

“Designed to enhance productivity and create optimal spaces for hybrid work, East Campus serves 6,000+ employees and includes seven office buildings of four to five stories in an urban-inspired, pedestrian- and bike-friendly setting that’s fully ADA accessible.”

The project is one of 16 finalists in the United States and Canada. For more information, read the official announcement here: https://americas.uli.org/east-campus-modernization-project-uli-americas-awards-for-excellence-finalist/

Yesterday, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced 18 finalists and two special mentions for the 2024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence. We are very honored to celebrate the East Campus Modernization Project and the Seattle Convention Center Summit building designed by LMN Architects have been distinguished in the program.

This year’s finalists include 16 developments in the United States and two in Canada, plus two additional projects from the United States received special mentions. “This year’s submissions represented a broad portfolio of work, showcasing a diverse range of projects driven by creativity and ambition,” said Doug Voigt, a Partner at SOM Chicago and the 2024 Chair of the ULI Americas Awards for Excellence jury. “Innovation in housing design was a recurrent theme and one that directly addresses the current affordable housing crisis. The projects honored this year resonate with the ULI’s core mission to exemplify the transformative potential of design and development in building more sustainable communities.”

For more information, link to the press release: https://americas.uli.org/americas-awards-for-excellence-finalists-2024/

In addition to the recent announcement related to the Grand Avenue Park Bridge nomination for the 2024 WAN Americas Awards, we want to celebrate the Seattle Asian Art Museum designed by LMN Architects has also been shortlisted!

“A treasured historic building in a landmarked, Olmstead-designed city park, the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s expansion and renovation inaugurates a new era for one of the few museums in North America dedicated exclusively to Asian art. The project marks the first substantial renovation of the landmarked, Art Deco building since its construction in 1933. The expansion and renovation restored the historic structure, modernized the original galleries, and added a new gallery, education space, conservation lab, and community art gallery. The project preserves the building’s architectural legacy while enhancing the museum’s capacity to support its growing collections and fosters a more inclusive relationship with the Seattle community.”

Six entries have been shortlisted in the institutions category and the winner will be announced later this month. Visit the portal to learn more about the project and the award: https://www.wanregionalawards.com/finalists/seattle-asian-art-museum-y4amqwc1nkcet5t

We are proud to announce that the Grand Avenue Park Bridge designed by LMN Architects in partnership with KPFF Consulting Engineers has been shortlisted for the 2024 WAN Americas Awards!

“Elevating utilitarian infrastructure to a thoughtfully designed community asset, the Grand Avenue Park Bridge highlights the value of rethinking public realm design. The bridge transforms the Everett waterfront, establishing a new connection between the historical Grand Avenue Park and the city’s developing waterfront district. The new bridge solves a complicated sequence of grade-changes and utility needs in an unlikely new form that weaves pedestrian ramps and stairs above, around, and inside a sloping truss, presenting an inviting new crossing from Grand Avenue Park to the waterfront district.”

Two entries have been shortlisted in the infrastructure category and the winner will be announced later this month. Visit the portal to learn more about the project and the award: https://www.wanregionalawards.com/finalists/grand-avenue-park-bridge-s1vr159n5xtsdma