Exterior view of Northeastern University Seattle at night, with glass doors, a red-lit reception area, and the university seal visible inside. A blurred person walks along the sidewalk in front of the entrance.
Higher Education

Northeastern University Seattle Graduate Campus

Northeastern University

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Seattle, WA

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Site selection and delivery of Northeastern’s Seattle campus
  • High-tech classrooms supporting remote and hybrid learning
  • Shared academic space fostering research collaboration
Project size

6K SF

Completion date

2012

Sustainability

LEED Platinum

Challenge

Establishing Northeastern University’s presence in Seattle required moving quickly from site selection to occupancy while creating a distinctive academic environment. The project combined renovation of existing classroom space with new construction for student and administrative functions within a compact footprint. Shared-use requirements introduced additional coordination, as classrooms needed to support both university programs and other building tenants. Integrating advanced technology, sustainability goals, and institutional branding within an accelerated schedule further shaped the project.

Solution

We supported Northeastern through site selection, permitting, design, construction, and move-in for its new graduate campus. Our team guided the transformation of existing classrooms into technology-enabled learning environments while overseeing construction of new student lounge and administrative spaces, including a mezzanine level. Branding elements, signage, and commissioned artwork were incorporated to establish a strong campus identity. Coordination with project stakeholders also helped create a flexible shared-use model that supports both academic and corporate programming.

Outcome & Impact

The completed campus established Northeastern University’s Seattle presence with flexible learning, collaboration, and student support spaces designed for graduate education. Advanced videoconferencing technology expanded opportunities for remote instruction and cross-campus engagement. Shared classroom environments foster collaboration with neighboring organizations, including opportunities for academic and research partnerships. Northeastern University gained a highly visible and adaptable campus that supports continued growth in the Pacific Northwest.

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Higher Education
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Project Partners

Perkins&Will

Architect

BNBuilders

General Contractor

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