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K-12 Education

SAAS Home of the Upper School

Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences (SAAS)

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Seattle, WA

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Ground-up, 6-story academic building housing classrooms, digital fabrication suites, commercial-grade wood and metal shops, recording studios, and a commercial teaching kitchen
  • Central courtyard creates a unifying campus hub that connects all 6 SAAS buildings
  • Final major development completing SAAS's urban campus block and long-term campus vision
Project size

113K SF

Completion date

2025

Challenge

SAAS’ final undeveloped campus parcel needed to accommodate growing Upper School programs while completing the School’s long-term urban campus vision. The project required integrating highly specialized spaces – including fabrication labs, recording studios, a commercial kitchen, and collaborative learning environments – within a constrained site, while creating meaningful connections between 6 campus buildings and preserving flexibility for future growth.

Solution

We led planning, design, and construction management for the Home of the Upper School, guiding the project from concept through occupancy. Working closely with school leadership, consultants, and contractors, we coordinated campus integration, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery. The design leveraged a central courtyard to connect 6 campus buildings while organizing classrooms, maker spaces, arts facilities, and student gathering areas into a cohesive learning environment that supports both current needs and future campus development.

Outcome & Impact

The Home of the Upper School completed SAAS’ urban campus and established a new center for innovation, collaboration, and experiential learning. The facility expands opportunities for design, fabrication, music production, culinary arts, and interdisciplinary education while strengthening connectivity across campus. By maximizing the final development site and aligning with the school’s long-term vision, the project provides a flexible foundation for future growth and an enhanced student experience.

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