October 10, 2007

AIA Project of the Month: SSCC center: a zipper to bring campus together

Photos courtesy of Mithun [enlarge]

The University Center shines like a beacon on fall days.

It stands out in the crowd: open and welcoming. The new University Center at South Seattle Community College is a smart intervention that turns the chaos of the 87-acre campus around, beginning a long-term process of renewal.

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Previous columns:

• AIA Project of the Month: Marysville restroom makes a simple statement: ‘Wow', 09-12-2007
• AIA Project of the Month: The library is a big step up for Montlake, 08-08-2007
• AIA Project of the Month: A former fortress becomes Bellevue City Hall, 07-11-2007
• AIA Project of the Month: New library links Ballard's past and future, 06-06-2007
• AIA Project of the Month: Alley 24 East: Creative spaces for creative clients, 05-02-2007
• AIA Project of the Month: An open textbook on sustainable design, 04-04-2007
• AIA Project of the Month: A clear vision for the future of UW Medical Center, 03-07-2007
• Project of the Month: A library’s well-loved past, and its bold new future, 02-07-2007