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January 26, 2026

Public Building $50M - $100M

Photo by Mikki Piper
The University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Engineering Building includes flexible classrooms, labs, and student services for 10 engineering departments.

University of Washington Interdisciplinary Engineering Building

Hensel Phelps

The University of Washington’s Interdisciplinary Engineering Building is a five-story, 76,000-square-foot facility designed through a progressive design-build approach. It provides flexible classrooms, labs, and student services for 10 engineering departments.

Client satisfaction was evident through direct feedback and the project’s on-time, on-budget delivery — despite pandemic challenges and record cost escalation. The university praised the team’s transparency, responsiveness, and ability to turn site constraints, like a steep 60-foot slope, into over $700,000 in savings.

Extensive engagement with students, faculty, and leadership ensured the building met diverse needs. Cost-effective solutions, such as stacking labs vertically, preserved design quality while reducing expenses. Recognized as a model for future projects, UW IEB reflects innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to the university’s vision.


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