Miller Hull

By Ruth Baleiko and Elizabeth Moggio

The Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas region is currently one of the most underserved regions of Washington state for access to four-year and master’s-level degree programs. Most working-age adults in the region lack the four-year degrees required for the majority of family-wage jobs available. A significant percentage of young people residing in the peninsulas region only have a high school diploma or an associate degree, and thousands of working adults in the area have some college education, but no degree.

To address the educational and economic needs of the Kitsap and Olympic peninsulas, Western Washington University (WWU) worked with The Miller Hull Partnership to develop a pre-design for a new academic building at the Olympic College Poulsbo Campus. Each college and university has a unique approach to supporting its students along a continuum of care, particularly for place-bound and non-traditional students. To craft a successful predesign, architects must collaborate with critical campus voices to make a clear and compelling case to the Legislature for funding. It is essential to set the document and the ultimate project up with flexibility and adaptability, particularly in the program, to weather the uncertainties of funding and economic conditions over time.

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