UW building to get B-school students mingling

Modern business school education relies on fostering a rich network of relationships among and across diverse communities.

The success of the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business will be greatly enhanced by innovative architectural design that effectively supports the complexity of its educational and entrepreneurial culture.

The Foster School is in the midst of a transformation, with the goal to become the top public business school in the nation. At the heart of this transformation is the concept of integrated communities, a concept that informs every aspect of LMN Architects’ design for Paccar Hall. Scheduled to begin construction on Sept. 26, the fundamentally modern building will embody the business school’s focus on leadership development, strategic thinking and collaboration.

UW building to get B-school students mingling

effective operation, psychology and dynamics within the corporate framework,” says James Jiambalvo, dean of the business school. “A building designed to facilitate such interaction creates a fertile environment for discovery and innovation.”

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