At the University of Washington Bothell, growth began with insight, not construction. Facing low on-campus activity and costly expansion plans, the university partnered with MKThink to rethink how space was used and experienced. By uncovering hidden capacity and repurposing underutilized spaces, UW Bothell strengthened community, expanded access, and avoided unnecessary construction—proving that meaningful growth often comes from optimizing what already exists.

Discover how Pacific School of Religion reimagined its historic Berkeley campus with MKThink, reducing its footprint by 61% while creating a vibrant, multi-use ecosystem that blends education, justice, and community.

In dense urban environments, the instinct is often to build up. More floors. More square footage. More volume. But more doesn’t always...