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THINK PIECES ARCHIVE
Reframing campus possibilities through integrated data insights: University of Washington Bothell
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.
From Storage to Success: How Two University Libraries Are Redefining Learning
At the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Sinclair and Hamilton Libraries are transforming from static, collection-heavy buildings into dynamic learning hubs through data-driven design and adaptive reuse. UH Mānoa is proving that building less can create smarter, more human-centered spaces.
A Campus Reimagined, A Mission Renewed: How PSR is Shaping the Future
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.
The Vertical Trap - Why Stacking Space Isn’t Always the Smartest Move
In dense urban environments, the instinct is often to build up. More floors. More square footage. More volume. But more doesn’t always...
Improving Hawai'i Schools through Improved Facilities Management
Among concerns over the failure to serve Hawai'i Schools with unspent funding, the Director of the Hui for Excellence in Education...
Japan’s Kengo Kuma Says the World Should Build Less
Adaptive reuse, repurposing of existing infrastructure, and more reliance on available and natural resources are central themes of...
San Francisco - What's Next?
New in arcCA Digest : Mark Miller FAIA identifies emerging sources of San Francisco's recovery at the edges, removed from the spotlight...
Improving Hawai'i's Public Schools
MKThink developed HI-FIT , the Hawai'i Facilities Inspection Tool, to assess conditions and prioritize improvements at Hawai'i public...
“MKThinking”: A client’s perspective on the practice
Last October, on the occasion of the opening celebration of our new work and retail space, Ocean Plant, the principals invited
In the News: Edgefest
" MKThink , an innovation-driven architecture, design, and strategic planning firm, announced today, the introduction of Ocean Plant—a...
Stanford Law School Commences Crown Quad Renovation
Core Classroom Modernization to Enrich the Student Experience PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA October 2022– Prioritizing the need to provide the...
Community: How Downtowns are Helping Businesses Reopen
Cities are having to adapt to the new COVID world meaning they can't go slow in changing how they cooperate with businesses in using...
Step Inside of Science...like really!
The New York Times has been running some really cool science stories this year, and a recent one on the benefits of fresh air ventilation...
By the Numbers: Build Less, Solve More
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"In Japan, His Disaster Art Saves Lives"
Check out article here. " The fight to survive lies at the heart of Kyohei Sakaguchi’s world, whether he is writing self-help books,...
Making Hybrid Minds
Once upon a time, there was a pandemic, and the children stayed inside. With stay-at-home orders and school closures, contemporary...
Learning From the 'New Home School'
Parents are going crazy with kids at home. But maybe a Compassionate Leave Policy could reframe the experience to something more...
Pioneering Schools without Campuses: Let the Cities Speak
A few years back, MKThink connected with the founding group of educators at the Minerva School (established 2012). With the (education)...
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