Projects in Design
Architect's rendering of the House of Healing
House of Healing
In partnership and close collaboration with Coast Salish tribal nations and the Western Native American Student Union, Western is planning to build a Coast Salish style longhouse, called the House of Healing, in honor of the historic importance of place that it occupies and in acknowledgement of the University’s responsibility to promote educational opportunities for Native students.
Construction start: Spring 2024
Scheduled completion: Summer 2025
Architect's rendering of predesign concept for the Student Development & Success Center
Student Development & Sucess Center
Located at the south end of the academic core of campus, adjacent to the Flag Plaza, the new building is envisioned as a greeting point and welcome center for visitors arriving on campus as well as a strong draw for current students creating a hub of student life at the south end of campus.
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The men's and women's restrooms on the fifth and sixth floors of the Viking Commons will be renovated to add fixtures, improve ADA accessibility, and create gender neutral restrooms. Construction is scheduled for summer 2024. Expect construction noise and domestic plumbing shutdowns. Notifications will be sent before plumbing shutdowns.
Contact Information
Mark Holsman, Project Manager, (360) 650-4042
Jonathan Higgins, Director, University Communications, (360) 650-3350
In May 2024, construction work will begin to improve 25th Street north of Bill McDonald Drive to the site for the planned House of Healing Coast Salish Longhouse at the south edge of the arboretum, just north of the Commissary Building. This project will improve the road and add sidewalks and utilities to serve the new building.
Contact Information
Christopher Mead, Project Manager Architect, (360) 650-4005
Stan Wolf, Construction Coordinator, (360) 650-3368
Jonathan Higgins, Director, University Communications, (360) 650-3350
This project will fully restore the western portion of parking lot 27R at Birnam Wood, including mitigation of stormwater runoff from up-slope.
Contact Information
Doug MacLean, Project Manager, (360) 650-3791
Jonathan Higgins, Director, University Communications, (360) 650-3350
This project will make ADA , electrical, mechanical, and architectural upgrades in Environmental Studies 113. Construction is planned for summer 2024.
Contact Information
Mark Holsman, Project Manager, (360) 650-4042
Jonathan Higgins, Director, University Communications, (360) 650-3350
This project will renovate the Fairhaven administrative suite to create additional offices and increase efficiency. Construction is planned for summer 2024.
Contact Information
Mark Holsman, Project Manager, (360) 650-4042
Jonathan Higgins, Director, University Communications, (360) 650-3350