Global real estate firm Lincoln Property Company (“LPC”), Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, University of Washington (“UW”), and Sound Transit celebrated the groundbreaking of the new University District Station Building Wednesday, May 10th, along with local officials, community leaders, and neighbors.

Located on Expedia Group’s new 40-acre campus bordering Seattle’s coastline, the Prow is a biophilic retreat for the company’s staff. The design creates a soulful sanctuary that allows employees to clear their mind and thus spurs innovation.

Located on Expedia Group’s new 40-acre corporate campus bordering Seattle’s coastline, the Prow is a biophilic retreat for the company’s staff and executives. The design creates a soulful sanctuary that is integrated with the surrounding environment and away from the day-to-day offices, allowing employees to clear their mind and thus spurring innovation.

Located on Expedia Group’s new 40-acre corporate campus bordering Seattle’s coastline, the Prow is a biophilic retreat for the company’s staff. The design creates a soulful sanctuary that is integrated with the surrounding environment and away from the day-to-day offices, allowing employees to clear their mind and thus spurring innovation. The concept was driven by form and function.

“This project really stood out through its balance of craft and engagement with the site ecology. Natural and artificial lighting reinforces the dynamic, angular forms that cut a complimentary silhouette to the distant mountains. Horizon lines shift across the modest plan, making occupants acutely aware of the environment and forming a celebration of living with the land.”

—Ron Stelmarski

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Work is underway on the U District Station Building. Developer LPC West confirmed the news earlier this month, and held an official groundbreaking on May 10. The UW owns the air rights, and will occupy about half the 12-story, 266,000-square-foot office tower.