2026 Pinnacle Award Winner
Washington School for the Deaf
Divine Academic and Hunter Gymnasium
Vancouver, WA
Mithun and Skanska
Congratulations to Mithun and design-build partner Skanska, recipients of the Pinnacle Award at the PNW Conference in Alberta, for the Washington School for the Deaf, Divine Academic and Hunter Gymnasium.
This project is a powerful example of design that truly centers its community. Developed in close collaboration with students, staff, and the Deaf community, the campus reimagines learning environments through DeafSpace principles—enhancing visual communication, sensory awareness, and a deep sense of belonging.
From mass timber construction to thoughtfully designed classrooms that support ASL/English bilingual learning, every detail reflects a commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and student success.
Projects like this don’t just meet needs, they elevate what’s possible in educational design.
👏 Congratulations again to Mithun and design-build partner Skanska, on this well-deserved recognition!
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