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Brian Uyesugi
Principal | Design Leader
Brian Uyesugi
Principal | Design Leader
As a lead designer in NBBJ’s Seattle office, Brian creates thoughtful and uplifting environments that are a true reflection of their unique circumstance. Uniting clarity, purpose and a strong sense of place, his design philosophy stems from a clear understanding of contextual, cultural and programmatic issues—a process that serves as a catalyst for creative architectural invention.
Leading institutions—Oregon Health and Sciences University, Loma Linda University, Swedish Medical Center, Neighborcare Health, Seattle City Light and others—look to him to challenge the status quo and develop projects that comfort, heal and delight. Brian approaches every project with a passion to derive meaning and understanding from the built environment and is particularly excited by the challenges of aesthetically blending new and existing buildings. His work, such as the Meridian Center for Health, has garnered multiple awards, receiving an AIA Healthcare Design Award, Modern Healthcare’s “Most Environmentally-Friendly" award and an IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter award.