Studio Matthews

Originally called Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences, this urban high school has embraced its snappy ‘SAAS’ acronym. In response, for their new upper school building designed by , we brought those SAAS letterforms to life in all different scales and materials. The welcoming entrance sign doubles as a photo op spot for students and staff to pause and perch. Though it’s been in place only since the start of the school year, the sign has already become a highly recognizable icon for the school.