Now through July 15th, go see Seattle furniture company, Meyer Wells, and art by Counsel Langley in the lobby of architecture firm, Mithun. We love that they have an ongoing art show, and that they feature not only great art, but also great furniture!
ManTreeLove sculpture and bench, Meyer Wells
Uneasy Heavens Await Those Fleeing, Counsel Langley
Add comment July 6th, 2009
The Seattle Architecture Foundation is holding its annual Volunteer Open House and Celebration today, Thursday, February 26. If you are a veteran SAF volunteer or thinking of getting involved for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow architecture buffs.
The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at the Ranier Square Atrium with refreshments and then moves into an informational program. Learn all about the exciting plans for the year and congratulate the 2008 recipients of the Bill Strong Awards for Volunteer Excellence.
SAF volunteers contribute to youth programs, special events, tours and the Model Exhibit. No matter what your expertise, anyone who wants to participate is encouraged to stop by.
Seattle Architecture Foundation Volunteer Open House and Celebration at Rainier Square Atrium, First Level, 1333 Fifth Ave., Thursday, February 26, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit SAF’s Web site. —Taylor Davies
Add comment February 26th, 2009
The 2009 University of Washington Architecture winter lecture series begins tomorrow, when Inge Roecker will speak about stitching the urban fabric and modifying historical architecture. Roecker is a principal of ASIR Architekten in Stuttgart and ASIR Studio in Vancouver, as well as a professor at the University of British Columbia.
This lecture and the two after take place at 6:00 p.m. in 147 Architecture Hall on the University of Washington campus. They are free and open to the public—not to mention that they are a great opportunity to learn more about buildings, design and today’s hot topics.
Photo by Mary Levin
February 18, Urban Acupuncture
Inge Roecher, ASIR Studio
February 25, U.S. Housing Crisis, the Role of Design
Michael Pyatok, Pyatok Architects
March 4, Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast-Forward
Lise Anne Couture, Asymptote Architecture
Add comment February 17th, 2009
AIA Seattle has made finding the right architect a little easier and even fun! Using their newly revamped FOLIO Architect Finder, you can tailor your search to fit your specific project. You can narrow down the hunt by specifying an architecture firm’s location and size, the type of project, your budget, as well as some special-interest specifications. Notable search tags include green and sustainable building, minority-owned firms and restoration or preservation projects.
If the whole process still has your head spinning, attend one of AIA’s Saturday Seminars titled, "How to Select & Work with an Architect." Taught by architects and open to the public, the classes are designed to help you make the most of your investment in professional architectural services. Classes start in late February and are scheduled periodically until September.
For seminar details or to check out FOLIO, visit AIA Seattle. —Taylor Davies
Add comment February 12th, 2009
Come hear Steve Christer, co- founder of the Icelandic Architecture firm, Studio Granada, lecture on the "soft grip of architecture," on Monday, January 12th at 6:30pm.
Christer established Studio Granada with a colleague after winning the open competition to design the Reykjavík City Hall. On the soft grip of architecture, he says:
"Architects have the enviable task of making places, a requirement that is often forgotten– places that attract beyond their physical attributes and quality of material; places that resonate in harmony with their users. Although we all know such places, what makes them special is elusive. Architecture need not bow to its ethereal foundation but should grip it, softly."
This event is presented by Space.City, and tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. They can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets, or Peter Miller Books.
Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
206-386-4636
Add comment January 8th, 2009
AIA (American Institute of Architects) Seattle hosts a Design for the Boomer Wave design forum this Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Puget Sound Energy Auditorium in Bellevue. Speakers include Liz Taylor of Aging Deliberately, and Matt Thornhill, of The Boomer Project.
From the AIA: "As the Baby Boomers reinvent what it means to retire, their preferences will reshape the marketplace for design. This forum will educate, inform and inspire design professionals, policy makers, providers of services and housing, developers, as well as consumers themselves, about design innovations for an aging population."
Pig in the Python: Design for the Boomer Wave
Puget Sound Energy Auditorium, 355 110th Ave. N.E., Bellevue
$160 for AIA members, $240 for non-members. Register here.
Add comment December 1st, 2008
Seattle Architecture Foundation’s walking tours are a great way for architecture aficionados to spend a couple of hours. And now they have two new ones, focused on green design:
The Terry Thomas: An Elegant, Environmentally-Correct Approach to Design
Friday, October 17, 10:30am and 11:30am
The sustainable building is notable for being designed without central air conditioning and for attempting LEED Gold certification. Weber Thompson architects, principals for the project, will lead the tour. Fun fact: the former 1920s warehouse that stood in its place was used for Pearl Jam practice sessions.
Joseph Vance Building: Historic Building, Modern Green Design
Tuesday, November 11, 10am and 11:30am
The Jonathan Rose Companies revamped an original 1929 building, called the Joseph Vance Building, including restoring the terra cotta facade, ceilings, terrazzo floors and windows. The architects also made sure the building used sustainable materials, that it preserved energy and that it created a healthy workplace.
All tours require $15 advance registration. Details: (206) 667-9184.
For more information on these tours, and to see other upcoming tours, check their Web site.
1 comment October 14th, 2008
Springlike sunny days give us all the opportunity to get outdoors and appreciate Seattle’s unique beauty. Now, we can appreciate Seattle’s unique architecture at the same time, with Seattle Architecture Foundation’s Walking Guide to Downtown.
Published earlier this year, the book lays out nine tours of specific downtown neighborhoods in a south to north manner, starting at Pioneer Square and ending at the Seattle Center. Each neighborhood has its own introduction, map, and a photo and description of each featured building. The book also includes an historical overview and timeline of Seattle’s history to help orient you in time as well as space.
We love learning the secret histories behind buildings that we never even gave a second glance. Did you know that the Cristalla in Belltown incorporates the façade of the 1916 Crystal Natorium, which held a popular salt-water swimming pool? Or, that when the Pike Place Market caught fire on December 15, 1941, it was thought to be an attack related to Pearl Harbor?
We know we can trust that the information in the book is accurate, as it was written by Maureen R. Elenga, who holds a Master’s degree in art history—focusing on architectural history—from the University of Washington. Every page was also reviewed by Jeffrey K. Oschner, local architectural historian and University of Washington professor.
For self-guided tours, order the book online or call the Seattle Architecture Foundation office at (206) 667-9184. The Foundation also offers multiple tours each month focusing on different topics and themes, but all relating to Seattle’s architecture.
Add comment April 11th, 2008
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