A photo of a wave shaped outdoor pavilion made from wood in front of mountains.

Lecture Series Spotlights Indigenous Architecture

This November in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the University of Washington Department of Architecture is presenting a lecture series titled "On...
The domed Olympia Capitol Building stands in the distance with a bus stop with a passenger waiting in the foreground. A dogwalker also mosey on the lawn.

Washington Legislature Wants to Rein In Historic Landmarking to Spur Housing

In Seattle, any person can nominate just about any building for historic landmark status — even without the consent of the building owner — which can delay or upend housing projects. The Washington State Legislature is advancing legislation that would place guardrails on historic landmark programs.

Midweek Video: Metro’s New Eastlake Bus Layover Facility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iqMgUoNKkU King County Metro will construct a new bus layover facility on Eastlake Ave E and is still in the bidding phase for construction. The...

New Belltown Tower Under Review, Denny Triangle Tower Nears Recommendation

Another skyscraper could soon join the Seattle skyline, this time in Belltown. 3rd and Lenora Tower--as it is known--is the brainchild (permit number 3018686) of long-time...

Sunday Video: Irish Pub in a Box

With St. Patrick's Day upon us, it is time to roll out the festivities, including the wearin' of the green, the drinkin' of the...
Downtown Seattle wall with City Hall sign on it and buildings in the background.

Seattle Budget Amendments Advance Design Review Reform and Comp Plan Outreach

The Seattle City Council has prepared more than 200 amendments to Mayor Jenny Durkan's 2022 budget proposal. Among them are amendments that would initiate...

In Defense of Little or No Plans

American architect and urban designer Daniel Burnham’s famous "make no small plans" imperative is destroying your city and your life. You should get a bingo...

Eastlake Project Delivers New Public Plaza, Pedestrian Street

A new public plaza space in Eastlake has gotten its blessing from the Seattle City Council. Constructed by a private developer, the 4,573-square foot plaza...