AIA Seattle’s Density Done Right Forum Imagines a Better Blueprint
How can a city increase its density gracefully? What would such a transformation look and feel like for residents? These questions guided the series of...
Sunday Video: Look Up Film Challenge
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently invited filmmakers and architects to create short films to inspire people to "look up" to appreciate architecture...
Mayor Murray Delays North Precinct Project
Yesterday morning, I attended a Seattle Design Commission meeting on the parking design of the North Precinct building. By the evening, Mayor Ed Murray...
St. Marks Pauses Project Adding 119 Affordable Homes on Campus
St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral officials cited multiple headwinds against development for delaying plans for housing and renovation of the historic Nicholas School on their North Capitol Hill campus.
Annual Seattle Design Festival Kicks Off August 20
It's time to get ready for the 12th annual Seattle Design Festival, which will be held August 20-26 at locations across the city. This...
Sunday Video: History Of Seattle’s Smith Tower
Seattle's Smith Tower was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi and among the tallest buildings in the world. Built after Seattle's Great Fire, it is the oldest...
Photo Tour of Sound Transit’s New Operations and Maintenance Facility East
Excitement has long been building for Sound Transit's many system expansions that are due over the next few years. With the agency's extension of...
The Dravus @ Interbay
Another large scale residential project is in the works for Interbay, this time led by national builder Lennar. The "Dravus", as it's known, could...