Architecture

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.

Göteborg is thinking big. The Swedish city is under going a major conversation about how to accommodate new residents, jobs, and services over the next...

https://youtu.be/EVJ_rgEUSJE In this video, The B1M explains why European cities do not typically build skyscrapers while the rest of the world is increasingly doing so....

Alejandro Aravena received the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize, with the jury stating his work "epitomizes the revival of a more socially engaged architect, especially in his...

Nature-centered urban design makes us smarter, healthier and more resilient. On October 25th Seattle Town Hall and the University of Washington College of the Environment...

https://youtu.be/uNZvivfgcto Lid I-5 proponents joined for January meetup to discuss results of a recent study and objectives for an I-5 lid.

On Monday, the Seattle City Council commissioned design guidelines and a new design review board specifically for the Central Area. The design program will...

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...