Architecture

Sunday Video: Paper City

https://vimeo.com/67658001 Paper City by Maciek Janicki on Vimeo. Just in time for the holidays, a beautiful video of a snowy, paper city.

Sunday Video: LMN Architects

LMN Architects, a Seattle-based firm, are well known for their work across the region with projects like the Aspira Tower, Brooks Sports Headquarters, Benaroya Hall,...

Vulcan’s Plans for Two Yesler Terrace Projects

Vulcan Real Estate has teamed up with Runberg Architecture Group to develop plans for two central blocks in Yesler Terrace. Known as Block 2E (123...
Look carefully, what appears to be a single family residence here is actually a duplex. (Photo by author)

Urbanist Scavenger Hunt: Find the “Missing Middle”

The Urbanist is kicking off its new weekly scavenger hunt series with a call for readers to search out examples of "missing middle" housing...

Topical Vacations: Amazon’s Block 21

Last Monday, one of the first items that our brand new City Council voted on was a holdover matter from the previous council. This was...

City Council Landmarks Asian Art Museum and Maritime Building

On Monday, the Seattle City Council authorized the landmarking of two more structures: one in Capitol Hill and another downtown. The buildings represent two...
Looking through a discussion bubble frame at the Block Party activities with the skyline behind.

Curiosity-Themed 2023 Seattle Design Festival Is Underway

Spread out across Lake Union Park from August 19 to 24, exhibits and activities for all ages connect Seattleites with urban design concepts and...

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...