As the largest city in Washington state as well as the entire Pacific Northwest, Seattle refuses to stay still. Perhaps it's all the coffee, but its
Seattle Architecture Pioneer Square, originally uploaded by pianowerk. Pioneer Square is Seattle's oldest neighborhood, full of older vintage buildings. There are condo's available in Pioneer Square for as little as $200K, including some lofts. More sophisticated units can be found for $500K. Shop for your groceries at Pike Place Market and enjoy the waterfront and make downtown your playground.
Move over Space Needle—here come the Amazon Spheres.
As the largest city in Washington state as well as the entire Pacific Northwest, Seattle refuses to stay still. Perhaps it's all the coffee, but its
Seattle Central Public Library, designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) [Rem Koolhaas/Joshua Prince-Ramus] Seattle, Washington. All rights reserved. No use & distribution without express written permission. Strictly enforced.
Within one block downtown are the Pike's Place Market, symphony hall and the art museum. The library is only 2 more blocks away. The city is very walkable (except for the hills). This sculpture is in front of the art museum but owned by the city. This is the grand staircase. This is an installation about motion. This guy believes he's the next Picasso. It's a nice museum.
The homeowner and architect have been friends for five decades.
As the largest city in Washington state as well as the entire Pacific Northwest, Seattle refuses to stay still. Perhaps it's all the coffee, but its
It’s a conservatory and an office space—and symbolic of Amazon’s influence on Seattle
Seattle's century-old King Street Station is refashioned to its opening day grandeur
From Alabama to Wyoming, the United States is filled with incredible buildings and these are the most architecturally impressive ones in each state.
Guide to amazing spots for the best views in Seattle with out 7 viewpoints not to miss in Seattle.
It’s a conservatory and an office space—and symbolic of Amazon’s influence on Seattle
As the largest city in Washington state as well as the entire Pacific Northwest, Seattle refuses to stay still. Perhaps it's all the coffee, but its
The School of Architecture at Waterloo is a leader in design education and research. It offers a fully cooperative professional program, and has been rated the greenest architecture curriculum in Canada. It is also the only Canadian school of architecture to have a permanent international facility, which has operated since 1979 in Rome, Italy. The school attracts top students
SHED Architecture recently designed a new net-zero house in Seattle. Maintaining a compact footprint, this home was designed to maximize efficiency, privacy, and greenery.
This guide to things to do in downtown Seattle will show you the best attractions, markets, museums, and areas to explore in the city.
It’s a conservatory and an office space—and symbolic of Amazon’s influence on Seattle
The entrance now has a new glass front door and bespoke casework. Tagged: Exterior, Wood Siding Material, and House Building Type. Photo 21 of 33 in Before & After: After 70 Years, a Seattle Midcentury Finally Reaches Its Full Potential.
Discover the 20 tallest buildings in Seattle, marvel at their architectural excellence, and learn more about these iconic structures that shape the city's skyline.
It’s a conservatory and an office space—and symbolic of Amazon’s influence on Seattle
global architecture firm perkins + will has completed a state-of-the-art research center in seattle’s south lake union neighborhood.
Seattle-based photographer Tim Durkan captured this beautiful aerial photo of Mt. Rainier lined up with the city of Seattle, Washington. Durkan is
Introduction The Seattle Public Library was opened in May 2004. The design of the architect ‘s career clinched Rem Koolhaas because it is an impressive building that combines futuristic lines with the functionality of a library. Before completing the design of the building, Koolhaas met with representatives of Microsoft, Amazon and other organizations to discuss […]
xokrista: I mean. Seattle wins.
If you are looking for something unique to do in Seattle, look no further than the Seattle Architecture Foundation. They offer multiple tours around the city of Seattle and in the Historic neighborhoods of Seattle. Here is some info on the tour we took and what to expect.
Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
The iconic centerpiece of the new Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Washington is The Spheres: a trio of glass-enclosed globes filled with 40,000 plants
“I walked in and thought, this room wants to be low,” says Kirsten. Friends in Amsterdam had the same sofa. “The kids would jump all over it, and I love that kind of feeling.
Searching for a new job in 2022 in the Emerald City? The Archinect Job Board features employment opportunities from hundreds of firms. For this week's curated jobs round-up, we're featuring 20 jobs from 9 firms based in the Seattle area. As you prepare to find a new job, don't...
For more than 30 years, SAF’s architecture walking tours have served to entertain and educate locals and visitors about Seattle’s rich architectural and cultural history. All of our guided tours are led by talented volunteers who serve as ambassadors for our beautiful metropolis. Our expert guides are excited to share their knowledge with the public to advance a better understanding of architecture, landscapes, and urban design practices that shape our city. All tour ticket purchases directly…
When I tell people they need to make sure they go to the Seattle Public Library Central Library if they visit Seattle, some will be like, “Seriously? The library?” Yes. Seriously. The library. This Rem Koolhaas designed amazing building is one of my favorite places in the city. Plus, they have neon escalators, which Nathaniel is very fond of. A few weeks ago we decided to spend some time there so I could take photos and Nathaniel could explore all of the cool parts of the building. I love this place.
Staircase leading to Suzallo Library at the UW. Processed with Photomatix and Photoshop. HDR with 9 Exposures at 1 stop increments. For more of my work check out: www.mikefiechtner.com Blog updates Mike Fiechtner Photography on Facebook
Though they are losing ground to the e-book and the audiobook, public libraries were once central hubs of human intellectual progress. There's something about them that still attracts people, however – whether it's their magnificent historical buildings or the unmistakable smell of old books and dust, scholars and bookworms alike still enjoy perusing their hoards of literary treasures.
This contemporary hillside home was designed by Chadbourne + Doss Architects, located in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
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Natural light is able to flood inside thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Tagged: Living Room, Chair, Standard Layout Fireplace, Table, and Medium Hardwood Floor. Photo 4 of 13 in A Minimalist Home in Seattle Embodies a Simpler Way of Life. Browse inspirational photos of modern living rooms.