Seattle Architecture Foundation

Currently called the Interurban Building, the former Seattle National Bank Building was designed by Parkinson and Evers in 1890-92, as a result of a competition. Learn more about this historic building in the link below!

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Pic: Roger Williams ... See more

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What kinds of space are we willing to live and work in now?

Sharing these racial justice resources from our AIA Seattle partners in the Center for Architecture & Design

We have compiled a racial justice resource page that includes direct action, architecture/design resources, anti-racist education, and personal resources. We invite you to contribute to our collective dialogue, learning, and action.

https://aiaseattle.org/racial-justice-resources-page/ ... See more

Happy Friday everyone from your favorite pickle!

We've opened a handful of deeply discounted Friends & Family Tours. These are private tours purchased by a single individual, for up to 5 attendees. All attendees would be required to wear masks and the guide will use a personal PA system to maintain social distancing. Check out our calendar for details!
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These lego-like houses are seen as one way to address the problem of affordability. Architects are some very innovative people! Check out the article below.

http://ow.ly/64jV50ArfE6

Need to add a third floor? Just pop the roof off and slide one in.

Join local author and naturalist David B. Williams on this 1.5 mile virtual walk through Seattle’s central business district to see dozens of carved and molded animals gazing out from Seattle buildings. Buy your tickets for July 15th!

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Look at this fascinating article about the use of 3-D printing to build houses!

http://ow.ly/gWma50ArdHX

Construction technology company Icon and housing non-profit New Story have teamed up to create the ‘world’s first 3D-printed neighbourhood’ in Mexico.

Check out this article about the late architect Paul Revere Williams! Williams became the first Black architect to join the American Institute of Architects (1923) and to become a member of its College of Fellows (1957).

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The University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture and the Getty Research Institute (GRI) have together acquired the archive of late Black American architect Paul Revere Williams, who died in 1980 at age 85. The collection—which has been maintained by his granddaughter Karen Elyse ... ... See more

"Beautiful sculptures and buildings provide a wonderful experience when finished. Yet arguably, they can be just as fascinating during construction." Check out this event hosted by @ArupGroup

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Beautiful sculptures and buildings provide a wonderful experience. Can they be equally fascinating during construction?