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AIA Seattle
Seattle Architecture Foundation
Design in Public
AIA Washington Council
The Center for Architecture & Design is a dynamic public space for exhibits, programs, and conversations that explore design's role in shaping cities.

Visit

Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 1pm-5pm

Address

1010 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Current Exhibit:

Balancing Act: Urbanism & Emerging Technologies
December 5, 2019 - February 22, 2020
This exhibit explores the notion of balance by posing a series of questions about how we can focus emerging technologies towards the human experience and develop best urban practices to make our cities more livable, equitable, and sustainable. Read More

Visit

Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 1pm-5pm

Address

1010 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

event:

CFAD Playlab
Last Two Saturdays of Month, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The CFAD Playlab is a free drop-in Saturday program for youth and families at the Center for Architecture and Design from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Held the last two Saturdays of the month, children and their chaperones are invited to explore different architecture and design focu Read More
Image: Trevor Dykstra
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Family Program: Eat Your Dreams, Restaurants
January 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What would your favorite restaurant serve and look like? Our favorite foods melt in our mouths and are oh-so-yummy in our tummies. Plus, they delight our senses of sight, smell, and touch. Explore how your favorite foods and restaurants tickle your senses, and then desig Read More
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The Emerging smARt City: Augmented Reality Workshop
Feb 6, 2020 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Mobile augmented reality is a rapidly emerging technology that has the power to change how we understand and interact with our urban environment. In this design jam style workshop you will learn basic AR principals, examine current and future use cases, and ideate with fel Read More
Image: Lan Nguyen
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Family Program | Design the Future: Public Landmarks
February 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What building will Seattle be known for in 2120? Dash one hundred years into the future and be the architect who designs Seattle’s most famous public building. Will it speak? Is it made of cheese? How will this every day space bring people together? Look into your crys Read More
 

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