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AIA Seattle
Seattle Architecture Foundation
Design in Public
AIA Washington Council
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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

***The Center is closed until further notice in alignment with the public health advisory. We are still working and reachable by email. Meetings and events have been cancelled, postponed, or moved online.***

Address

1010 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Current Exhibit:

Proactive Practice
March 5 - July 25, 2020
Proactive Practice examines how architects self-initiate projects to nurture vibrant and adaptive communities. As speculative development and fast-paced growth transform urban space, architects must not be complacent in service to the market economy. How can we practice architecture as caretakers for our communities and reclaim an active role in the production of space? Read More

Visit

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

***The Center is closed until further notice in alignment with the public health advisory. We are still working and reachable by email. Meetings and events have been cancelled, postponed, or moved online.***

Address

1010 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

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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
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Center Closed March 9 – April 8
March 9 - April 8
The Center for Architecture & Design will be closed March 9 - April 8 due to the current recommendations of our local health officials regarding the COVID-19 situation. All staff will be working remotely and adjusting planned meetings, events, and gatherings for the Read More
Image: Lan Nguyen
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Family Program: A-MUSE-ing Museums
May 9, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
* This event has been rescheduled from 3/14 to 5/9 due to covid-19. We apologize for any inconvenience * Museums are loving homes for the ideas and objects that are important to us. They tell stories about nature, history, and culture. What story will your museum tell a Read More
Image: Lan Nguyen
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Family Program: Put more play into your day!
April 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Turning interstitial spaces (bus stop, waiting spaces) into playful spaces Have you ever had to wait for a long time at a bus stop or in line at the store or the airport? Was it boring? Put more play in your day by transforming these “waiting spaces” into playful pla Read More
 

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