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Text: "Sanctuary: Design for Belonging" overlain on top of grid of images from winning competition submissions
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
NOTICE: Due to weather conditions, the Center will close at 5pm on Tuesday, February 12

Address

1010 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Current Exhibit:

Sanctuary: Design for Belonging
DECEMBER 6 - FEBRUARY 23, 2019
"Sanctuary: Design for Belonging" presents design ideas from "Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities," a competition seeking game-changing design solutions addressing the global refugee and immigrant crisis in an urban context. Read More

Visit

Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 1pm-5pm
NOTICE: Due to weather conditions, the Center will close at 5pm on Tuesday, February 12

Address

1010 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

Text: "Sanctuary: Design for Belonging" overlain on top of grid of images from winning competition submissions
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A Conversation Behind Sanctuary: Design for Belonging
February 19, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Join us for a discussion alongside the competition winners and judges of the current exhibit, Sanctuary: Design for Belonging. The design competition focuses on creating safe spaces and resources for refugees and immigrants, and how those methods can benefit those in search Read More
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Conversations Towards an Equitable Practice: Intercultural Competence
February 25, 5-7pm
Join AIA Seattle's Women In Design and Diversity Roundtable committees for a series of monthly discussions about the culture and climate of the architecture community in Seattle and beyond, and how to build a stronger pipeline and retention practices for equity in the field. February's discussion centers on intercultural competence. Read More
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Because it Rains Opening Night Reception
MARCH 7, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for the Opening Night Reception for "Because it Rains," the latest exhibit @ the Center for Architecture & Design. Recipient of AIA Seattle’s 2018 Emerging Professionals Travel Scholarship, Laura Bartunek Assoc. AIA explored the concept of rain as a creativ Read More
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Ask An Architect: Navigating Your Building Project
MARCH 16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dreaming about a home design project and not sure where to start? Wondering how to make the most of your budget? Curious about green design or how to plan for your family’s changing needs? Whether your project is a small remodel or new construction — or if you are ju Read More
 

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