2021 was a year of aspiration. Emerging from COVID lockdown, we were ready to take a deep breath and consider our future. Aspiration means ambition and the act of breathing in. SAF’s 24th Annual Architectural Model Exhibit theme Breathe was meant to inspire submissions that reflect on this dual meaning: faced with the passing of […]
Design Soiree: Seattle Asian Art Museum, With LMN Architects Thursday, April 29, 2021 in General Comments Off on Design Soiree: Seattle Asian Art Museum, With LMN ArchitectsHere’s your chance to go behind the scenes with Pamela Trevithick, Partner at LMN Architects, as she takes us through the $54 million renovation and expansion of the original home to Seattle Art Museum, currently home to the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park. In this virtual program, we will learn how she and […]
Work and Waterfront: Expedia Headquarters with ZGF Thursday, February 18, 2021 in General Comments Off on Work and Waterfront: Expedia Headquarters with ZGFJoin SAF for a behind the scenes look at Expedia’s Interbay Campus. Designed by ZGF, the 40-acre campus integrates biophilic design, flexible floor plans, open workspaces, outdoor areas and much more. In this virtual program we will explore and learn about the evolution of the project’s design and construction through video walk-throughs, drone footage and expert […]
History of Western Architecture in 90 minutes! Thursday, February 18, 2021 in General Comments Off on History of Western Architecture in 90 minutes!Always wanted to take an Architecture History course but never had the time? Join SAF for this overview that starts with Greek architecture and takes us through today. Throughout this presentation examples of historic styles will be applied to Seattle buildings, including the downtown core and residential neighborhoods. This presentation is geared towards architecture enthusiasts, […]
All About Arches, Watercolor with Stephanie Bower Thursday, January 21, 2021 in General Comments Off on All About Arches, Watercolor with Stephanie BowerDreaming of travel these days? We are too! So grab a latte and take a Saturday morning armchair trip to Venice! Join architectural illustrator, best-selling author, and globe-trotting Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower for a pencil and watercolor sketching mini-workshop we’re calling “All About Arches.” This 3-hour class will break down the essentials of sketching arches and ellipses in […]
Youth Program | From Sculpture to Scaffolding Thursday, January 21, 2021 in General Comments Off on Youth Program | From Sculpture to ScaffoldingWhere do buildings come from? The buildings we live, eat, work, and play in often start out in an architect’s mind as a simple form such as a cube or cylinder and evolve from there. Slowly, the architect either carves away from the volume or adds to it, molding a cube into a museum or […]
Youth Program | Streetscape: Rethinking our Roads Thursday, January 21, 2021 in General Comments Off on Youth Program | Streetscape: Rethinking our RoadsRoads provide organization and access crucial for cities to thrive. However, they are typically designed with motor vehicles prioritized. This is often at the expense of the pedestrian and bicycles. How design can transform these spaces to put people first, encourage active movement, and make for healthier, more accessible neighborhoods? Envision the potential of your […]
Youth Program |Go Team! Sports Stadiums Thursday, January 21, 2021 in General Comments Off on Youth Program |Go Team! Sports StadiumsMiss attending your favorite team game? Us too! Let’s reimagine what it will be like to watch sports live in a space designed by you. Learn tricks of the trade when designing large sports areas with SRG Partnership. Register
Family Program: Your Ideal Way to Play | Playgrounds Thursday, January 21, 2021 in General Comments Off on Family Program: Your Ideal Way to Play | PlaygroundsPlaygrounds serve a super important role in giving children and adults unique and amazing ways to interact with the built environment. They are spaces of unlimited creativity and wonder. Come explore what makes a wonderful playspace and learn about the new and creative ways playgrounds are evolving and changing across the world. Free RSVP
Family Program: Make Way for Animals Thursday, January 21, 2021 in General Comments Off on Family Program: Make Way for AnimalsAs cities become bigger they take over land that is home to animals. Instead of displacing them, how can we create safe spaces in our towns and cities where animals can live alongside us? Free RSVP
