Part 2 of BUILDblogs Gordon Walker series covers his commercial work, institutional work, and calls out a few important aspects...
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Architecture that looks like what it’s doing+
One of the most important architectural paradigm shifts occurred when architects started designing buildings to look like what they're...
Smart Flat Roofs: The Craft of Parapet Detailing+
BUILDblog covers the technical side of flat roofs which, as it turns out, aren't so flat.
A Home for the 21st Century: Part 2, the Interior+
All the behind the scenes materials and methods of a mid-century modern house remodel
A Home for the 21st Century: Part 1, the Exterior+
BUILD LLC remodels a mid-century modern home to last another 50 years.
5 Anomalies of Architecture+
The BUILDblog covers 5 exceptional anomalies of the architectural business model.
Magnolia Residence Interiors+
The BUILDblog covers the Davidson Residence interiors in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood.
Failure and Messiness are Part of the Process+
BUILDblog covers the messiness of the design process and reviews why it's a necessary component of good design.
Home Interventions+
Some cool home-improvements by homeowners in the Park Modern building.
How We’re Making It, A Top 10 List+
BUILD's top ten tips for flourishing in the tough economic climate.
The Importance of Sketching+
BUILD discusses the importance of hand sketching and shows a few examples of recent sketchbooks.
The Black Hole of Design+
The importance of authentic design. Establishing a modern language of architecture that is an accurate reflection of our society and...
The Importance of Getting Out There+
BUILD shares their another successful Young Architects Day.
Architecture & Choice+
BUILD unravels why more is less when it comes to decisions in architecture.
Julius Shulman: Master Photographer+
BUILD digs into the brilliant and strategic photography of Julius Shulman.
In Defense of Preservation+
BUILD shares their thoughts on the harmony between preservation and modernism.
Modern Condominium Build-Out+
Construction of a condominium interior in downtown Seattle. The project uses new cabinets, new finishes and features a translucent shower...
Interior Screening+
BUILD shares their simple strategies for optimizing texture and light in a recent urban condo build-out.
On the Radar+
BUILD's getting their fill of beautiful objects, photographs, and ideas in the latest installation of OtR.
Raising the Bar #4: Urban Trees+
BUILD gets a firsthand look at a new urban development in Seattle's Central District neighborhood.
Translucency and Light+
BUILD shares a peek into strategies for harnessing subtle and dramatic light qualities.
Arthur Erickson: Pacific Northwest Modern Master+
BUILD pays homage to one of the Northwest's great architects.
The Indispensable Importance of Experience+
A story explaining the merits of experience in the design world.
Pacific Northwest Design+
BUILD defines key characteristics of Northwest Regional design, and highlights some head-turning projects.
Get Your Hands Dirty+
BUILD and SPD delve into the value and satisfaction of making things by hand.