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Architecture

Alley Movie Nights: Can you say urbanism without effort?

Thu, May 9, 5 a.m.

By Chuck Wolfe

Contemporary urban planning pros often ignore the naturally-occurring spontaneity of city life.

Seattle Center: Is historic district designation ahead?

Tue, Apr 23, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Balancing the needs of history and redevelopment is both a challenge and opportunity for Seattle Center.

$15 or Less: Weekend listings for the budget-conscious culture lover

Thu, Apr 11, noon

By Nicole Capozziello

Candy-O at the Sunset, bacon oatmeal raisin cookie milkshakes, nuns, mimosas, Jack Nicholson and more

The success of a city at night

Thu, Mar 28, 1:39 p.m.

By Chuck Wolfe

Creating a vibrant, thriving city is one thing. Making it that way at night is another entirely.

Why spec house snobbery has to go

Wed, Mar 20, 3 p.m.

By Mary Fialko

Guest Opinion: The average family can't afford a craftsman style home on Capitol Hill. Who are you to fault them for choosing the environmentally-friendly, well-designed modern row house?

What would the Pike Place Market do?

Mon, Mar 18, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The model for a walkable, vibrant urban neighborhood for rich and poor is right under our noses. The Market is about more than flower stalls and history.

Lessons from Iceland: What the tiny country teaches us about building better places

Thu, Mar 14, 5 a.m.

By Chuck Wolfe

From its practical building materials to its magical nighttime skies, Iceland honors natural and built environments, and celebrates the challenges of place.

The importance of seeing the Space Needle

Tue, Mar 12, 5 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The economic and cultural case for preserving public sightlines to the city's biggest landmark.

Collette Collins Design: The art of living

Tue, Feb 26, 5 a.m.

By Alice Kaderlan

From music to math, Collette Collins talks about the inspirations behind her award-winning creations.

How Gas Works Park shapes the Northwest today

Fri, Feb 1, 1:38 p.m.

By Knute Berger

The National Register of Historic Places has just honored the repurposed park. No wonder: The Seattle project started a whole new way of preserving and building on the past for the entire region.

A dream arena?

Wed, Jan 23, 1 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Looks really do matter. A first look at design for a new SoDo sports arena that will help shape Seattle's skyline for the long run.

Heritage Turkeys of the Year

Tue, Jan 8, 6 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Envelope, please: Politicians played heavy hands in the destruction of history across the Northwest, particularly in Seattle and Washington state, during 2012.

Best of 2012: Time to stop snubbing the suburbs?

Sat, Dec 22, 6 a.m.

By Mark Hinshaw

The notion of a "suburb" is history. Diversity, greater density, more shopping and transportation choices are all part of the new identities of the communities around Seattle.