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How we think about public space needs to rapidly shift to include and reflect changing demographics, growing populations and essential climate adaptations. To spur conversation about tools for design response, we are pleased to host “Rising Voices, Rising Vision: The Power of Public Space,” as part of the 2017 Seattle Design Festival. The panel discussion will explore questions like: How can we design with, not for, racially and economically diverse communities? Join us for the conversation on Monday, Sept. 18 at 6pm in the Seattle Central Library auditorium. http://bit.ly/2h7yzTs #SDF2017 #DesignPOWER

Posted: 09.15.2017

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It's wonderful to see the new Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) Francia Russell Center fill with the energy of students! PNB currently serves more than 1,000 students in Seattle and the Eastside, with nearly 30 faculty members. Our team members included Bonewitz, Sellen Construction, Coughlin Porter Lundeen and Stantec. Check out the photo gallery at: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/new-studios-for-eastside-dance-students/

Posted: 09.14.2017

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Site visits are a crucial part of acquainting our teams with place and context.

Posted: 09.13.2017

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Last week we joined with the @pacificnorthwestballet, project team and friends to celebrate the opening of the new Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. We’re excited to see the school for ballet fill with music, dance and the buzzing energy of students.

Posted: 09.11.2017

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Elaine Liffgens led us on a site visit of 450 Alaskan Way, where rustic roots find a contemporary home. A wooden trellis encourages movement through the lobby, which is long and linear due to below-grade parking constraints. The exposed brick of an adjacent building acts as a feature wall, highlighting the historic character of the Pioneer Square neighborhood. On the 9th floor, a lounge and amenity spaces lead to a roof deck offering panoramic views of the Seattle Waterfront and downtown.

Posted: 09.05.2017

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From streetscape to sky lab, the urban campus of @thenorthwestschool engages the city as part of the learning experience. 📷: Benjamin Benschneider

Posted: 09.02.2017

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Congratulations to Mithun landscape architects Deb Guenther and Jason King, who are among the first class of SITES Acredited Professionals. Learn about the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) and this new credential: http://bit.ly/2vMPfqa

Posted: 08.31.2017

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Urban designers from both San Francisco and Seattle offices collaborated on a multi-day design charrette planning for revitalization of an existing neighborhood near downtown Phoenix, and designing mixed-income, multi-family housing on three existing sites within that neighborhood.

Posted: 08.29.2017

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Our Seattle office gathered outside Pier 56 this morning as temperatures dropped and light waned under the natural phenomena in the sky. Together we witnessed the moon eclipse the sun in near totality using make-shift camera obscuras and protective glasses.

Posted: 08.21.2017

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Completed in collaboration with @interim_cda, Hirabayashi Place brings affordable housing and a daycare with rooftop play area to the Seattle International District’s historic Japantown. The building is named for Gordon Hirabayashi, who defied the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII, and features art installations that will enlighten visitors about his legacy of justice. 📷: @laraswimmer

Posted: 08.18.2017