Seattle Architecture Foundation

🏟 The clock is ticking for June 10th! ⏳

Anticipation is building fast, and we are incredibly excited to have our expert panelists diving into these massive civic projects:

David Kunselman, AIA (City of Seattle) on the highly anticipated Memorial Stadium Renovation.

Doug Demers (HKS) on designing dynamic, year-round experiential districts.

The best part? Join us immediately after the discussion for a vibrant networking reception on the rooftop over light refreshments and stunning views. 🥂✨

📆 Event Details
When: June 10 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Washington 1000 Conference Center

🎟️ Tickets: Registration is closing soon! Click the link in our bio to secure your spot today.

🏟 The countdown is ON for June 10th! 🚀

Take a look at this sneak peek! The conceptual rendering gives you a glimpse into the future of urban sports venues—and we are incredibly excited to have David Kunselman, AIA (City of Seattle) sharing exclusive, behind-the-scenes insights into his extensive work on the highly anticipated Memorial Stadium Renovation.

The best part? The conversation doesn't stop there! Join us immediately after the discussion for a vibrant networking reception on the rooftop. Come connect with fellow design professionals and enjoy stunning views over light refreshments. 🥂✨

📆 Event Details
When: June 10 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Where: Washington 1000 Conference Center

🎟️ Tickets: The event is approaching fast and spaces are limited. Click the link to secure your spot today! https://ow.ly/iyfv50Z5y89

🏙 Free Summer Architecture Tours! 🌲✨

We are thrilled to partner with the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) to bring you a series of free walking tours exploring the rich history and vibrant built environment of our city.

Whether you want to discover hidden plazas and public spaces or trace Seattle's evolution from stone architectural landmarks to modern steel skyscrapers, we have a tour for you!

Spaces are entirely free, but registration is required to secure your spot. Come explore downtown with us!

📆 Tour Details & Lineup
Hidden Spaces / Public Places: Discover downtown’s urban treasures, plazas, and pockets of nature.

From Stone to Steel: Trace the incredible history of Seattle’s changing skyline and architectural styles.

🎟️ Registration: Free! visit: downtownseattle.org

🕤The countdown is officially ON for our Sports & Architecture panel. We are diving deep into how iconic venues redefine civic pride and experiential urban planning.

June will be here before you know it, and seats are limited. Secure your spot today and join the conversation that’s shaping our cities. 🙌

👉 Register now! https://ow.ly/9wef50Z4wBY

🏟 Great sports venues don’t just host the game – they shape the city around them. Join SAF on June 10th for an engaging conversation exploring the forward-thinking design, structural innovation, and urban integration required to turn massive venues into year-round community hubs. Featured panelists: Doug Demers (HKS) & David Kunselman (City of Seattle).

Keep the conversation going at our rooftop reception as you enjoy some light refreshments, expand your network and take in the views.

📆When: June 10 | 5pm - 7:30PM
📍Where: Washington 1000 Conference Center
🔗Link in bio

🗓️ FREE SUMMER TOURS ARE HERE! 🏛️
Ready to explore Seattle’s architectural history? Registration is officially open for our Free Summer 2027 Walking Tours! That’s not all – you won’t want to miss your chance to be among the first to experience our new tour “Concrete Ambition: The Modernist & Brutalist UW” debuting on July 4th!

Here’s what’s on the schedule:
• June 6 | 10AM: Seattle Center: The World’s Fair & Beyond
• July 4 | 10AM [NEW TOUR!]: Concrete Ambition: The Modernist & Brutalist UW

✨ These tours are entirely FREE thanks to 4Culture’s Public Free Access Grant, but spaces are limited and tickets go fast.
🔗 Secure your spot today—https://ow.ly/bTA050Z3qJP

Don't miss your last chance to view these models up close! EMERGENCE is closing on May 23rd!

Our “Emergence” online gallery is officially open! Dive into the world of architectural models and meet the creative minds behind them. Scan the code to explore, learn, and be inspired by Seattle’s vibrant design community!

Kick off your July 4th with a burst of architectural inspiration! 🎇 Before the fireworks light up the sky, join the Seattle Architecture Foundation for “Concrete Ambition”—a guided tour exploring the bold, sculptural heart of the University of Washington campus.

Step into the stories behind UW’s iconic modernist and Brutalist landmarks, where visionaries like Paul Thiry and Fred Bassetti transformed campus design with daring lines and raw textures. From monumental concrete to hidden gems, you’ll see UW in a whole new way.

🗓️ When: July 4th | 10am–12pm
📍 Start: UW Light Rail Station (Street Level)
🏁 End: McMahon Hall

Tickets: $27.50 (discounts for SAF members, students, and seniors).
Ready to explore? Reserve your spot now: [https://seattlearchitecture.org/tours/concrete-ambition](https://seattlearchitecture.org/tours/concrete-ambition)