Architecture

The quest to find and photograph a historic Seattle mansion that may soon face demolition

Writer and amateur historian Jean Sherrard tells us about a Denny family mansion that may be on the chopping block

World

In France, workers build a castle from scratch the 13th century way

Deep in a forest in the Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is building a castle the medieval way — no motorized machines included.

How two big Wall Street banks are rethinking the office for a post-pandemic future

From more air circulation to well stacked pantries, JPMorgan Chase and BNP Paribas are seeking to make the office a draw at a time when work-from-home is becoming commonplace.

Meet the Seattle office buildings that could become your next apartment

This week, the city concluded a design competition, in which architects submitted proposals to convert specific buildings.

Black architects and designers of the Northwest celebrated in new MOHAI exhibit

"From the Ground Up: Black Architects and Designers" is a traveling show, originally created for Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibit has been updated to represent local, Black architects, like Benjamin F. McAdoo Jr., the first Black architect registered in Washington state.

Serenity, surprise, and delight: sharing the legacy of architect Minoru Yamasaki

Seattle-born Minoru Yamasaki was one of the most prominent American architects of the 20th Century, best known for designing the first World Trade Center. His granddaughter, Katie Yamasaki, is sharing his story with new generations of would-be architects in her new book, “Shapes, Lines and Light: My Grandfather’s American Journey."

Casual Friday with Crystal Fincher & Besa Gordon

This week, a spanking new addition to the Seattle convention center has a hefty price tag. The city teamed up with SDOT to give 10,000 residents in affordable housing free unlimited orca cards. And we take a look at the *inner* beauty the city’s multifamily housing has to offer. Converge media’s Besa Gordon, and political consultant Crystal Fincher join us to break down the week.