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AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Thinking Big to go Small
Architect, homeowners overcome sizable challenges
Pullman residents Iris and Mark Lange purchased a century-old Green Lake farmhouse in 2014 as a possible residence for a son who was considering attending college in Seattle. At the time, they thought the lot might also be a good future fit for a small new home known locally as a detached additional dwelling unit, or…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Tucked into the Trees
Cozy Whidbey Island project is seemingly at one with nature
Acclaimed architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen, who passed away recently, once observed, “Good architecture never shouts at its neighbors.” Many human neighbors of Little House/Big Shed don’t even realize the homestead exists. Located on the southern end of Whidbey Island, it is not so much constructed as it is lovingly slipped into the silviculture like a bookmark in…
Seattle Magazine Essentials: Local Liqueur, Subscription Boxes and a Wave Park near Yakima
Check out a collection of local hidden gems.
That’s Amari Women-owned Fast Penny launches during pandemic Jamie Hunt first became enamored of an Italian herbal liqueur called amari during trips to Europe. So she did what lots of aperitif-loving travelers dream of and launched a distillery. Hunt left a long career in branding and technology and, along with distillery veteran and restaurateur Holly Robinson,…
Seattle Magazine Essentials: Sustainable Clothing and Custom Furniture
Check out a collection of local hidden gems.
This article is featured in the March issue of Seattle magazine. Subscribe here to access the print edition. Future Thread Akala creates inclusive, sustainable clothing Its no secret that the women’s plus-size clothing market is booming. Last year alone, its value in the United States reached a staggering $9.85 billion, according to data analytics firm Statista. At…
The Eastside Edge
Here's why the Eastside market is booming
With housing prices at record highs throughout the Puget Sound region, prospective buyers are understandably nervous about making the plunge. Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland and other Eastside suburbs may offer the best opportunities for homebuyers concerned about protecting equity, investors seeking to maximize return, or young professionals positioning for future employment. The “Zoom boom” notwithstanding, large tech…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Gear Shift
Winthrop home serves as both storage space and cozy residence
Meet the California Closets of outdoor enthusiasm. Never has a more disagreeable tangle of incompatible geometric shapes and lumpy accessories been perpetrated on humankind than the hardware of the modern adventurer. Trying to organize skis, kayaks, snowboards, fishing rods, paddles, boots, bikes, climbing gear, bedrolls, duffel bags and cooking kits in an SUV can be a nightmare. For…
Best Places: Suburban Shift
The most popular ‘burbs to buy a home
Claire and Derek Klein loved living in the downtown Seattle condo they purchased in 2016 across the street from the Washington State Convention Center. They took full advantage of the nightlife and pedestrian amenities in their neighborhood. Then Covid-19 hit and changed everything. Derek, a technology consulting principal director for Accenture, began working from home….
Seattle Magazine Essentials: Pet Names, Pillows and Backyard Cabins
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Move over Fido Pet names in Seattle reflect the year that was If you adopted a dog or cat last year, there’s a good chance you named it Milo. Milo is among the top five 2020 pet names in Seattle for both dogs and cats, according to Seattle-based dog walking and pet sitting company Rover’s…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Cozy and Comfy
Vacation home borrows from Scandinavian, European mountain designs
It is sometimes the role of the artist to jar clients from their comfort zone. It is not common for residential architects to be asked do the same. But that was the challenge presented to Syndicate Smith LLC, a residential and commercial architectural studio in Leavenworth. Seattle residents Paul Carpenter and Steve Bartz wanted a…
How to Prepare for the Ultimate Staycation
Cooped up at home and afraid to travel? Use these tips to stay sane.
This story first appeared on Zillow.com. You don’t need to stay in a hotel and play tourist to have a proper vacation. Look no further than your own home for a staycation that dreams are made of. Make no mistake, an at-home staycation doesn’t just mean a lazy weekend on the couch. Turn your humble…
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