A Sublime Sports-Themed Getaway in Seattle
For many Canadian visitors, hockey is the main draw on a Seattle sports getaway. However, there are other exciting options to explore, incorporating culture, cuisine, and more.
Seattle
Second-hand Shopping Shines in Seattle
Thrifting in Seattle feels magical, evoking a sense of familiarity when stumbling upon that next favourite item, almost like meeting an old friend anew.
The Wing Luke Museum Is an Ode to the Asian Diaspora
The Wing Luke Museum in Seattle stands as a vibrant testament to the diverse tapestry of Asian American history.
Home of the Week: Mediterranean Revival by Studio AM Architecture and Kelly Hohla Interiors
The best houses are often steeped in history. For Mediterranean Revival, Studio AM Architecture and Kelly Hohla Interiors teamed up to give a turn-of-the-century Seattle home’s interiors a facelift.
Home of the Week: Fauntleroy Residence by Heliotrope Architects
In Seattle, Washington, a newly constructed 3,442 square foot waterfront family home stuns. Designed by Heliotrope Architects for a married couple with two children, the home serves as a sanctuary for the owners to escape to after work, where they can refocus their attention on family in an environment surrounded by nature.
Sound House by GO’C
Sound House by Pacific Northwest architecture studio GO’C is a 5,500-square-foot single-family home on a steep slope site in Seattle’s Magnolia neighbourhood. The project replaced a 1920s house on the site but kept and reworked the paths and terraced gardens. The new house sits on a plateau at the top of the property to optimize views of the city and Puget Sound.
The Renovated Seattle Asian Art Museum Mixes Art Deco and Contemporary Design
Making space.
The cultural exchange between the Pacific Northwest and different parts of Asia has lasted for generations. In this spirit, Seattle welcomed the renovations to the Asian Art Museum, whose art deco façade overlooks the Puget Sound city’s unmistakable skyline.
8 Long Weekend Getaways
Be it a road trip to an adjacent province or a jaunt over the border, we have your visitor’s guide to some choice long weekend destinations.
Ian Gillespie
Building culture.
His buildings, sustainable design philosophy, and commitment to public art win the Westbank founder awards and kudos around the world, but at home he’s a polarizing figure.
