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The Seattle Architecture Foundation is a local non-profit that celebrates Seattle's rich architectural heritage and encourages people to get involved in shaping our city's future through a range of imaginative programs. SAF provides architectural walking tours, youth and family programs, exhibits, and public programs that connect you the architecture and design of your dynamic city.

05/31/2026

🏙 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

05/27/2026

🕤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

05/24/2026

🏟 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

05/22/2026

🗓️ 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

05/20/2026

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

05/17/2026

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!

05/15/2026

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)

05/14/2026

SAF's Q***r Capitol Hill Tour is back! 🌈✨ Get ready to celebrate Seattle’s vibrant q***r history with SAF on June 6. Discover iconic landmarks, untold stories, and the powerful legacy that shaped Seattle’s q***r community. Our guest guides Michael Langberg and Lonnie Lusardo will lead the way—don’t miss out! Secure your spot now! Tickets https://ow.ly/88an50YZsWL

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01/09/2026

If your New Year's resolution is to get outside and explore the city, we've got just the things for you! Join us in January and February for walking tours around Seattle. Remember that our guides take a break in March, so it's your last chance to catch a tour before we return in the spring!

Get tickets: https://ow.ly/J1Gq50XT4xU

📸: Alessandra Brescia

Address

1700 7th Avenue, Suite 1700
Seattle, WA
98101

Telephone

+12066679184

Website

http://www.seattlearchitecture.org/

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