August - November

Behind the scenes with Seattle designers 

Seattle Architecture Foundation (SAF) invites you to experience Seattle’s most unique architectural spaces! From August through October, enjoy exclusive events with designers in some of Seattle’s most interesting homes, design studios and a range of commonly inaccessible spaces.   Each festive event includes food, drinks and activities curated by each host — architects, engineers, contractors, artists and more.     

While enjoying yourself among colleagues, friends and new acquaintances, feel good knowing you are helping Seattle Architecture Foundation connect thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds to the architecture, design and history of Seattle.  Funds raised through these events support the various programs offered by SAF, including exhibits, tours, talks and programs that teach youth how design addresses social issues.  SAF reaches more than 6,000 people a year through its programs, events and outreach activities. 

Urban Living in Southlake Union, Exclusive Tour

Sat, Aug 26, 2017 from 5pm - 7pm

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Lake Union Floating Home Tour with Cloudburst Brewing

Wed, Aug 30, 2017 from 6pm - 9pm

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Come enjoy a truly unique evening on a LEED Platinum floating home where you will get to drink delicious beer from one of Seattle's premier craft brewers, Cloudburst Brewing, and nibble on tasty treats from a local chef specializing in south Pacific cuisine. Located on the most southern dock on the Eastlake side of Lake Union, the house provides unobstructed views of the Seattle skyline. Multiple sustainable design features such as a solar array, living roof, and floating water gardens, serve to make the house function as efficiently as possible as well as enhance the home’s aesthetic appeal. This is an experience you can only have here in Seattle!

Art First With Electric Coffin

Thu, Oct 12, 2017 from 6pm - 8pm

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Join Electric Coffin, the studio behind some of the most interesting sculptures in Seattle for an end of summer party celebrating art, design, and the creative process! There may be tiki torches, beach balls, and leis, there will definitely be drinks, snacks, and art.

Electric Coffin is made up of 4 individuals with varied artistic backgrounds that collectively make up what they like to call a "super deluxe art machine". With backgrounds in painting and sculpture to fabrication and graphic design, they’ve worked on commercial projects ranging from full design build to specific installations monuments. They are known for their eccentric and witty style and have won numerous accolades and awards.

Put faces and names with Electric Coffin’s work which you’ve probably seen prominently featured in tech offices and restaurants all over Seattle.

The best way to understand Electric Coffin is by visiting their website: http://electriccoffin.com/

Beerhaus at Chadhaus

Sat, Oct 21, 2017 from 6pm - 8pm

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Chadhaus is a furniture workshop and studio in the heart of Seattle’s Ballard Brewery District. Headed up by husband-and-wife team Chad and Emily Robertson and a crew of skilled craftspeople, Chadhaus focuses on custom pieces made with local materials.

Get a behind the scenes look at all that goes into creating locally sourced, hand crafted furniture while enjoying some local brews from the likes of Stoup, Reuben’s, Lucky Envelope, Populuxe, and Peddler.

Learn more about Chadhaus

Tour of Henrybuilt Production Facility and Test Kitchen

Tue, Oct 24, 2017 from 5pm - 7pm

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Spend the evening with the award-winning kitchen and storage systems company Henrybuilt. Experience their internationally acclaimed design practice, and learn more about their production methods and commitment to quality, functionality and innovation.

Henrybuilt was founded in 2001 to create the first American kitchen ‘system’. The company is focused on what it's like to live with its product – how it works, wears and feels every day, and is unique in its combination of system function with exceptional craft-quality and high level architectural integration.

At this event, CEO Scott Hudson will share some remarks about Henrybuilt followed by a tour of their 40,000-square-foot production facility in Georgetown where products are made-to-order. Enjoy small bites and beverages in Henrybuilt’s fully functional test kitchen— designed, built, and used daily by Henrybuilt staff.

Learn more about Henrybuilt

Old Stove Makeover Mixer at the MarketFront

Fri, Nov 17, 2017 from 6pm - 8pm

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Old Stove, one of Seattle’s newest breweries, is the anchor tenant of the new MarketFront addition at Pike Place Market. At this event you’ll get a sneak peek of their unique brewing space which is only partially open to the public while final changes are being added. Architect, Greg Bjarko and members of Adatto Construction, the general contractor responsible for the construction of the taproom, brewery and restaurant will be onsite with insights about Old Stove’s shiny new digs. You can enjoy panoramic views of Elliot Bay and the Olympic mountains through Old Stove’s 80 ft windows while you sip a frothy brew.

Various Locations

(see individual event for details)
Seattle, WA