Architectural tours are a great way to learn about architecture and design, to get new inspiration for current projects, and to get a sense of the history and personality of Seattle. And there are a lot of them! Take your pick of different parts of town, wildly different themes, and the various organizations that sponsor them. One thing's for sure, if you want to go on a tour, there's a tour that's right for you. As always, this list will be frequently updated. You can click "See more" for the event page and links to the appropriate sources.
July
July 18th -- Modern Skyscrapers: What's New? | Post-Modernism, security, green
building trends and roller-coaster real estate prices have dramatically
impacted where we live, work and play. This guided tour of downtown
explores these concepts as it teaches you about the biggest buildings
in Seattle. See more. |
July 25th -- South Lake Union: Extreme Makeover | A
two hour walking tour of South Lake Union, presented by the Seattle
Architecture Foundation. "Witness the profound effect that money,
green construction, adaptive re-use and streetcars can bring to a
community." See more. |
August
August 15th -- Modern Skyscrapers: What's New? | Post-Modernism, security, green
building trends and roller-coaster real estate prices have dramatically
impacted where we live, work and play. This guided tour of downtown
explores these concepts as it teaches you about the biggest buildings
in Seattle. See more. |
August 29th -- Family Tour: Eye Spy Seattle
| Get your passport stamped and keep watch out for unique building
details. This interactive, kid-focused downtown experience is best
suited for children ages 5-10. See more. |
