Exploring the Power of Design, Shaping the Future
Welcome to the Seattle Architecture Foundation
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The Seattle Architecture Foundation (SAF) is a local non-profit organization that aims to celebrate and honor Seattle's rich architectural heritage while encouraging community involvement in shaping the city's future. SAF provides a range of imaginative programs that make architecture fun and relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds. Our goal is to inspire and educate the public, fostering a deeper appreciation for the built environment and the role it plays in our daily lives.
Explore Seattle's Architecture and History
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SAF offers weekly walking tours every Saturday at 10:00 am. These tours provide a unique opportunity to explore Seattle's architecture and history while learning about the city's urban design practices. Our enthusiastic guides are eager to share their knowledge and facilitate a better understanding of the architecture, landscape, and urban design that shape our cities.
Programs for Youth and Families
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SAF offers various exceptional programs and experiences for all ages that connect people to the architecture, design, and history of Seattle. We believe that inspiring the next generation of architects, designers, and urban planners starts with providing access to engaging and educational programs. Our programs include family workshops, youth programs, exhibits, and special events that encourage creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Exhibits
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SAF hosts various exhibits throughout the year that showcase Seattle's architectural heritage and innovation. These exhibits provide a platform for architects, designers, and artists to share their work and ideas with the community. Our exhibits aim to inspire and engage visitors, fostering a deeper appreciation for the built environment.
Become a Member
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The important work of the Seattle Architecture Foundation (SAF) relies on the generosity of its members and supporters. By supporting SAF, members receive benefits and provide a valuable resource that helps shape our community. Membership supports SAF's programs, exhibits, and tours, making architecture and design accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Center for Architecture & Design (CfAD)
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SAF is located at the Center for Architecture & Design (CfAD), a dynamic public space for exhibits, programs, and conversations that explore design's role in shaping cities. CfAD partners with Design in Public, AIA Seattle, and AIA Washington Council to celebrate the power of design, advocate for policies affecting the built environment, and examine ideas to help Seattle meet the challenges it faces. The programming at CfAD is developed in large part with input from volunteers and members, mirroring their passion and interests. The Center is a hub for design enthusiasts, offering a range of events and programs that explore the role and impact of design.
On-The-Go Tours Via Our Mobile App
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Building on the popularity of SAF's signature tours and award-winning guidebook, our mobile tour app features immersive maps and informative pages highlighting buildings, architects, and history from Seattle's early days to the present. The app offers a self-guided tour experience that allows users to explore Seattle's architecture at their own pace.
Explore Seattle Architecture Today
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Join the Seattle Architecture Foundation in celebrating and honoring Seattle's rich architectural heritage. Our programs, exhibits, and tours offer unique opportunities to learn about the city's built environment and the role it plays in our daily lives.
Overview of Reviews
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with most reviewers giving 5-star ratings. The reviews praise the organization's tours, workshops, and exhibits, highlighting their informativeness, engaging guides, and comprehensive coverage of Seattle's architecture and history.
Tours and Workshops
The reviews highlight the excellence of the organization's tours and workshops. Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, the pace of the tours, and the comprehensive coverage of Seattle's architecture and history. The family-friendly workshops for young kids and youth are also commended.
Exhibits and Spaces
One reviewer expresses mild disappointment with the new exhibit space, feeling it's barely large enough to accommodate rotating exhibits. However, the architecture tours are still considered informative and worth taking.
Guides and Knowledge
Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and expertise, with one reviewer noting that the guide's knowledge is apparent from the start. The guides are credited with making the tours engaging and informative.
