December
In This Issue
THANK YOU!
SHOP SAF FOR HOLIDAY GIVING
FOR FUN
RESOURCES & UPCOMING TOURS
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
SAF in the News
KOMO 5 report of SAF's April 8th InbeTWEEN event.
 
"Don't miss" SAFs Cascade: "Tenass Chuck" Grows Up" tour.

Design Details tour featured: A meanagerie of whimsical architectural details

 
Thank You

We're grateful for the individuals and companies who supported SAF in 2010.

Thank you for choosing SAF!

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Links We Love

 

LOVE LEARNING?
AIA SEATTLE

 

LOVE DESIGN?
ARCADE

 

LOVE MODERN? 
docomomo wewa

 

LOVE PRESERVATION? 

Thank You, Generous Sponsors!

SAF has begun its annual campaign to fund 2012 programs.  For the first time, we are offering program sponsorships and memberships.  The Membership campaign will begin in January but the Sponsorship program is well underway.

 

SAF Directors and Volunteers are grateful to the following companies that have committed already to sponsoring 2012 programs.  For information on sponsorship benefits and how you can become a 2012 program sponsor request a sponsorship form

 

Diamond ($5,000 - 9,999)
     LMN Architects
 

Platinum ($2,000 - 4,999)

     Clothier & Head

     Freestone Capital Management Charitable Foundation
     Integrus

     McKinstry
     Sparling 

 

Shop SAF for Holiday Giving

Napkin Sketches
napkin sketches
Check them out in our window display.

SAF is excited to announce that a special collection of 15 napkin sketches, created by Urban Sketchers, is now for sale at the SAF office. (See directions below.) Each unique work of art is offered from $25 to $45 with all proceeds going to support future SAF programming. Please note that the sketches are for sale on a first-come, first-served basis and therefore will be available only for a limited time!

Notecards & Notepads
Boxed and single notecards and small spiral notepads with Seattle images, including our popular Doubletree Arctic Club Hotel Walrus and Cobb Building Indian. Great stocking stuffers, $1.95 - $9.95, including tax.

Seattle Architecture: A Walking Guide to Downtown
GuidebookOur award winning guide by Maureen Elenga was published in 2007 and is still the most comprehensive and accurate guide to downtown Seattle architecture.  The guidebook includes nine downtown neighborhoods with suggested self-guided tours including over 400 images and a history of Seattle.  It's perfect for Seattle natives and newcomers. $21.95 including tax or we'll mail for $25.  This item may be purchased online.

 

These items are for sale in the SAF Gallery and office located at 1333 5th Avenue, between Union and University, on the third level of the Rainier Square Atrium. 


We encourage you to call ahead, 206.667.9184, before you come to the SAF Gallery and office to ensure that someone is available to help you when you arrive. Thanks for your support and happy holidays!
 

FOR FUN

Check out this design. 

 

Resources & Upcoming Tours

SAF Links & Resources
A listing of organizations and resources that will help you get informed and involved in shaping our community.  

A new Seattle Public Library online guide.

 

Great Buildings Online

 

  
SAF is always looking for information to share about Seattle's history, current issues and shaping its future.  Please send resources you want to share.
  
UPCOMING TOURS:
  
Dec 1, 8
Art + Architecture:  Let the Streets be Your Museum!

Dec 2, 16
Architecture 101:  Windows on Seattle's Style
  
Dec 3

Cascade: "Tenass Chuck" Grows Up
  
Dec 15, 22
Greatest Hits: Chart Toppers and Heart-Stoppers
  
Dec 18 (Sunday @ 10am)
Now & Then: The University of Washington  

Community Connections

Bellevue Arts Museum Exhibit
George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher
October 29, 2011 - February 12, 2012 

 

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Smith Tower
Seattle's fabulous Smith Tower Chinese Room and

Observation Deck is open year-round and most holidays. 

Click here for cost and hours of operation.

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Submit information about your upcoming design event to

Sydney.
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Send us your favorite design blogs, too.  We'll share them

in the next newsletter.
 


SHAPE SEATTLE!
  
The Seattle Architecture Foundation connects people to the architecture, design and history of Seattle.  We provide entertaining workshops, dynamic tours, educational seminars and enthusiastic community advocacy.  Through our programs and civic engagement, SAF will empower you to make a difference in your community.  Join us.

Seattle Architecture Foundation
1333 5th Avenue, Ste 300
Seattle, WA 98101

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