Modern Living in Seattle
Seattle is an excellent place for modern architects, and the city boasts some of the most exciting design work in the country. With little reference to the past, but with unswerving vision towards the future, Seattle's modern architectural firms are exploring bold and exciting use of new designs and materials, with unlimited clarity and drama.
Seattle is rich in modern architecture. Featured here are a few of our modern jewels
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The Canlis Restaurant Roland Terry and Pete Wimberley collaborated on the original design of the Canlis Restaurant in 1950. Terry wanted a timeless place of Frank Lloyd Wright discipline and subtlety, while Wimberley dreamed of a restaurant where guests would feel comfortable kicking their shoes off under the table. Together they created an architectural icon that captures the beauty of the Northwest with breathtaking splendor. www.Canlis.com |
The Egan House Built in 1958 for Admiral Willard Egan and designed by Robert Reichert, this is a price example of Post World War II Modernist Northwest Architecture, designed in a triangular form on a rectangular plane atop a pier block. It was acquired and restored by Historic Seattle and the Seattle Parks Department and is currently rented. www.HistoricSeattle.org |
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Docomomo - Embracing Northwest Modernism
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Docomomo WEWA advocates for the preservation of Modern buildings, objects, neighborhoods, and landscapes in Western Washington Docomomo WEWA |
| Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation. Launched at the 2003 State Historic Preservation Awards, the Nifty from the Last 50 Initiative is the states first official effort to recognize and record Washingtons post WWII resources. The project was a joint effort by the Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation and DOCOMOMO WeWa. This is a great overview of modern buildings in Washington State. Nifty 50 from the last 50 |
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A Modern Community in the Seattle Area Architects who designed homes for the original Hilltop families as their own residences, in some cases include Wendell Lovett, Lionel Pries, Johanson, Morse, Bassetti, Paul Kirk and Roland Terry (with collaboration from others in the firm Tucker, Shields & Terry). They were young, for the most part, and in an experimental mode. These were modest houses, of contemporary design, built with basic materials. Nearly all were constructed in the 1950s and keyed to a view-corridor map. On the Hilltop, families share a world view of how to live together |
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Architecturally significant mid-century home designed by famed Northwest architect Paul Hayden Kirk. Paul Kirk was recently nominated by the Seattle Times newspaper as one of the most influental people in the Pacific Northwest. The leading proponent of the Northwest style of modern architecture, his work was noted for its use of native materials, its gabled forms, and its expansive windows. . |
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Paul Hayden Kirk on Docomom WEWA - |
-Modern Shoreline Home
Adorable starter home in the heart of Shoreline. Gleaming new hardwoods! All new kit.& bath with tile flooring. Bath features pedestal sink & tile tub surround. Gas log burning FP in spacious LR. Sliders off dining lead to a well lndscped huge yard with deck and aggregate patio. It will come alive in the spring with an abundance of flowering bulbs & is fully fenced. A garden shed sits in back. 2 new 40 gal. ht. wtr tanks, gas range & all appl. are incl. 10% seller financing available. Marlow@SeattleDreamHomes.com
South-End Modern in Des Moines
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Stunning views from this tri-level with multi level decking. Port package, freshly painted inside & out, all rooms wired for central sound syst., soak in your hot tub, 2 water heaters, pond. ALL appliances stay - refrig & stove 4 mo. old, 2 woodburning FP w/blowers, keyless garage entry.
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Vashon Island Retro Paradise
All the Best, All Together for the First Time Ever Offered. Solid NW Contemporary Home in Private, Mid-Isle Setting. Impeccably maintained Inside and Out. Retro Designer Kitchen. Amazing sunrise views of Mt. Rainier and Shipping Lanes. Have Your Friends and Family Over for a Party. Open Floor Plan Upstairs with a Sun Room. Downstairs features L\large Room for Entertaining with 2nd Retro Kitchen. Relax on the spacious decks and patio or in the Hot Tub...Go for a Splash in the sparkling heated pool. -- SOLD-- Marlow@SeattleDreamHomes.com |
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Check out Lotta Livin', your source for Mid Century Modern Lifestyle, Design, Art, Furniture and Architecture. www.LottaLiving.com
Normandy Park Original
240 SW 177th St Normandy Park
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Sound & Olympic view. Meticulous 4 bdrm home featuring walls of windows, vaulted ceilings & spacious living throughout. Master on main, two bdrms and family room downstairs. Newly finished oak floors. Kitchen with dining & built-in cabinets. Formal dining leads to 500 sq. ft. deck w/300 gallon hot tub.Danish oak table is available.Two fireplaces,one gas,one wood.Huge laundry rm with adjoining darkroom & sink. Email for availability, Marlow@SeattleDreamHomes.com |
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www.GoMod.com. Bringing modern design home. Shop for modern furniture, learn modern lingo, read about new modern housing developments, connect with other Modernists.
Modern Medina
A life of simple luxury, comfort and ease. Welcome to Overlake Drive West. Designed and remodeled by acclaimed and award-winning architects Al Bumgardner and Lane Williams, celebrates the best of the International Style of Contemporary Architecture. You will find premium materials and integrity of design throughout this fine home. This one's sold now, but contact us for information about similar homes for sale. Marlow@SeattleDreamHomes.com |
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Atomic Ranch is a quarterly devoted to 1940's-70's ranch homes and modernist tract homes. They're cooler than you think! www.Atomic-Ranch.com
Riviera Beach Waterfront
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Dramatically sited on 50' of waterfront Fun...This almost new home screams with archictecturally stimulating details-dramatic spaces w/Vaulted ceilings & walls of water filled Views, creatively executed blend of cedar shake & custom galvanized metal, state of the art Viking range & Sub Zero fridge, ultra hip concrete slab working spaces, hand finished distressed doors & exposed fir beams, wide plank cherry floors, cat 5 wiring, over 1400sqft of docks & deck. Sorry, sold now. But email us about other modern homes. Marlow@SeattleDreamHomes.com |
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