Beautiful Mid-Century Architecture

Back to my documentation of the disappearing act of beautiful
authentic Cascade Neighborhood as Amazon.com moves in.
Today I highlight the mid-century building across the street
from the Cascade Park and P-Patch. It’s the old
Central Supply Center for Seattle School District built in 1955.
I love the rhythm of the roof pattern, classic 1950s architecture.
I discovered this great website about South Lake Union
which is where changes are occurring almost daily.

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Beautiful Gallery

Today was one of those all too familiar drizzly days
when I just wanted to be anywhere else but Seattle.
The remedy? A field trip to the Henry Art Gallery where
I was treated to some James Turrell and a beautiful
photographic exhibit displaying some stunning images.

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Interior ceiling of the Henry Art Gallery

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James Turrell’s Skyspace, Light Reign at the Henry Art Gallery
University of Washington, Seattle, WA

 

Beautiful Architecture

I did something I haven’t done in a long time and attended
a book reading at the Seattle Downtown Library.
The subject was earthquakes presented by Sandi Doughton.
Interesting but only slightly unnerving at the same time.
Having lived in earthquake zones I’ve come to not fear
earthquakes; all you can do is be well prepared.

As I was leaving I was reminded of the beauty of the
library building itself and how I hope it never descends
into rubble.

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Seattle Library looking up with reflection of 
neighboring building. Rem Koolhaas OMA architect.
However the real designer (who never gets credit)
is Joshua Prince-Ramus.