Mary Lund Davis entered UW in 1942, during World War II. Her male classmates were all called to serve. Studying and learning alone removed a support network, but may have enabled freer thinking. In 1946 she became the first female architect in Washington State.
Category: Seattle
A-Frame Houses: Love or Hate this Modern Design?
Today, A-frames still conjure associations with vacation homes and picturesque ski chalets perched atop remote mountain landscapes. But what about a modern A-frame for the 21st century?
Benjamin McAdoo – Modern Style For All
It is easy to associate Modern style with expansive and expensive houses, or landmark municipal buildings; but at least one local Seattle architect broke that and several other invisible barriers. His name was Benjamin McAdoo.
Heidi Ward Seattle Real Estate Report – Fall 2019
This year has been a busy one for the real estate market in Seattle, if not quite as booming as 2018. We took the time to speak with real estate broker Heidi Ward, who specializes in assisting her clients with buying and selling modern and luxury homes throughout Seattle. During our talk, she shed some light on this past season as well as let us in on her thoughts on how the real estate market will be impacted by the upcoming holiday season.
Mid Century Modern Gem in Gig Harbor Gets a Makeover Part 3: Final Update
The midcentury modern home Janice and Brian have been renovating for the past few years is finally complete. When they originally purchased the home, they knew it needed a lot of work. But, more importantly, it had the bones of a classic midcentury home. The biggest question? What would they find behind the walls?
The Pass Life Community Expands with Modern Single Family Homes in Hyak
On Saturday, October 12, Bryce and his team in collaboration with 360modern, will unveil the next phase of The Pass Life: two modern homes unlike any other available in a mountain community in the state. These aren’t townhomes or lofts, they’re fully detached single family homes with 2-3 bedrooms and 2-3 baths designed with a modern aesthetic that incorporates the stunning natural views surrounding the homes.