“Like Fine Taxidermy’s practitioners, Steiner is more interested in taxidermy being “sculptural, creating an ironic narrative, rather than a standard presentation of a beast.” He pursued this notion in his object curation for the new Seattle bar, Deep Dive. Inspired by the worlds of Darwin and Jules Verne, with a dash of 1920s speakeasy thrown in, the interiors were created by Graham Baba Architects. “It’s a small place with complex geometry. It was like fitting out a boat,” says lead architect Jim Graham.”

Source: Effect Magazin

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“Local fabricators created custom elements throughout the space, such as the light fixtures that recall jet engines and the recycled cardboard screens at the entry. By showcasing local fabricators and artists, Alaska Airlines honors their West Coast heritage and provides guests with a meaningful connection to the Seattle region.”

Source: Hospitality Snapshots

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“Previously a warren of isolated rooms, the design opens the floor plan of the house to create better flow between spaces and to facilitate entertaining. Before the renovation, the kitchen was disconnected from the living spaces. Now, the kitchen—along with the adjacent living room—has become the focal point of the house, affording expansive views out to Spanish Bay Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean beyond.”

Source: Wowow Home
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“Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria partnered with local grocer, Quality Food Centers (QFC), to launch the latest pizzeria for counter service-style slices and pies inside the grocery store's bustling University Village location…The Tutta Bella space has been designed by the Seattle-based firm Graham Baba Architects, the team behind projects such as Chophouse Row, Melrose Market and the Deep Dive Bar inside Amazon’s Spheres.”

Source: Seattle PI

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“Outside, variously-sized, dark-stained cedar siding provides subtle dimension and shadow effects. Cor-Ten siding wraps selected portions of the exterior to articulate the composition and massing. Integrated sun shades and fins on all west-facing windows marry function with aesthetics, adding visual texture while mitigating direct sun exposure.”

Source: G&C Magazine

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“Exploration elicits surprise and discovery: each space has its own distinct furnishings, acoustic properties, floor and ceiling materials, and light quality. By providing a range of experiences, each guest will find a place they feel at home.”

Source: ArchDaily

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“…there’s been feverish activity inside for months now, and all is set for the new tenant, Leftcraft, to open its doors on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Leftcraft will be offering craft beers, cocktails and an array of food from homestyle comfort to health-conscious, all using locally-sourced ingredients.”

Source: My Edmonds News

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“The Lopez Island Beach Cabin features natural materials including exposed wood, iron, glass, and local fieldstone to provide a Pacific Northwest sensibility. Extensive glazing ensures that life at the beach and the Salish Sea are part of the daily experience.”

Source: Home World Design

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“Travelers seek lounges as an escape from the anxiety, noise, and commotion of the concourse. Alaska Airlines sought to transform the lounge typology from an exclusive haven for business travelers to a warm, welcoming space where all guests could find refuge—to relax, work, refuel, and connect.”

Source: Architizer

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“The island residence features natural materials including exposed wood, iron, glass, and local fieldstone to provide a Pacific Northwest sensibility. Extensive glazing ensures that life at the beach and the Salish Sea are part of the daily experience.”

Image: Benjamin Benschneider

Source: ArchiSCENE

One way to increase the accessibility of our projects is to change the lens of the architect. We can also engage more consultants with lived experience. There are a number of very good accessibility consultants across the country with lived experience who I think can help to ensure that projects are the best they can be.

Source: ArchDaily

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“The annual competition attracted submissions from 66 retail teams across the globe. Countries represented include: USA, U.K., Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and South Korea.”

Source: Retail Design Institute

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“Views throughout the thirty-acre complex are controlled, whether to the courtyard, the distant hills, or to the shallow private office views created between the building and the berms. Everything is curated to create a peaceful environment in which to work.”

Source: Rethinking The Future

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“Graham Baba Architects designed this luxurious cocktail bar in Seattle called Deep Dive The space is a study in layering…more maximalist than minimalist…and is part of Amazon’s Sphere’s development.The bar’s design is loosely inspired by the worlds of Charles Darwin and Jules Verne, as well as a dash of 1920s speakeasy.”

Source: Archiscene

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“At street level, the building is set back from the property line by several feet to provide space for exterior dining; expansive glazing composed of wood/glass sliders and fixed units reveal the activity inside to the street. The building’s massing steps back at the top floor to create an outdoor deck for the studio and apartment.”

Source: ArchDaily

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“As restaurants shuttered, Mezcaleria debuted its third kitchen-a walk-up taco window- and over the past couple of months has become a highlight for nearby residents, setting a precedent for how restaurants can adapt as Seattle begins to open up post-pandemic.”

Source: The Registry

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“Exploring form, space and community engagement, these innovative firms produce work that squeezes the maximum potential out of their creative team members. Often wearing multiple hats to building partnerships for collaboration, the offices each leverage their size to create work that is greater than themselves.”

Source: Architizer

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“Materially rich finishes (polished concrete and stone, cerused rift white oak wood, fumed oak floors, and blackened steel) balance the otherwise crisp and spare detailing found throughout the house. Everything from door pulls to sink faucet levers were meticulously designed, detailed, and fabricated.”

Source: Inspirationist

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“The project is a lively infill building that reflects and elevates the mixed industrial and commercial neighborhood in which it sits.”

Source: Archiscene

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“Inside, soft lighting and acoustics take precedence, with natural light pouring in through the windows or offered via gentle up-lighting designed by the firm. Carpeting, warm wood finishes and acoustic panels at the ceiling all buffer highway sounds.”

Source: 1889

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