A Fresh Take on Cafes
Maybe it's our inner Seattleite showing through but we definitely have big ol' soft spots for cool and unique cafes. Of course we love the Seattle classics like Ballard Coffee Works and Cherry Street...
View ArticleThe Dress
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've probably seen "The Dress" and you probably have your own opinion on what color it is. The debate on whether it is blue/black or white/gold has been...
View ArticleGreatest Thing since Sliced Bread
Richard Silver, a New York-based photographer captured these beautiful photographs of famous architectural sights around the world that display the change between light and day. These images consist of...
View ArticleInside the Artists' Studio
Claude MonetWhile there are many iconic works of art that have become widely recognized and immortalized over the years, the artist behind the work of art is usually harder to place. It is always...
View ArticleStairway to (community) Heaven
Oh.No.Sumo, a design collective in New Zealand designed this installation, called Stairway Cinema as part of an ongoing experiment on how architecture can engage with the community. In today's world...
View ArticleAn Interview for Philadelphia University
Michelle was recently interviewed by Philadelphia University as part of their Expert Interview program! She loved being able to discuss our firm's philosophy and inspiration for aspiring architects....
View ArticleWorks in Progress
St. Louis Gateway ArchSpace NeedleSydney Opera HouseEiffel TowerGolden Gate BridgeTower BridgeThere's something intimate about seeing a project before it's completely finished. It almost feels like a...
View ArticleFloor Plans from Popular Television Shows
Here at atelier drome, we're huge fans of everything from House of Cards to The League. When we're not geeking out over deep, exaggerated eaves or hand-crafting light fixtures, you can find us laughing...
View ArticleArchitecture for Dogs
Many people might wonder about the secret behind our award winning designs  and while we can't give away all the tricks of the trade, it might have to do with the fact our office is very dog friendly!...
View ArticleReduce, Reuse, RECLAIM
One of our favorite things is to find reclaimed furniture and use it in our modern spaces. As much as we appreciate a good, sturdy piece of mass produced furniture from a certain Swedish retailer,...
View ArticleGN Apartment
This week, we've fallen completely in love with this stunning apartment in Brazil. The views, the art, and the antique furniture in the modern space are all spectacular. But it's probably just as well...
View ArticleMicro-apartment in Berlin
It's easy to feel like a victim of sensory overload these days when our phones are constantly being bombarded with notifications and we spend the majority of our days staring at brightly lit screens,...
View ArticleFirst Thursday Art Walk
 This past Thursday, we participated in Pioneer Square's First Thursday Art Walk for the second time and it was a blast. We hosted Seattle based artist and illustrator Arica Schuett, who focuses...
View ArticlePull Some Strings
This week we're loving this installation by Atelier YokYok at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Cahors, southwest France. Called Les Voûtes Filantes, or The Shooting Vaults, this stunning installation was...
View ArticleMirror Labyrinth NY
New York's Brooklyn Bridge Park is offering whimsical and interactive installations as part of an exhibition by Public Art Fund. This exhibit encourages viewers to touch, walk through, and engage with...
View ArticleNapkin Sketches
As you might expect from architects, we tend to be big fans of doodling. The NewSchool and San Diego American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) took doodles one step further by collecting...
View ArticleTreehouses for Adults
Being the from the Pacific Northwest, we have a solid appreciation for nature and being outdoors. That's why we love these amazing designs found on Archilovers. These super cool designs are definitely...
View ArticleOne Ring to Rule them All
A cool concept we discovered this week is the Iron Ring. Apparently, Canadian-trained engineers receive a ring at the end of their training as a symbol of the responsibilities and ethics associated...
View Articlepaper + cut
It's no secret we're fans of the mid-century modern style so it was only natural we fell in love with these mid-century modern collages by Lucy Williams. The attention to detail is absolutely...
View Articlesummer days, drifting away
It's Seafair Weekend here in Seattle and if you weren't already planning on spending time in the water, the scorching temperatures might change your mind. But if beaches and big crowds aren't your...
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