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International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Washington State by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Article source: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

The new, expanded International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is now open. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) led the design team, replacing a 50-year-old arrivals facility with a dynamic structure nearly five times bigger, dramatically improving the passenger experience. The IAF comprises an aerial walkway the longest of its kind in the world a Grand Hall, and a secure corridor to increase the number of international-capable gates.

“This is an all-new welcome to our region and airport for an international traveler, and it’s a dramatic improvement,” says Lance Lyttle, Managing Director of SEA Airport. “Everything from the views out the windows, the iconic walkway, and the intuitiveness of the facility make this an exceptional customer experience.”

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Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Project: International Arrivals Facility at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Location: Seattle, Washington State

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Kayak Point in Stanwood, Washington State by Christopher Wright Architecture

Monday, July 20th, 2020

Article source: Christopher Wright Architecture

After living in a large home with a manicured landscape for several years, the homeowners were ready to inhabit a more intimate space with a strong connection to trees, bay views, and the land itself. One of the owners, originally from Switzerland, requested the design reflect elements of Swiss style, combining modern inferences with classic structural elements, craftsmanship, and pointed attention to detail. Seattle-based Christopher Wright Architecture created a strong yet site-sensitive home elevated just above the land to preserve the trees it aims to enjoy–creating a place that is as thoughtful as it is beautiful.