stuart silk architects|blog

In our day to day work at Stuart Silk Architects we find numerous resources and ideas in our research and discussions with our clients and colleagues. The idea of a blog came out of the simple fact that these discoveries and discussions are vital in our pursuit of architecture and great design. So this blog is a living collection of items we found that particularly excited us. We also will report from time to time on activities that we feel are vital to our work. We have selected a few areas of focus: sustainability, urban planning, contextual architecture and hope that you enjoy following these threads of research.

The Art Minute

April 6, 2012

The Art Minute is a great blog that makes me wish my Art History class in college was as direct and inspiring. The site was sent to me by a close friend who works with the author. Most of the posts are short; just enough to wet your appetite. Some go into greater depth. [...]

An interview with Stuart Silk Architects on Buildipedia.com

January 23, 2012

What Makes for Commercial Design Success?

Renovation of Historic Homes in Seattle

December 12, 2011

Stuart Silk Architects has been involved in renovating a number of historic homes in the Northwest over the past two decades. Most recently, the Thomas J. Autzen Residence, a half-timbered and brick affair inspired by the English Arts and Crafts movement and Tudor Revival. Autzen was a pioneer in the Portland timber industry and is [...]

Academic Eclecticism in the Pacific Northwest

November 26, 2011

Seattle and Portland are blessed with a large number of historical homes.