BuildingWork

A Seattle-based architecture firm committed to the idea that architecture, design, and preservation can strengthen our communities. Learn more

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the way walking alone can take you back to a specific moments in season is genuinely magic

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Designing for kids means creating spaces that spark curiosity, support learning, and make young people feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door.…

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Rooted in place, culture, and community, the La Conner Swinomish Library brings together contemporary civic design with deep respect for local history and Coast Salish traditions.…

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Did you know @themetropoleseattle is part of @pioneersquare Art Walks?

During First Thursdays, the Metropole offers free community tours, a chance to get an inside look at the 135-year-old landmark that now serves as a vibrant nonprofit center supporting communities of color…

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@themetropoleseattle was recently featured in BUILDINGS, highlighting the project’s transformation into a nonprofit hub rooted in preservation, sustainability, and community impact.…

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@rochas_rafaela @mendiolaarregui nobody is ready for what comes next in this series

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This Library Week, we’re celebrating spaces that bring communities together.

Public libraries remain one of the few places that are truly open to everyone. We design each one to support access, learning, and connection, shaped by the needs of the people who use them.…

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The Cabrini Medical Tower, a 17-story high-rise built in 1970, underwent a carefully designed facade restoration.

The original concrete exterior had deteriorated over time, creating hazards for pedestrians and vehicles below.…

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@wiedtalkhbu Who actually directed this

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We designed Town Hall Seattle as a new home for civic and cultural life within a historic landmark.

Through the renovation and adaptive reuse of the 1916-22 Classical Revival church, we created a multi-venue center for the arts, lectures, and community programming.…

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@themetropoleseattle is a finalist for the 2026 Vision Awards, recognizing leadership in building sustainability across our region.

Hosted by the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts, the Vision Awards bring together a community committed to advancing high-performance,…

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Founding Partner Matt Aalfs shares the story behind the project—how our client and design team transformed a long-vacant structure into a nonprofit hub serving BIPOC communities.…

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Then and now: the Triangle Hotel in Pioneer Square

From its early 1910s beginnings to today’s restoration progress, this century-old building is getting a new lease on life.…

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@toorixhtocare every time i see you i'm amazed

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Construction is moving along at the new Lake Stevens Library.

Set among wetlands and two ancient glacial boulders, our design features exposed mass timber interiors, a treehouse-like upper floor, and a warm,…

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BuildingWork founding partner Matt Aalfs, AIA, was interviewed on a new episode of @KUOW’s Seattle Now Podcast, which explores how Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square has grappled with earthquake vulnerability while preserving its history,…

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the energy you put out really does come back to you in unexpected ways