My friend, Zen ~ boy genius architect, and I attended the 20th anniversary of one of his projects (for which, I played a very, very, very small part in the design.)The building is a mixed use structure overlooking Lake Union. It's on an amazing but difficult site, and, wow! what a view.
As I've mentioned before, Zen is a damn genius. Couple that with clients with exquisite taste, fascinating worldview, deep artistic sensibilities and you get brilliance.
Robby is an artist and Janet is a writer. When you talk about people in history you'd like to have dinner with, I say why go back in time? These are people you'd certainly drag a chair to the table for and maybe even bump Napoleon to the kiddie table.
The design of the building was inspired by their love of the Coast Salish people: their traditions, customs and language. As we all gathered around for greetings and a toast, Robby spoke in the Lushootseed dialect and Janet translated the welcome. Utterly cool! And, completely dear.
From the lintel over the garage to the shape of the building, everything was fully realized in support of the vision developed by the client and the architect. And, twenty years on, immaculately kept. Sublime!
The day was gorgeous; the project exquisite; the light fare toothsome and beautifully presented; the guests convivial and interesting; the hosts generous. Lovely.
Day 45 Everyday Grateful ~
Beautiful weekend
Out and about to Lake Union
Nice!
for more pictures of Whaac All All see Portfolio/Residential, Whaac All All Eastlake Mixed Use
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