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When Baby Makes Three…
For many of us living in the city, space is at a premium. So, when you're about to grow your family, what do you do? The answer doesn't have to be that you need a bigger home. Here, Anne walks you through how to solve for three, without moving to a bigger house.
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News
Jeff Pelletier’s “40 Under 40” Article
Our very own Jeff Pelletier made the "40 Under 40" cut! It's now in print, so go check it out, or read it (and giggle at the funny pictures) online.
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Arts & Culture
A Hankering for Hexagons
Hexagons are pretty awesome, you've gotta admit. Bees have certainly made fantastic use of them. But what about us humans? Here, Ben explores the pros and cons of using hexagons in architectural design.
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News
A Modern Marvel Rises Above Puget Sound
Brian gives us an update on the construction in progress at out Modern Cantilevered Residence project, rising up with a spectacular view of Puget Sound.
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News
Jeff Pelletier Honored as One of PSBJ’s “40 Under 40”
Exciting end-of-week news: Jeff Pelletier, our owner and principal, has been honored as one of Puget Sound Business Journal's 2014 "40 Under 40" list! More details to come later!
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Other Tangents
Dinner Party at Miele Showroom
Last week, Board & Vellum enjoyed a wonderful cooking demonstration by Julianne at the Miele Showroom to experience the Miele difference. We were impressed! Here's a little summary of what we cooked and what the appliances were like to use.
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Historic & Traditional
Everyday Heroes of the Built Environment
Whether you are pro-density or a full-blown BANANA (a step beyond the ubiquitous NIMBY), you probably have an opinion about how the fabric of Seattle is evolving as the city grows. In this post, Anne explores her thoughts on it, offering praise for the Everyday Heroes who care for our urban fabric.
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Other Tangents
Docomomo-WEWA Night at the Museum
You don't have to be a member of the "DOcumentation and COnservation of the MOdern MOvement - WEstern WAshington" (Docomomo-WEWA for short) in order to see a great exhibit at the Nordic Heritage Museum, going on now. Check it out!
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Other Tangents
The Bertschi School Field Trip
Last week we were fortunate to be invited to tour Capitol Hill’s Bertschi School, specifically the Living Science Wing of the Bertschi School. What an amazing experience this was!
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Here are a couple of posts to get you started. Of course, it’s hard to choose, so feel free to poke around; we hope to have a little something for everyone. And, if you have a burning question you’d like us to cover in a future post, please let us know!
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