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Architecture and Design

25 must-see buildings in Washington State

USA TODAY
The striking visual form and unconventional function have set the Amazon Spheres on the path to becoming a Seattle icon to rival the Space Needle. The spheres received a 2016 AIA Seattle Honor Awards Honorable Mention, as well as taking second place in the Seattle Design Review Program’s 2017 People’s Choice Awards, High-rise Category.

In 2017, USA TODAY Travel and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are teaming up to help travelers find the best buildings in America. We asked AIA chapters nationwide to name 25 structures visitors to their state should see. These architects and design professionals also share their perspective on why these buildings, monuments and gardens are so significant.

Tour noteworthy buildings as recommended by AIA Washington in the carousel above, and come back each week as we crisscross the country in search of amazing architecture.

 

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