M a t e r i a l s
WOOD
PNW Totemic Symbol
STONE
Weathered & Durable
STEEL
Rusty & Rustic
CONCRETE
Water, Rocks & Portland Cement
GLASS
Molten Multicolored Silica
PLANTS
Living, breathing 4-dimensional works of Art
10 principles of cascadian style
1. Sublime & Beautiful
Express the Landscape's Power and Beauty
2. Old & New
Make Time Visible
3. Wet & Dry
Celebrate the 'Pacific' Climate
4. People & Place
Value Cascadian Environments
5. Artisty & Craftsmanship
Use Regional Symbols and Iconography
6. Authenticity & Innovation
Use Cascadian Materials: Wood, Stone, Steel, Concrete, Glass, Plants
7. Protect & Connect
Create Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
8. Up & Up
Verticality is the Dominant Line
9. Prospect & Refuge
Enclosure is the Dominant Spatial Condition
10 Reflect & Respect
Prioritize Local Color and Meaning