Were you at Arc.I.Tek?

This past weekend was another Arc.I.Tek model making event, and we can’t help be in awe of the inspiration and creative genius that comes from these events. The age range was a little wider at this event from 1st to 10th grade.  The entire event is designed to educate the kids and introduce them to …

Arc.I.Tek model making workshops are in full swing!

Our youth model making workshops are in full swing with the next event coming up Saturday June 16th. These events are so much fun. The workshop kicks off with an introduction to the kids about the history of the Space Needle (including why it’s painted orange right now) as well as looking to the future …

Why is the Space Needle Orange? We know the answer!

As most of you know, Seattle has a pretty spectacular land mark -the Space Needle. As some of you may, or may not know, it came from the World’s Fair here in Seattle in 1962. Yea, a little Seattle knowledge. You’re welcome! Did you also know that when the Space Needle first arrived it was …

New prize just added for Arc.I.Tek!

In our summer youth model making workshops Arc.I.Tek has three different age/grade levels to the competition: Novice: Grades 1-4 Apprentice: Grades 5-8 Distinguished: Grades 9-12 The grand prize for the Distinguished age group is an internship at Miller Hull Architects – total score! The winning student will have some major cookie points to showcase on …

Presenting the 2012 Arc.I.Tek youth program

We have been talking about this for almost a year, and we are so very proud to say it is finally here! ARC.I.TEK is a program built for engaging and guiding young Seattle citizens in learning the process of architecture and design, developing their skill sets and assisting them to shape their vision of the …

arc.i.tek is almost here!

We have hinted to you about a youth program we have been developing for the past few months. In partnership with; The Seattle Architecture Foundation, The Seattle Center and The Next Fifty we have architect-ed (get it) a fantastic summer youth program, so get ready because it starts NEXT MONTH! Arc.I.Tek is a series of model making …