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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Time for school pickup in the rainy PNW. My “jacket” today is a @cleverhood.bsky.social rain cape.

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Archinect @archinect.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Orhan Ayyüce, the architect, educator, writer, longtime Archinect contributor, and deeply loved member of the LA architecture community, died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 20. A tribute. archinect.com/features/art...

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Orhan Ayyüce, longtime champion of Archinect and Los Angeles architecture, has passed away

Orhan Ayyüce, the architect, educator, writer, longtime Archinect contributor, and deeply loved member of the Los Angeles architecture community, died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 20 at his ...

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Jason @jrock08.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I felt so strongly about this nextdoor comment that I decided to do a dramatic reading of it. I hope you'll listen with the volume on to fully appreciate the quiet reverie.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you’re not driving to a park-and-ride, transit service on the Eastside can be pretty terrible.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Got reminded yesterday how much we can take for granted our accumulated knowledge in a particular field. A coworker had an issue where they were looking at a wallcovering for a project, and I pointed out the manufacturer didn't have any test data showing compliance with building code requirements.

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Doug Trumm @metropolitanglide.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Save for a couple sprinters, everybody lost the race to the bus. Transit advocates were excited about that

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Will Jennings @willjennings.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I fully endorse tiny versions of huge buildings for blind people, and others, to read. Like this one in Mechelen.

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Jeremy Cole @jeremycole.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This would be a great time for @mayor.seattle.gov to prove that we can have and keep nice things even despite the best efforts of carbrained curmudgeons.

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 25/08/2026

Not anymore 🚌💪

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

In HS, I was on a road trip through Canada from Niagara Falls to Detroit with my family and I wanted to pick up a Canadian CD. Found an Our Lady Peace album at a gas station and I played it basically nonstop the rest of the trip.

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Our Lady Peace - One Man Army (Official Remastered HD Video)

YouTube video by OurLadyPeaceVEVO

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Seems like a great day to go mountain biking. If I’m not back in a few hours, come find me upside down on the trail somewhere.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

guys literally only want one thing and its fucking disgusting

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The only speed camera I regularly encounter is at a school zone and it’s not one that can really be avoided one block over (thanks terrible city planning). People who regularly encounter it simply learn to slow down.

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Matthew Pfab @matthewpfabwx.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This is a huge issue in the S. Puget Sound waters. MANY violations of WA law here. Boats must be 200 yds from side/rear and 400 yds from forward path of orcas, with NO WAKE (<7 kts) within 1/2 mi (880 yds), and NO leapfrogging. We can do way better, this conduct is unacceptable.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Mine was replaced by a parking lot. Then across the street where I went to Jr. High School it’s been replaced with a Dollar Tree.

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Mark Huising @huisinglab.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I have had my SUV (sustainable urban vehicle) for two full years! 🎉🚲🍾I biked 5400 miles across 2700 trips. This works out to just over 2 miles per trip. These things are so much FUN to ride, plus they are tremendously efficient compared to cars and saved us thousands of 💵Here's what I learned: 1/15

A blond male with a goatee, black t-shirt, jeans and orange sneakers riding an urban arrow cargo bike with two young passengers. One wears a blue helmet, the other a red helmet. One of the passengers is reading a comic book.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I need your favorite things to make with fresh blueberries. I’ve got almost 2 pounds of them and 2 more bushes I haven’t picked yet.

Freshly picked blueberries in a white bowl.

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Crow @abbyjane.cloverdalelane.com · 14/08/2026

I think about this a lot.

Tim Henke
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eat shit, René Magritte
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Mauv @ThatsMauvelous • 1d the machine refused to recognize my humanity until i professed to believe that a sign painted to look like a traffic light is indeed a traffic light.
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Select all squares with traffic lights

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Peter Flax @pflax1.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I was on a Torrance Transit bus where the driver was getting trained and when the trainer saw a bike rider on the road ahead, she said "You have to give the biker four feet no matter what. If you don't think you have four feet, you need to wait to pass until you do." Wanted to hug that lady so bad.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Glad somebody pointed it out. law.justia.com/codes/georgi...

(c) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, or when a special event permit issued by a local governing authority permits riding more than two abreast.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Had a blast riding Obliteride yesterday even though they cancelled the 100-mile route and we only got to ride the 50-mile route. I’ve been blown away by everyone’s generosity and we’ve raised $2,243 for cancer research … so far. You can still donate engage.fredhutch.org/goto/vandala...

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Help Fred Hutch Cancer Center advance innovative research. Donate today!

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Cosmo Catalano - How The Race Was Won® @howtheracewaswon.com · 08/08/2026

On the eve of US audiences losing the World Feed at the TDFF, an extraordinarily deep dive on what Peacock's cycling coverage gets wrong, why it gets it wrong, and how it could be done better: howtheracewaswon.com/long-form/20...

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No More Re-PHILs: How Peacock's Cycling Coverage Needs to Get Better

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I’m $315 short of my fundraising goal, and if I get that donated before Friday I qualify for “VIPoo” status with access to fancy bathrooms at the pre- and post-ride events this weekend. You have the power to help cure cancer faster, and upgrade me from porta potties. Donate today!

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Help Fred Hutch Cancer Center advance innovative research. Donate today!

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I’m doing a thing where I’m riding my bike and fundraising to help cure cancer. Please help me by donating to support cancer research at Fred Hutch.

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Brian Henry

Help Fred Hutch Cancer Center advance innovative research. Donate today!

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Can NBC/Peacock add Caleb Ewan to their team for race commentary full time?

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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day, especially to the fathers who bike.

Man riding on blue long cargo bike with two kids on the back and one kid in a seat on the front between his arms. Another person on a bike is going the other way in the background.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Love this thread and the replies and quotes.

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The Needling @theneedling.com · 20/06/2026

Sun, World Cup Convince Socially Repressed City to Come Out as Extrovert: tinyurl.com/mr3d2csn

Packed crowds at Seattle Waterfront's Overlook Walk for World Cup on beautiful sunny day with blue sky and Downtown skyscrapers in background

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Seattle Bike Blog @seattlebikeblog.com · 19/06/2026

Dear sad Aussies in Seattle: There's a wonderful parade tomorrow that is sure to cheer you up!

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Michael Smith @mesmith35673.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Don’t worry, the historical character of the neighborhood was restored by 6pm.

Two people in cars next to ~50 people crossing the street.

Taxi next to dozens of people crossing the street.

Parked cars on 1st Ave next to a busy sidewalk.

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Michael Smith @mesmith35673.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Finally had a chance to check out the festivities in Pioneer Square. We should do this all the time!

Crowd cheering after Brazil scored a goal.

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tim d.o' @tee-dee-oh.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

40 year old here. this is accurate.

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Kirsti @kst.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

It's the strangers talking to each other in the streets that really lets you know something unusual is happening in Seattle.

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yazikus @yazikus.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

"Or, as FOX Sports broadcaster Rob Stone said before Friday’s match, surrounded by a sea of unfiltered American euphoria outside the stadium: “I’ve never seen anything like this in American soccer. Thank you, Seattle.”" www.seattletimes.com/sports/world...

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In complicated time, Seattle brings uncomplicated patriotism to World Cup

On a world stage Friday, Seattle met the moment and put its best foot forward during the FIFA Men’s World Cup, same as the triumphant U.S. men’s national team.

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The basket building is for sale again!? Let’s go!!!

Quote tweeting a statue pfp account (Culture Critic or something like that). They showed a photo of NBBJ’s Longaberger basket building and said “I’m calling for a total and complete shutdown of modern architecture until we can figure out what the hell is going on.”

My tweet is a photo of a collection of Longaberger baskets in varying shapes and sizes on a floor arranged into a sort of cityscape and said “This type of dense, walkable mixed use urbanism is illegal to build in much of the United States.”

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Me and a group of 5-6 architecture students drove 4 hours across Washington to tour that building ~20 years ago with the design-builder. Fun times.

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William Skudlarek @willskud.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

New blog post on the CfB website from yours truly, discussing our four story single-stair proposal that will be in the 2027 IBC. Encourage anyone interested in single-stair to take a look, even if your city/state has already passed it!

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2027 IBC single-exit height limit to be raised to four stories — Center for Building in North America

Park Modern, a four-story single-stair condo building in Seattle. Photo courtesy of BUILD LLC, who designed the building On May 29, 2026, the International C...

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Emilio M Bruna @brunalab.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

I’ve been listening to Andrés Cantor call games for over 35 years and I’ve heard him go this long maybe 7 or 8 times. This was straight from the heart - a gift for Curaçao. I love this game.

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elliepnw.bsky.social @elliepnw.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Seattle elects a socialist mayor, wins the Super Bowl NYC elects a socialist mayor, wins the NBA finals Win your city a major sports title with this one neat trick

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Poster spotted in Athens.🔥🔥🔥 📸 Calvin Jones

Person standing in front of a b/w poster bicycles deliver the freedom that auto ads promise

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David Ross @schemingdespot.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

That’s basically bicycle Jesus standing next to your sign

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Some heroes don't wear capes

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Washington Emergency Management Division @emd.wa.gov · 09/06/2026

Impacted by the December 2025 storms and flooding? The deadline for applying for FEMA assistance is VERY near. You have until June 10. Call 1-800-621-3362 or visit disasterassistance.gov to register or ask questions.

Graphic shows icons representing different ways you can get help. Text says, 'Did You Have Losses in the December Flooding? FEMA Assistance May Help Pay for: Immediate needs such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions and other needs. Temporary housing. Hotel stays. Basic home repairs.Medical and dental expenses. Vehicle repair. Moving or storage costs. Wells and septic tank.s Privately owned road or bridge. Apply to FEMA Online DisasterAssistance.com Download and use the FEMA app. Call toll-free 1-800-621-3362. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance iş June 10, 2026. FEMA'

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Brian @vandalarchitect.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

White’s essay sits on my bookshelf. It served as a catalyst for one of my designs in a summer studio in architecture school for an apt building. Specifically his commentary on 18 inches being the connection and separation NY offers, and its gift of privacy and excitement of participation.

When I went down to lunch a few minutes ago I noticed that the
man sitting next to me (about eighteen inches away along the wall) was Fred Stone. The eighteen inches were both the connection and the separation that New York provides for its inhabitants. My only connection with Fred Stone was that I saw him in The Wizard of O% around the beginning of the century. But our waiter felt the same stimulus from being close to a man from Oz, and after Mr. Stone left the room the waiter told me that when he (the waiter) was a young man just arrived in this country and before he could understand a word of English, he had taken his girl for their first theater date to The Wizard of 0%. It was a wonderful show, the waiter recalled—a man of straw, a man of tin. Wonderful! (And still only eighteen inches away.)
"Mr. Stone is a very hearty eater," was said the waiter thoughtfully, content with this fragile participation in destiny, this link with Oz.
New York blends the gift of privacy with the excitement of participation; and better than most dense communities it succeeds in insulating the individual (if he wants it, and almost everybody wants or needs it) against all enormous and violent and wonderful events that are taking place every minute. Since I have been sitting in this

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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

If you were assembling a list of essential books on cities and how they work, what would be on it?

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