TAIPEI · SEATTLE

LANDSCAPE & CITY

Why summer in the Emerald City is worth the wait

After living through Seattle’s rainy season, the long-awaited light of summer takes on a new meaning. From snowmelt on Mount Rainier to a city park lawn, the season changes how we inhabit outdoor spaces.

Mount Rainier, woodland and lake.
Mount Rainier, woodland and lake.
Gas Works Park: industrial remnants, lawn and life by the water.
Gas Works Park: industrial remnants, lawn and life by the water.

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More than a distant mountain

Mountain, stream and treeline layer within one view, inviting attention to distance, scale and foreground.

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Another urban nature

Industrial structures and lawns at Gas Works Park suggest how retained history can share a place with everyday outdoor life.

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A landscape with room to stay

A mountain trail and a city park offer different encounters with nature, yet both accommodate a personal pace. Some people keep walking; others sit by the water. At home, a chair by the window or a useful ledge can invite a pause more effectively than added decoration.

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