1Accordions hang the length of the space. Chihuly’s father and brother both played the instrument, which spurred him to start this particular collection.2Accordions hang the length of the space. Chihuly’s father and brother both played the instrument, which spurred him to start this particular collection.3So much color!4So much color!5The wall facing Center House features 36 […]
Accordions hang the length of the space. Chihuly’s father and brother both played the instrument, which spurred him to start this particular collection.
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Accordions hang the length of the space. Chihuly’s father and brother both played the instrument, which spurred him to start this particular collection.
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So much color!
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So much color!
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The wall facing Center House features 36 acrylic Chihuly drawings done on plexiglass.
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The wall facing Center House features 36 acrylic Chihuly drawings done on plexiglass.
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Chihuly is reportedly a fan of green, hence the chairs.
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Chihuly is reportedly a fan of green, hence the chairs.
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Enclosed in every tabletop are various curios. Pictured here are string dispensers.
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Enclosed in every tabletop are various curios. Pictured here are string dispensers.
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One of the more fetching collections are these old-school and rare radios.
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One of the more fetching collections are these old-school and rare radios.
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The food is inspired by Chihuly’s many travels around the world, with a Northwest focus. The wine list includes 36 Washington and Oregon varietals.
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The food is inspired by Chihuly’s many travels around the world, with a Northwest focus. The wine list includes 36 Washington and Oregon varietals.
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Bottle openers greet guests as they walk in. (Totally I Spy, right?) There’s another stockpile in the bathroom.
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Bottle openers greet guests as they walk in. (Totally I Spy, right?) There’s another stockpile in the bathroom.
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Spruce planks line the walls.
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Spruce planks line the walls.
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The patio is situated amongst the garden shrubbery. Not too shabby of a view, either.
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The patio is situated amongst the garden shrubbery. Not too shabby of a view, either.
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Collections Cafe is open to exhibit goers and passersby alike. Hours are Sun–Thu 11–9; Fri & Sat 11–10.
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Collections Cafe is open to exhibit goers and passersby alike. Hours are Sun–Thu 11–9; Fri & Sat 11–10.
We’ve got a few days until that Pie spinoff opens at the Armory, so in the meantime here’s something to chew on: Collections Cafe begins service today.Designers have chosen an exceedingly cheerful palette for the lofty space—frankly, a welcome contrast to this city’s many subdued rooms—while…
