Chihuly Garden and Glass

Chihuly Garden and Glass is an exhibit in the Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. It opened in May 2012 at the former site of the defunct Fun Forest amusement park.[1]

Chihuly Garden and Glass
EstablishedMay 20, 2012
Location305 Harrison Street
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Coordinates47°37′14″N 122°21′00″W
TypeStudio glass
Websitewww.chihulygardenandglass.com

The project features three primary components: the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits, with significant secondary spaces including a 90-seat café with additional outdoor dining, a 50-seat multi-use theater and lecture space, retail and lobby spaces, and extensive public site enhancements beyond the Garden.[2] The 100-foot-long installation inside of the Glasshouse is one of Chihuly's largest suspended sculptures.[3] Designed with the help of architect Owen Richards, the facility was awarded LEED silver certification from the USGBC.[4]

Exhibitions

Chihuly Garden and Glass is the comprehensive exhibition dedicated to showcasing Chihuly's work.[5]

References
  1. Clemans, Gayle (May 20, 2012). "Highlights — and low points — of Chihuly Garden and Glass". Seattle Times. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
  2. "Chihuly: Garden & Glass". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  3. "Glasshouse". Archived from the original on 4 May 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  4. "Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition". Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  5. Rao, Mallika (2012-05-20). "Dale Chihuly's Seattle Center Garden And Glass Museum Sneak Peek (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post. Retrieved 25 November 2012.
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