Starting on September 1st at the First Friday Art Walk, SZ Gallery will feature the work of Mercer Island artist Juliana Kang Robinson in her show, MIGRATIONS. Her pieces are available for purchase and on exhibit until October 31, 2017.
‘Migrations’ focuses on the concept of motion and movement, particularly on the marks of migration left behind on the surface of things.
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Being a multidisciplinary firm, we engage in many fascinating conversations on various levels. Great questions often come up that cause us to pause and think, “Hey, we’ve got some thoughts on this!”
We're excited to announce a new column on the SZ Blog: "Ask SZ." We’ll be addressing questions from all across the industries we work in -- architecture, build, design, art, and marketing -- along with any more that may arise. And we welcome you to throw your questions into the ring!
For this post, we're fielding some questions from a Mercer Island resident who asked us, "What do you think of the new Mercer Island residential code changes? Is this going to affect my ability to do remodels or renovations on my home? What do architects and general contractors think of these changes?"
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This month, our moment of inspiration is our upcoming featured artists, Monir and Mehdi Ghanbeigy, two highly acclaimed ceramics artists from Iran. SZ Gallery will be hosting their very first exhibit in the United States, titled “Persian Gardens,” starting this November.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to meet with Monir and Mehdi in person last week at their daughter Kimia’s house, and I learned all about their creative process, their beautiful artwork, and the cultural background of their art. Their collaborative spirit, down to the smallest details of their intricately designed projects, was what I found truly inspiring.
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Suzanne Zahr and her design team are excited to announce their newest project: redesigning Meteorcomm’s 40,000 square foot office space.
Meteorcomm is the leader in wireless communication technology for the railway industry. Founded in 1975 as a group of wireless communication consultants, Meteorcomm is an effective and reliable alternative to satellite communications through a technology that uses ionized meteor trails to propagate radio signals. In the 1990s, Meteorcomm patented Extended Line of Sight as a method of communicating real-time data up to 50 miles.
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