Posters for Gaza.

March 27, 2024

Group Exhibition
in collaboration with the Zawyeh Gallery, Ramallah & Dubai

SZ Gallery - Mercer Island, WA
05 April - 31 May 2024

In this unique exhibition, twenty-six artists come together to raise their voices, through a series of posters produced specifically for this exhibition. The posters shed light on the ethnic cleansing and horrific massacres taking place in the Gaza Strip - possibly the worst in modern history - demanding the recognition of Palestinian rights to live freely on their land with dignity.

Representing a long tradition in Palestinian history, political posters were produced extensively in the seventies and the eighties by the Palestinian Liberation Organization with the contribution of Palestinian, Arab, and international artists. Posters played a crucial role in supporting the justice of the Palestinian cause and promoting it globally guided by the freedom, dignity, resilience, and the ongoing aspiration for independence, sought by Palestinians.

Uniformly sized and designed in a simplified manner, the posters of each artist reflect their uniqueness in terms of style, materials, and the underlying narratives. Steering away from the digital norm, participating artists poured their effort into producing those posters utilizing a variety of materials including acrylics, inks, charcoal, collage, and mixed media on paper, while some artists employed various digital design techniques.

Gaza Strong: Humanitarian Relief & Hope

March 27, 2024

In the spirit of humanity and compassion, join us to support the families of Gaza facing inhumane conditions. Gaza’s inhabitants are enduring relentless attacks from the Israeli military, resulting in critical shortages of vital resources such as food, water, and medical care. Famine looms large, and diseases surge as sanitation and access to clean water crumble under the weight of constant assaults. Trapped in a small area of land with their homes reduced to rubble, families find themselves in the throes of a profound humanitarian crisis.

Join our fundraising event, where the focus is not just on providing aid but also on giving hope. Together, let’s extend a helping hand to deliver food, temporary shelters, and essential medical supplies to the families in Gaza. They need our collective empathy and support to navigate these dire times.

Our evening will include a buffet dinner, music and poetry, a keynote presentation by medical professionals recently returned from Gaza, auction, and community award presentation.

Mercer Island DADU (Guest House)

November 29, 2023

Late September, Suzanne hosted an Open House of her newly built Guest House on Mercer Island. Doesn’t take much to convince Suzanne to host a party, though our entire SZ Build team wanted express our appreciation for the dedicated sub-contractors who helped bring this vision to life. Our subs don’t always get to see the projects they work on, fully completed. Moreover, Suzanne opened her doors to any and all interested community members to tour her Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU), answering curiosities about its design and construction throughout the day.

We enjoyed a great turn-out - thank you to all who attended! And, what a treat it was having Khalil & Betty of Byblos Deli serve us lunch! If you missed it, no worries, other opportunities will come. In the interim, enjoy these photos of this lovely ‘Casita’.

SZ Build Series - Episodes 8: Interior Design and Finishes

November 29, 2023

As a Design | Build team, SZ Build offers the unique advantage of leading projects from inception to completion. We thought it would be fun to share in this gratifying process as an SZ Build Video Series. Through these construction vignettes, we’ll give you a sneak peak into the sequencing and technical prowess of our rockstar subcontractors, as our designs come to life!

This 750sf Guest House on Mercer Island is nestled into the hillside, as it opens towards Western sunsets and views. With one bedroom, one bath, two sleeping lofts and a sleeper sofa, this tiny home can accommodate 6 guests comfortably. Finishes have been selected to express an earthy-modern vibe, approachable yet sophisticated. Artisanal tilework is woven into a finish palette of natural stone, concrete and wood. Warm lighting is accented by sculptural pendants and controlled with integrated smart home technology. Its live-roof blankets this Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU), keeping it warm on cool nights and absorbs the heat on sunny days. Cozy, but uncompromised.

We build for the beauty, durability and longevity of our homes.