Dylan Glosecki AIA - AIA Seattle

I AM AIA

Dylan Glosecki AIA

I am an architect and urban designer focused on molding the built environment into inspirational, pedestrian-centered spaces in sync with nature’s systems. I have 17 years of experience designing urban multifamily housing of all scales, along with transit and urban design work in Seattle and Vancouver, BC. I practice urban design and architecture at VIA | Perkins Eastman and co-chair the Urban Design Forum, where I study urban policy as a means to drive sustainable regional growth patterns. I have also actively participated in the Housing Taskforce, Public Policy Board, and the Comp Plan Workgroup.

The value of AIA to me is…

The connection with fellow architects and non-architects who share a passion for enhancing Seattle as a connected, accessible, and diverse city. The chance connection and cross-pollination of ideas that has shaped my understanding of urbanism.

I explain what I do for a living as…

Creating and enhancing an urban environment that facilitates establishment of homes and connection to everyday needs, joys, and services as a means of enabling lifestyles that minimize our environmental impact and preserve our natural environment.

My outlook on life summed up in a bumper sticker would say…

Be humble. Be aware. Think big.

Has my career taken me anywhere I didn’t expect?

Fascination with the creation and design of buildings led me into the broad world of sustainability and then toward city building and urban design and a realization that enhancing or maintaining what already exists can be the best design solution.

Do I believe design can save the world?

Putting ideas to action can save the world. Design is the spark, the beginning, but not a means in and of itself. A “designer” must be humble enough to evolve into a collaborator in order to maximize impact.

What do I hope to contribute from my work?

To make people react. To facilitate community enhancement. To knit together disconnected urban fabric. To create the spark that ignites urban life. A lesser environmental impact and, to the degree possible, a positive environmental impact.