zen entry: arriving in seattle
Published by cindy March 15th, 2008 in inspired ideas, living green, modern art, modern furniture, modern living
Yesterday afternoon, I deplaned into a space that, for me, was not unlike entering someone’s home—and a really cool home at that. I was in Seattle, in the new section of the SeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) Airport.
Now, I’m a firm believer that you can judge a book by its cover. What better way to sell it (as in share) all that’s inside? The same goes for the entry of your home. Is it welcoming? Interesting? Artistic? Inventive? Modern? Contemporary? Spacious? Cramped? The real you? It’s fun to use your entry to give every invited person who walks through your front door—including friends, relatives, potential buyers—a taste of the complete personality to come. Your entry makes your home’s first impression.
That’s what the SeaTac ambience does for this city. I almost instantaneously noticed that people here care about things that are near-and-dear to my heart, like
contemporary architecture…
and the environment. 
They have a special interest in aviation. 
And a wicked sense of humor. 
Best of all, they are interested in starting a relationship with me off on the right foot: with lots of openness and good communication. Everything is so well thought out—planned.
I read all this into a silly airport? I’m sure you’ve done the same, many times. In fact, please take the time to share your favorite places to land in the world, so we can compare notes. (Any takers for the time-traveling tunnel in Milan? The leading-edge modern that lives on at LAX?)
More on Seattle in the next few days.
I liked reading your blog entry about the airport. I’m almost disappointed when my flight is on time now. Sea-Tac has so much to look at now. Art is everywhere now - in the floors, tiled columns, on the windows, and in nicely lit displays. I just learned some of the history behind the glass etchings - neat artist stories. Thanks for posting.