Daybreak Star Center

Daybreak Star Cultural Center is a Native American cultural center in Seattle, Washington. As described by its parent organization, United Indians of All Tribes, it is simply an urban hub for Native Americans in the Seattle area. Located in Seattle's Discovery Park, the Center was once part of the Fort Lawton military base which was seized and occupied by a group of Native people in the early 70's. The elevation is cleverly disguised as a two halves of a traditional plank house (North Coast Salish) split by the an octagonal floor plan. The buttresses also are reminiscent of the plank house form. The interior is a series of log beams and columns that form a second story gallery and rooftop exhibition space.