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San Francisco
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UC Berkeley’s Newest Building Is All About Human Interactions
The Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway—home to the university’s College of Computing, Data Science, and Society—gently reminds data scientists and AI researchers of what’s really important.
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Inside Arch30 San Francisco: How Emerging Architects Are Refining the Rules
The Bay Area’s emerging young architects affiliated with influential firms convened for METROPOLIS’s Arch30 event held in November.
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Mission Rock: San Francisco’s Waterfront Future
A Bold Vision Brings Resilient Parks, Affordable Housing, and Iconic Architecture to a Former Industrial Site.
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In San Francisco, a Furniture Maker Bridges Old Traditions and High-Tech Production
Fyrn gained a cult following among Bay Area restauranteurs, now it’s leveling up, with an expanded product line and new production facilities.
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Tunnel Tops Park Heals San Francisco’s Presidio
Covering over Doyle Drive, a major traffic arterial, the new park connects the open space of the Presidio to the San Francisco Bay.
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In San Francisco, the 5M Development Envisions Public and Private Space for the Future
Completed by SITELAB, KPF, and a host of other firms, 5M reveals a transformed, multi-use downtown site following a decade-long process.
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Mark Cavagnero Associates Slathers Sunscreen on a San Francisco Medical Building
The new Weill Neurosciences Building at UCSF deploys an elegant sun shade to minimize glare and heat while optimizing views and providing occupants with natural light.
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Viewpoints
The Open Workshop Practices at the Threshold
The Bay Area–based design and research office is sparking collective conversations on social, cultural, and ecological pluralism in architecture.
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Makerspace as Workplace: A New Typology for the Digital Age
A recent Metropolis Think Tank featured experts’ views on San Francisco’s urban manufacturing renaissance.
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A Fresh Take on Chinese-American Cuisine in San Francisco
Studio BBA designed the first outpost of fast-casual brand Mamahuhu around its delivery- and takeout-reliant business model.
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Products
3 Leading North American Design Stores Highlight Their Favorite Products
And the local talents behind them.
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Fort Point in San Francisco’s Mission District Redefines the Brewery Aesthetic
Through bright pops of color, blond wood, and intimate arched niches, the brand hopes to attract a wider clientele.
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Programs
Is There Such a Thing as a “Design Activist”?
A recent Think Tank panel hosted by Studio O+A highlighted, approvingly, of the infiltration of activist language and values into design practice.
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Tech Companies Are Changing How They Interface With the Cities They’re Re-Shaping
Design for technology companies must dovetail with its urban context, argued a recent Think Tank panel.
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Workplace Trends Are Well Represented in This San Francisco Warehouse Overhaul
Wooden bleachers, colorful ceiling panels, open desking—this office has it all.
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San Francisco’s 181 Fremont Combines Stability and Sustainability
The city's sleek new high-rise pulls off technical feats while offering of-the-moment residential interiors.
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A Modern Addition Breathes New Life Into a Historic San Francisco House
Local firm Ryan Leidner Architecture crafted a secluded indoor-outdoor living experience for a family with two young toddlers and a dog named Scout.
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A Midcentury Pool Complex in San Francisco Gets a Modern Refresh
Local firms Kuth Ranieri Architects and ELS Architecture and Urban Design teamed up for the project, which tailored the aging facility to the needs of its present-day community.
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Inside Slack’s New San Francisco HQ
Studio O+A crafts the ultimate workplace for Slack by channeling life on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Studio VARA Revitalizes a Spacious Apartment in San Francisco’s SoMa Neighborhood
The apartment, which looks out to the Bay Bridge, features ample exposed concrete, white oak accents, and a luxe travertine bathroom.