Architecture

BRIDGE Housing at 25

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 Posted in Architecture, Urban Planning | 8 Comments »

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The BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a non-profit company considered by many to be the state’s foremost developer of affordable housing, has built more than 13,000 housing units since its founding in 1983.

Glen Park BART Station

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 Posted in Architecture | No Comments »

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Considered the crown jewel of the BART system, the Glen Park station has withstood the test of time both aesthetically and physically.

Salvation Army’s new Turk Street Center

Monday, June 29th, 2009 Posted in Architecture, Designer Activism | 13 Comments »

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The Salvation Army’s Turk Street Center, designed by Herman Coliver Locus, is that rare building which both honors the context of an historic district and stands out as decidedly contemporary.

Frank Gehry, Renzo Piano with Charlie Rose

Thursday, May 21st, 2009 Posted in Architecture | 1 Comment »

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Prominent architects Frank Gehry and Renzo Piano talk with Charlie Rose about the architecture profession and their latest projects. (56 min video)

Mission Bay and San Francisco’s Future

Thursday, April 30th, 2009 Posted in Architecture, Urban Planning | 2 Comments »

As southeastern San Francisco continues to change dramatically, how will its transformation affect the city as a whole?