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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.

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Lawrence Halprin’s Gardens at Levi’s Plaza

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 Posted in Environmental, Landscape Architecture | No Comments »

Levi’s Plaza, San Francisco’s most beautiful corporate estate, includes a spacious public park with streams, stepping stones and gardens, is a reminder of the civic generosity the blue jeans giant.

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BART Warm Springs Extension

Saturday, October 25th, 2008 Posted in Architecture, Environmental, RCCo Projects | 2 Comments »

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The Warm Springs BART Station will be the southernmost station on the original Fremont line. The site was once known for spas and resorts that took advantage of its springs. The design recalls the origin of the area.

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The Long Now Foundation – Museum and Store

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 Posted in Designer Activism | 1 Comment »

Supposing that occasionally taking the long contemplative view is indeed a good thing, where do you stand to get one? One place where your search will be rewarded is The Long Now Foundation’s Museum and Store.

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Lawrence Halprin’s new outdoor theater in Stern Grove’s Concert Meadow

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 Posted in Environmental, Landscape Architecture | 6 Comments »

“To create a mystical place where one would be inspired to reach into oneself.” This was landscape architect Lawrence Halprin’s intent in designing a new outdoor theater for San Francisco’s Stern Grove Concert Meadow.

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