A Textural Patchwork—and Grove of Redwoods—Takes Up Residence in San Francisco
855 Brannan, a mixed-use complex by David Baker Architects, generously makes the most of outdoor living for tenants and the public alike.
Author: Shonquis Moreno
A Walkway Down Under Becomes a Destination in Its Own Right
The Link, a vaulted, sheathed passage at Chadstone Shopping Centre near Melbourne, lets interiors and exteriors commingle.
This Home for a Detroit Floral Designer Elevates the Everyday
The structure lets materials like plywood and corrugated metal take center stage, complementing its True North neighbors.
Stanford Embraces a Data-Driven Campus in Redwood City
An innovative outpost designed by Clive Wilkinson Architects brings the historic school into the 21st century.
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.
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.
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.
Laboratory Design Takes a Page From the Corporate Office Playbook
In the Bay Area’s highly competitive science and technology market, companies are jostling to develop scalable, market-ready innovations at an accelerated pace.
Michaelis Boyd Rehabs a Sumptuous Hotel in French Wine Country
The London design firm excavated the original detailing and long-obscured layout of the regal structure, which was originally a residence.
Giovanni Vaccarini Architetti’s Powerbarn Treads Lightly—While Making a Big Impact
The facility produces ecomass-fueled energy while mitigating a former industrial site near Ravenna.
This Alpine Escape Was Built for Entertaining and Enjoying Mountain Views
Designed by local architecture firm Gri e Zucchi Architettura (GEZA), the house features wraparound balconies and wood slats that modulate privacy and sun shading.
The Office Can Offer Authenticity in a Virtual World
A recent event held at Haworth's San Francisco showroom gathered workplace specialists to discuss trends in office design, including its ability to create a "counterpoint to our digital spaces."
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.
An Italian Architect Designs a Surreal Alpine House for His Family
Stefan Rier, cofounder of Network of Architecture (noa*), devised a traditional exterior that conceals a whimsical and voluminous interior.
A Sensitive Renovation and Expansion Breathes New Life Into an Aspen Escape
Originally designed by noted Aspen Modernist Eleanor "Ellie" Brickham, this house was updated by local firm Rowland + Broughton (R+B).
A Dramatic Glass-and-Concrete Interior Spreads Light Throughout This Lisbon Dwelling
The building's full-height void is defined by three partial floors that gradually increase in size—a configuration that resembles architectural cross-section.
Inside Slack's New San Francisco HQ
Studio O+A crafts the ultimate workplace for Slack by channeling life on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Miller Hull Leverages Indoor-Outdoor Design for Del Mar, California's New Civic Center
The building—which includes a town hall and city offices—features a 13,000-square-foot town commons that can host events and gatherings, such as the city's weekly farmer’s market.
Vibeke Rohland Brings Her Meditative Approach to New Sneaker Collaboration and Book
This summer, the Danish textile designer partnered with Adidas to update a classic pair of Stan Smiths and is now preparing to publish a new volume of her work.
How a Hydraulic Boardwalk Is Giving Istanbul Its Waterfront Back
A master plan by Gensler and U.S.-based design firm Dror will reintegrate Istanbul's waterfront within the ancient city's urban fabric for the first time in centuries.
