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de Young Museum

in Architecture by Herzog & de Meuron ()
  contributed by 303 dpr_ barcelona, 20 April 2009
Founded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and...

Golden Gate Bridge

in Infrastructure by Joseph B. Strauss ()
  contributed by 2 Jordi Ber, 22 August 2009
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay onto the Pacific Ocean.It was the longest suspension bridge span in the world when it was...

San Francisco Federal Building

in Architecture by Thom Mayne - Morphosis
  contributed by 295 Carlos Lanuza, 15 April 2009
Broadly understood, the project has developed around three primary objectives: the establishment of a benchmark for sustainable building design through the efficient use of natural energy sources;...

Congregation Beth Sholom

Semi circular shaped building in San Francisco, USA. Shortlisted project in the World Architecture Festival.

Hallidie Building

in Architecture by Willis Polk ()
contributed by 2 Jordi Ber, 24 August 2009
The Hallidie Building, is an office building in the Financial District of San Francisco, California.It was built around 1917-1918 and is credited as the first building to feature glass curtain walls....

Congregation Beth Sholom

The site is at the intersection of Park Presidio and Clement Street. An early plan established a pair of religious structures as gateposts along this boulevard. One is the strong presence of the...

Tehama Grasshopper

To transform a two-story, concrete San Francisco warehouse into a modern, elegant office and residence.To make a sanctuary for a young family that embraces the city’s structure and landscape yet...

Beth Sholom

The site is at the intersection of Park Presidio and Clement Street. An early plan established a pair of religious structures as gateposts along this boulevard. One is the strong presence of the...

H house

in Architecture by Group 41
contributed by 159 archdaily, 29 May 2009
Architecture and design firm Group 41 Inc. is proud to unveil the H House, a modern architectural residence whose design is informed by the crisp language of modernism and shaped by the principals of...