As the sun sets over San Francisco we wish you a safe holiday weekend.
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You might want to avoid the intersection of Broadway and Divisadero this afternoon. The sign in the shadows above: “Sharp Crest: Trucks Not Advised.” Don’t ignore the signs.
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∙ Hats Off To Zygmunt Arendt And “His House” At 850 Broderick | Comments
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While we have the before (above) and after (below) photos for 3855 Washington… …as promised, the offering now features a few interior shots and a website as well. ∙ Listing: 3855 Washington...
https://socketsite.com/archives/2009/10/the_renovation_of_3855_washington_after_before_and_insi.html
Once again, the 12-story Mercy Housing project on the northeast corner of 10th and Mission should be completed by August. Current reality above and as rendered below. Soon to be 136 affordable ap...
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700 Valencia has topped off and is filling out. And based on the framing, the fourth floor facade looks to have changed ever so slightly from its original design. ∙ 700 Valencia Street: The Det...
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As we wrote in October 2007: “57 months (no not days) after first hitting the market for $23,500,000, and nine months after undergoing an $8,000,000 renovation (and subsequently raising its ask...
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It’s a rather dramatic rebuild and rebranding of 118 Cervantes Boulevard that incorporates wood, concrete and two arrays of exposed photovoltaic cells on its façade. And of course, how it look...
https://socketsite.com/archives/2009/03/architecture_watch_118_cervantes_boulevard_gone_green_a.html
A plugged-in tipster passes along a few shots of San Francisco rising (with room to grow). And a fresh perspective on Millennium Tower (real not rendered). ∙ Four Views From Atop San Francisco�...
https://socketsite.com/archives/2008/09/san_francisco_rising_and_a_fresh_perspective_on_millenn.html
Two different perspectives, one Marina block. Looking west-ish from out front of 147-149 Alhambra above. Looking east-ish across 143-149 Alhambra below. Kudos to the owners for this little oasis ...
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While Arterra has opened its doors, the third phase of Avalon at Mission Bay (240 Berry) rises across the street. And for those who don’t already know, the design of what’s to be (and one swe...
https://socketsite.com/archives/2008/08/avalon_at_mission_bay_phase_iii_240_berry_rises_up_asid.html
The Artani has been unwrapped. Feel free to compare and contrast (and spill the scoop). ∙ 818 Van Ness: Building Still Wrapped, Name Unveiled (“The Artani”) ∙ The SocketSite Scoop On The...
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If you’re thinking ‘Basic Instinct,’ this is the house (2930 Vallejo). Not 2950 Vallejo (which is right next door) nor 2100 Vallejo (which is not). Simply consider this a “sleepiguy” in...
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A plugged-in tipster notes that the scaffolding has been stripped from 766 Harrison and what’s rising rings true to the rendering (with the exception of that two-way street). And while our tips...
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No real story (and it’s not for sale), we simply loved the craftsmanship and style of the gate (731 Buena Vista Avenue). And it somehow seems ever so San Francisco. UPDATE (5/5): From one plugg...
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