With an articulated façade and vibrant material palette, this pedestrian-scaled, multifamily housing block was designed to complement Studio VARA’s townhomes on the other side of a pedestrian mews in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Designed in collaboration with Paulett Taggart Architects, as part of a 152-unit affordable hou...
Project name
Sister Lillian Murphy Community
Architecture firm
Studio VARA, Paulett Taggart Architects
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Bruce Damonte
Principal architect
Paulett Taggart Architects
Design team
Studio VARA design team: Christopher Roach, Principal. Maura Abernethy, Principal. Jackie Fung, Studio Director. Nick Brown, Project Manager. Mikki Okamoto, Designer. Jacqueline Lytle, Interior Designer. Ellyn Korn, Interior Designe. Paulett Taggart Architects design team: Paulett Taggert, Principal. Roselie Ledda, Project Manager. Karl Vinge, Job Captain
Civil engineer
Luk & Associates
Structural engineer
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Emerald City Engineers, Inc
Landscape
GLS Landscape Architecture
Construction
Construction: Cahill Contractors, Inc. Project/Constuction Manager: Regent CM, LLC
Client
Mercy Housing Development
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Located in downtown Oakland, The Caffè reflects the second generation of Bay Area icon Mr. Espresso, serving as an example of how our diverse cultural landscape is nourished by those eager to share their heritage with the community. The design is heavily inspired by Italian culture, using minimalism and contrast.
Project name
The Caffé by Mr. Espresso
Architecture firm
jones | haydu
Location
Oakland, California, USA
Photography
Matthew Millman
Principal architect
Hulett Jones, Paul Haydu, Grace Leung
Design team
Hulett Jones, Principal. Paul Haydu, Principal. Grace Leung, Project Architect and Project Manager
Collaborators
Graphic design (signage): Bootjack design; Ceiling and wall sculpture, menu board: jones | haydu
Interior design
jones | haydu
Environmental & MEP
Acies
Construction
Northern Sun Associates
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
TEF Design: The newly completed electrical switchgear building is the first Net Zero Energy (NZE) targeted electrical substation building in the United States. Tucked midblock on Eddy Street between Larkin and Hyde, the steel frame concrete structure is a modern addition to the existing historic 1962 substation building designed by PG&E to supply...
Project name
Larkin Street Substation Expansion
Architecture firm
TEF Design
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Mikiko Kikuyama
Design team
Andrew Wolfram, AIA (Principal-In-Charge), Paul Cooper, AIA (Project Manager), Justin Blinn, AIA (Project Designer)
Collaborators
Urb-in (utility consultant/owner’s representative), Thornton Tomasetti (sustainability consultant)
Civil engineer
BFK Engineers
Structural engineer
Rutherford + Chekene
Environmental & MEP
MHC Engineers, Inc.
Lighting
Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design
Construction
Plant Construction Company, LP
Material
Structural System; Foundation System: 3’ thick concrete mat slab designed to resist high ground water level. Lateral System: Buckling-Restrained Braced Frames with moment resisting beam-column connections; designed under Risk Category IV with Importance factor of I=1.5 with anticipation facility will be operational after a major earthquake. Exterior Cladding; Masonry: Basalite Concrete Products. Rainscreen: Nvelope. Moisture barrier: Vaproshield. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Panels: Kreysler & Associates. Decorative Metal Screen: Cambridge Architectural. Roofing; Built-up roofing: Johns Manville. Traffic Coatings: Kemper System. Doors; Metal doors: Stiles Custom Metal. Fire-control doors, security grilles: Cornell Iron. Special doors: The Smith Company. Hardware Locksets: Schlage Closers: LCN Exit devices: Von Duprin Interior Finishes; Paints and stains: Benjamin Moore. Floor and wall tile: Crossville, Heath Ceramics
Typology
Industrial Architecture
The sixth-floor heated pool and lounge at The St. Regis San Francisco has been transformed through a full-scale renovation. Guests and residents can now relax, unwind, and immerse themselves in a world of serenity. The initial design brief was to identify a new tile for resurfacing the pool and restoring its functionality.
Project name
The St. Regis San Francisco Pool Renovations
Architecture firm
TEF Design, Gio Pagani
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Mikiko Kikuyama
Design team
Paul Cooper | Principal. Viral Vithalani | Project Manager/Architect. Amy Stock | Interior Designer. Gretchen Korsmo | Project Architect. Karen Nealon, Amy Stock, Gretchen Korsmo, Jennifer Tulley, Nnamdi Ihemelu, Alina Vargas, Patrick Rakszawski | Project Team
Collaborators
Waterproofing Consultant (Design): Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Waterproofing Consultant (Construction): Terracon Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer: MHC Engineers
Interior design
TEF Design, Gio Pagani
Structural engineer
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Lighting
Architecture and Light
Construction
Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company
Client
The St. Regis Hotel San Francisco
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Pool Renovation
The architectural field is undergoing a shift, much like many other professional fields, due to the rapid advancement of technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now making impacts across various sectors. In architecture, particularly in vibrant urban environments like Los Angeles, AI has begun to redefine traditional design processes.
The Mosswood Park Master Plan and new Community Center will create a vibrant destination for civic, cultural, social, educational, and recreational activities. The Park and Center will be inclusive of a diverse community of users, accessible, flexible in use, and thoughtfully designed. The new mass timber building will integrate thoughtfully within...
Project name
Mosswood Park Community Center & Park Master Plan Location: Oakland, California, USA
Architecture firm
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Location
Oakland, California, USA
Design team
Marsha Maytum, Ryan Jang, Dominique Elie, Cecily Ng
Completion year
Summer 2025
Collaborators
Architecture / Interiors: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects; Landscape Architect: Einwiller Kuehl; Community Engagement: Art is Luv; Contractor: JUV; Civil: BKF Engineers; Structural: IDA Structural Engineers; MEP: Integral; Waterproofing: SGH
Visualization
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, Einwiller Kuehl
Typology
Community Center
Imagine a villa where light dances through blue glass, casting serene reflections that soothe your soul. Welcome to our latest project, where minimal architecture meets tranquil sea-inspired tones, creating a haven of peace and elegance. This villa isn't just a building; it's an experience, designed to blend seamlessly with the vibrant yet peaceful...
Project name
Azure Tranquility
Architecture firm
Mah Design
Location
Malibu, California
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Maedeh Hemati
Design team
Mah Design Architects
Visualization
Maedeh Hemati
Typology
Residential › Villa House
A complete remodel of a 2nd floor condominium in a 2 unit, 1920 vintage building. The scope of the project was a complete reconfiguration of the existing 1,324 square feet.The project is on a sunny block, steps away from San Francisco's Presidio park. The home had not been renovated, except for minor Kitchen and Bath updates, since it's constructio...
Project name
San Francisco Presidio Terrrace Entire Home Remodel
Architecture firm
Andrew Morrall
Location
Presidio Terrace Neighborhood, San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Onley Visuals
Principal architect
Andrew Morrall Architect
Design team
Andrew Morrall and Bernard Tong
Interior design
Owner's Rep
Collaborators
Builder: Pacific Edge Construction, Structural Engineer: BKG Structural Engineers, Mill Work: 5 Star Cabinets
Structural engineer
BKG Structural Engineers
Environmental & MEP
A+ Energy
Lighting
Andrew Morrall Architect
Construction
Pacific Edge Construction
Supervision
Andrew Morrall Architect
Visualization
Andrew Morrall Architect
Material
Custom Cabinetry, Period Moldings to match existing Edwardian Details
Typology
Residential › 2nd level condominium in a 2 unit, 3 story building
