The Oriental Warehouse (650 Delancey)
The Oriental Warehouse was originally built by The Pacific Mail Steamship Company in 1867 to act as a distribution point for imported coffee, tea, rice, and silk. 129 years later,…
The Superhero Master Suite Of 1200 Page
The period exterior of 1200 Page belies a modern interior of open spaces, modern amenities, and contemporary design. We just can’t help but think ‘superhero’ (or at least ‘rock star’)…
104 Collins: The Architect And Landscape Designer
Over a year ago, 104 Collins was added to SocketSite’s “Curb Appeal” archive. Ever since, we’ve received numerous requests for information on the team responsible for the stunning renovation. And…
Curb Appeal: The Sunny Steps Of 2813 Buchanan
On this sunny San Francisco day we pay homage to the recently unveiled mosaic steps (full view) of 2813 Buchanan. These steps definitely set the tone for the rest of…
AIA San Francisco’s ArchCasts
For the past seven months the American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter (AIA San Francisco) has been offering “ArchCasts” (i.e., podcasts) that “feature Bay Area architects in conversation about…
The Magic 8-Ball Says Yes!
We’ve always been fans of 3032 Divisadero’s modern exterior and have often wondered what treasures lurked within. So when they added a window to the courtyard, painted the concrete, and…
Seeing A ‘Good’ Deep Red
Curbed discovers a link to “Crapsman Cottage,” a blog in which the ex-owner of a Noe Valley Craftsman wonders: “hy buy a perfect Craftsman bungalow and turn it into a…
Salvaging An Office
It’s no ScrapHouse, but then again, it’s permanent. The Chronicle profiles the “recycled” new office of Intero Real Estate in Walnut Creek (designed by Holey Associates of San Francisco and…
Krafft Work
A turn of the century condo at 2616 Jackson, and which is “attributed to renown architect” Julius E. Krafft, has been on the market for three months and has just…
Haus Martin And Cass Calder Smith Architecture
Our first glimpse of Haus Martin was through the pages of Dwell. Almost two years later, we cross paths with the website of Cass Calder Smith Architecture, which provides additional…