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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
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
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
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.
Written by
Vick Jhon
Photography
Wire Stock
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
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
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
This four bedroom, 4,000-square-foot residence was generated from two existing walls with inverse trajectories. The vertex is the starting point to a perpetual line that runs through and generates the building’s form. The attempt was to drive the user into a dynamic pre-entry space where thinness is used as an asset to create an experiential change...
Project name
2ray
Architecture firm
Zyme Studios
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA
Photography
Taiyo Watanabe