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Freedom of Expression

By Sarah White / 06/19/13 at 9:59 am / Comments

Under banners of colorful artwork, Dan Michiels has spent two days a week for the past five years hunched over his painstakingly precise marker masterpieces. Read More...

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Real Estate Report: In Venice, A House Arranged Around its Lap Pool, $3.425M

By Philip Ferrato / 06/18/13 at 1:47 pm / Comments

The modest, low-slung worker's cottages of Venice are disappearing, replaced with grand houses by notable architects. This one by Patrick Tighe FAIA delivers nicely on the question "Where do we put the pool?" Read More...

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Design DIY: Major Staircase Refresh

By Nena Farrell / 06/18/13 at 1:00 pm / Comments

One stylish sticker can easily breathe new life into your stairs with this fun DIY!

Design Daily: The Helix Collection by Chris Hardy

By Sarah White / 06/18/13 at 10:30 am / Comments

When Atlanta-based designer Chris Hardy was approached by Design Within Reach for a custom commission, he got a clear idea of what the company wanted—a series of tables that incorporated walnut, brass and a warm stone top. Read More...

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Asian Art Museum in S.F. Celebrates Japanese Art in Conjunction With America's Cup

By Sponsored Post / 06/18/13 at 8:55 am / Comments

The seasonal transition from spring to summer in San Francisco is evident in more than just the daily mood swings of Karl the Fog; it can be seen in the detailed art of centuries-old Japanese paintings as well. Read More...

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Real Estate Report: On the Market in Brentwood, Modernist History for $1.4M

By Philip Ferrato / 06/17/13 at 1:30 pm / Comments

A. Quincy Jones was one of California's most glamorous architects, designing opulent Mid-Century dwellings for the rich. He was also involved in the post-WWII social experiments that attempted to solve the housing shortage, and a house designed for the Crestwood Hills cooperative project is on the market. Read More...

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S.F. Agenda: Design and Arts Events in the Bay Area

By Dara Kerr / 06/17/13 at 11:00 am / Comments

Check out what's going on in the world of art and design in San Francisco! Read More...

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S.F. Design Week Means Photo Booths, Panels, and Parties!

By Sponsored Post / 06/17/13 at 8:55 am / Comments

Power on your tablets because the 8th annual San Francisco Design Week is right around the corner! Read More...

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For Sale: Five Fabulous 750 Sq-Ft Abodes Currently on the Market in CA

By Rachel Greenberg / 06/15/13 at 7:00 am / Comments

Need a reminder that solid architecture and good design can come in all shapes and sizes? Look no further than these mini abodes!

Favorite Fan Pics of Our Summer 2013 Color Issue!

By Rachel Greenberg / 06/14/13 at 3:30 pm / Comments

We are pretty darn proud of our Summer 2013 Color Issue cover, and are tickled pink (and green, and blue, and yellow...) that our readers like it too!