Architecture & Spaces

Corporate spaces, residential properties, construction, and the changing urban landscape.

Filoli

Filoli

FiloliFiloli“Dynasty House”The Bourn-Roth Estate"Country House"Architect: Willis PolkBuilt:1917, Woodside, CA William Bowers Bourn II was born in San Francisco. He was the owner of one of California's richest gold mines and president of Spring Valley Water Company,...

The Wilson Building

The Wilson Building

The Wilson BuildingThe Wilson Building973 Market StSan FranciscoBuilt: 1901, 1906Architect: G.W. Percy & Willis PolkStyle: Terra CottaInspired by Italy’s Basilica of San Vitale in Italy.1906The building was restored after being ravaged by fire in the 1906...

The Lawrence Hotel Building

The Lawrence Hotel Building

The Lawrence Hotel BuildingThe Lawrence Hotel Building  19th-century building on San Fernando Street in San Jose, CAFour Alarm Fire on Jan. 8, 2021.This was the former location of Twice Read Books, which I often frequented. One day I discovered a book by Bernice...

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