San Francisco, a city of spectacular topography and cosmopolitan charm, now also boasts a formidable arts scene. A burst of activity centered around the opening of the Museum of Modern Art with its signature building by Mario Botta in 1995. Expansion by other museums, including projects by internationally renowned architects Aulenti, Herzog & de Meuron, Legoretta, Maki, and Polshek has further enhanced the city's profile. In addition, exhibition programs at alternative spaces and art schools have been reinvigorated, a new generation of artists and galleries has had a reenergizing effect, and the arrival of prestigious design stores has significantly enriched the dynamics. "art-SITES San Francisco "is an abundant compendium of practical information and in-depth discussions about the best places to see innovative work by local and international talents. Vivid commentaries make exploring the city easy and provide enlightenment about its cultural heritage. Illustrated with neighborhood maps, suggested walking tours, and helpful indexes, this invaluable handbook examines museums, galleries, exhibition spaces, film centers, cutting-edge architecture and interior renovations, public art, parks and gardens, design showrooms and boutiques, bookstores, festivals, and more. Coverage of the surrounding areas of Marin, Napa, Sonoma, the East Bay, the Peninsula, and San Jose makes it a truly comprehensive resource on the region. Published by art-SITES Press and distributed by the University of California Press.

Visitors and residents alike continue to be pleasantly astonished by the rich and varied architectural heritage of the San Francisco Bay Area. This completely revised and updated guide offers a comprehensive catalog of noteworthy and representative sites, including residential and commercial buildings, parks, and public art works, each illustrated by an accompanying photograph. All are located within the major San Francisco neighborhoods as well as outlying areas. Useful maps, descriptive tidbits, and sightseeing hints embellish this densely packed volume. Whether used as the basis for a walking tour or as a reference for students and historians, SAN FRANCISCO ARCHITECTURE is the definitive guide to the natural and urban development of one of the most recognized and visited areas in the world. A completely revised and updated guide to San Francisco Bay Area architecture with new entries, photographs, and maps. Illustrated with more than 600 photographs.Of the many guidebooks on the San Francisco Bay Area, this is the only one to offer a comprehensive catalog of architectural sites.

From San Francisco's stately Victorian homes to Sonoma's historic Mission, over 600 entries fill this convenient, information-packed gem of a guidebook to notable architectural sites around the Bay Area. Including classic estates, civic buildings, parks, and public artworks and illustrated throughout with hundreds of black-and-white photographs, this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind volume is arranged geographically, featuring one chapter for each of 12 San Francisco neighborhoods. Eight additional chapters cover areas of interest outside the city—San Jose, Stanford, Berkeley, Oakland, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, and Petaluma—and include walking tours for each location. An indispensable reference for historians and preservationists, as well as tourists and residents, San Francisco Architecture is the definitive guide to some of the world's most distinctive architecture.