San Francisco is a hotspot for incredible architecture—and this past year was no exception. Last week the American Institute of Architect’s San Francisco chapter celebrated the best of the best with their 2009 Design Awards ceremony.
The highlight of the awards gala was the announcement of the winners for excellence in architecture—Skidmore, Owings & Merril for the Cathedral of Christ the Light, Rothschild Schwartz Architects for the Final(ly) House, and Stanley Saitowitz/Natoma Architects
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Final(ly) House by Rothschild Schwartz Architects Honor Award winner for Excellence in Architecture
Caretaker's Cottage and Office by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson Merit Award winner for Excellence in Architecture
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The first photo in your post is of Sava Pool by Mark Cavagnero Associates. I noticed it was not credited in your text.
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I do like a lot the way where the design go through, I do think that a new view of design is coming to be . Many thanks for all it's a pleasure to see it all the best, Floriane Interior designer in Geneva Switzerland www.aqapi.ch
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