San Francisco Architecture and Design

Behind a subdued exterior, a San Francisco townhouse designed by OPA expresses its wild side.

A power couple in the tech world create the home of their dreams—with barely a gadget in sight.

Persevering through a roller-coaster renovation, a San Francisco family makes room for extended relatives in their revamped hillside retreat.

The Victorian that’s graced countless postcards needs a new owner to restore the interior.

A local couple turn the industrial space into a refined residence, recording studio, and gallery.

These renovated homes in the San Francisco Bay Area stay true to their midcentury roots while reaping the benefits of modernization.

Built in 1916, the Erlanger House in San Francisco offers a striking English-style grand hall.

San Francisco–based chef Anthony Strong offers workshops on building a picturesque Tahoe lodge out of candy and gingerbread.

The creator of Spider-Man spent his time in San Francisco relaxing in this Four Seasons residence.

An adventurous couple’s renovated home in Twin Peaks features a tiered garden, an outdoor spa, and a meditative alcove.

The 7,000-square-foot Grand Penthouse sits at the top floor of the same building that houses Facebook’s and Instagram’s offices.

With lively interiors designed by Ken Fulk, this Pacific Heights mansion asks $39,000,000.

Perched high above San Francisco, the one-of-a-kind residence offers the unique chance to live within a historic four-story clocktower.

The landmark structure—bundled with two adjacent buildings—is on the market for an estimated $600 million.

Offered at $40,500,000, the residence spans an entire city block at the base of the famous Lombard Street.

Painter and printmaker Mary Finlayson invites us to her new Potrero Hill home and studio, which is awash with vivacious tones, textiles, and travel mementos.

A thoughtful redesign transforms a difficult Historic Resource property into a light-filled sanctuary for entertaining, gardening, and play.

Located in a former warehouse, Francis Mill’s two lofts encourage contemplation of light, art, and architecture.

Sprucing up the Cole Valley residence, which was built by the homeowner’s parents in 1939, was a matter of navigating treasured memories.

Inspired by the call of the open road, San Francisco–based artist Jay Nelson crafts curvaceous campers from reclaimed materials.

This 1894 Queen Anne Victorian was renovated by the same firm that designed Blue Bottle's pared-down cafes.

Gone is the red door—but you'll still recognize this home's famous facade from the opening credits of the ’90s hit series.

Rather than relocate, architect Rebal Knayzeh devises a flexible, mobile bedroom that doubles as storage for the family.

A secret reading niche, ample shelving, and even a feeding station for the family dog are integrated into this “Megacabinet” that invites light and play into a revamped dwelling.

The homeowners tackled much of the work themselves to refashion a dated home into the ultimate, 700-square-foot city loft.

While this 1907 home might look similar to its Victorian neighbors, just wait until you see inside.

Canopy Jackson Square is the second San Francisco outpost of a venture by designers Yves Behar and Amir Mortazavi, and co-founder Steve Mohebi.

In the bustling Mission District, Windy Chien’s Victorian home bursts with creative energy.

SOMA Residence by Dumican Mosey Architects showcases a wide array of art, including, most notably, a Fiat mounted upside down from the ceiling.

Interior design maven Kelly Wearstler fuses vintage European patterns with contemporary style in this beautiful San Francisco hotel.