Apart from the Golden Gate—the definitive and world-famous structure of San Francisco—there are 25 other structures listed by the American Institute of Architects as the most notable and representative of the city.
The grandiose City Hall in its beaux-arts architecture is one of the city's must-see. It was part of the City Beautiful movement in the 1900s and was designed by Bakewell and Brown.
Also one of the civic structures in the list is the Palace of the Legion of Honor by George Applegarth. Modeled after its namesake structure in Paris, the neoclassical design of the building complements the collection of Rodin sculptures within its walls.
The magnificent and historical Gothic Revival churches are among the five religious structures on the list. The Grace Cathedral with its bronze doors and Chartres-inspired labyrinth was designed by Lewis Hobart; while the First Unitarian Church was originally designed by George Percy, but the textured cement façade enhancements were by Callister Payne & Rosse.
Among the commercial buildings are the Federal Building, Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Thom Mayne's Deconstructive masterpiece; and San Francisco's most iconic skyscraper, Transamerica Pyramid by William Pereira & Associates.
I am Joe Cianciotto, an architect from San Francisco. When I'm not admiring the structural masterpieces of my city, I enjoy watching classic and independent films. Follow me on Twitter for more updates.
The grandiose City Hall in its beaux-arts architecture is one of the city's must-see. It was part of the City Beautiful movement in the 1900s and was designed by Bakewell and Brown.
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The magnificent and historical Gothic Revival churches are among the five religious structures on the list. The Grace Cathedral with its bronze doors and Chartres-inspired labyrinth was designed by Lewis Hobart; while the First Unitarian Church was originally designed by George Percy, but the textured cement façade enhancements were by Callister Payne & Rosse.
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I am Joe Cianciotto, an architect from San Francisco. When I'm not admiring the structural masterpieces of my city, I enjoy watching classic and independent films. Follow me on Twitter for more updates.
