The San Bao Temple at 1750 Van Ness Avenue evening view with the extended cornice prominently in view, rendering by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

SOM-Designed San Bao Temple Redesigned and Approved for 1750 Van Ness Avenue, Nob Hill, San Francisco

Since our last coverage, several important milestones have been achieved for the American Buddhist Cultural Society’s proposal to replace the San Bao Temple at 1750 Van Ness Avenue in Nob Hill, San Francisco. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has tweaked the design, San Francisco’s planning commission approved the Conditional Use Authorization in September, and the building permits were filed in November.

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1217 Sutter Street

Permits Filed For 1217 Sutter Street In Polk Gulch, San Francisco

Permits have been filed seeking the approval of a mixed-use project proposed at 1217 Sutter Street in Polk Gulch, San Francisco. The project proposal includes the development of an eight-story mixed-use building offering commercial and residential spaces. Plans call for the partial demolition of the existing commercial building that spans an area of 4,270 square feet.

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Project 8 Winery driveway with octagonal building in the background, design by Scott | Edwards Architecture

Renderings Revealed for Project 8 Winery in Penryn, Placer County

Dramatic renderings have been revealed for Project 8 Winery, proposed for 7615 Callison Road in the community of Penryn, Placer County. The development would build 18 acres of a 44.14-acre property, including a wine cave network, restaurant, and octagonal building with views across the oak woodlands. Scott | Edwards Architecture is responsible for the design.

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