450 Sutter named to National Register of Historic Places

Miller & Pflueger's innovative skyscraper 450 Sutter was named to the National Register of Historic Places, as of last month. The stunning Mayan themed 26-story high rise building,  completed in 1929, was described in the application as a "masterwork" of noted San Francisco architect, Timothy Pflueger. The listing is on the National Parks Service Web site here.… Continue reading 450 Sutter named to National Register of Historic Places

It’s a two-fer: Modernism lectures and a Neutra

I recently stumbled upon a great lecture series on modernism in architecture, called "The Legacy of Modern" at the Los Altos Community Foundation. Not only are the lectures educational for anyone interested in archtecture and design, but the cost goes toward restoring a rare Richard Neutra house in the South Bay. I missed last month's lecture by Alan Hess, architect,… Continue reading It’s a two-fer: Modernism lectures and a Neutra