San Francisco Art, architecture and travel
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in San Francisco - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to San Francisco.
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This remodelled San Francisco family home by MEMarchitecture and Studio Volpe is a masterpiece of soothing modernity
A sensitive and coherent approach by the San Francisco-based architects and designers has resulted in a home of tactile beauty, character and comfort
By Shonquis Moreno Published
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This Joshua Tree home is inspired by the Californian desert's 'openness and sublime beauty'
High Desert House by Ryan Leidner is a US home and studio inspired by Californian landscapes
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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First Fraenkel Film Festival in San Francisco: what to see
The Fraenkel Film Festival, at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco, sees ten Fraenkel gallery artists choose films that impact their work
By Lauren Cochrane Published
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The Jay Hotel pays homage to John Portman’s San Francisco
The Jay Hotel’s interiors, designed by AvroKO, pay tribute to the building’s architect, John Portman, as well as lesser-known figures from the city’s past
By Dan Howarth Published
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Bay Area exhibition spotlights San Francisco furniture design community
Bay Area furniture design is the subject of ‘Works in Progress’, an exhibition on view at the American Industrial Center in San Francisco’s Dogpatch district until 23 January 2024
By Shonquis Moreno Published
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More than pretty chairs: ‘Enthroned’ at Jessica Silverman's gallery is a celebration of female talent
'Enthroned' is an exhibition at San Francisco’s Jessica Silverman gallery showcasing sculptural works by outstanding female creators (on view until 2 March 2024)
By Julie Baumgardner Published
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Patrick Martinez captures the passage of time in neon lights and graffiti, at ICA San Francisco
LA artist Patrick Martinez’s ‘Ghost Land’ is his most expansive presentation to date, on show at the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco
By Anne Soward Published
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Takashi Murakami on his monsterizing San Francisco show
Takashi Murakami tells us of pandemic-inspired creatures, eye-popping flowers, and NFTs as he explains the making of his exhibition at Asian Art Museum in San Francisco
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Workplace reimagined: tour Expensify's San Francisco office lounge
Expensify's new San Francisco office lounge is a workplace reimagined, designed as a chic members bar
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Hosono House is an urban retreat in the heart of San Francisco
Hosono House by Ryan Leidner Architecture blends minimalism, nature and an awkward plot to craft a modern urban retreat in the middle of San Francisco
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Last chance to see: Faith Ringgold: 'American People’ at the de Young Musuem, San Francisco
We interview Faith Ringgold, whose major retrospective exhibition ‘American People’ runs until 27 November at the de Young Musuem, San Francisco
By Aindrea Emelife Published
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Keyless creation: Studio Meyerhoffer’s ’Latch’ remote entry system
By Carole Sabas Last updated
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Making connections: Eero’s new WiFi system is giving internet use a big boost
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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The drawn word: SFMoMA tracks the modern evolution of typography
By Ann Binlot Last updated
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Jensen Architects gives a Victorian-era house a contemporary facade
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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San Francisco’s new beauty emporium is inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1950s French Riviera home
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Digital-first beauty brand True Botanicals gets physical in San Francisco
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Turn around: Julian Hoeber's latest solo show takes off
By Michael Slenske Last updated
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Rising star: Bay Area welcomes opening of DS+R designed BAMPFA
By Carole Sabas Last updated
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The Alise is a fun addition to San Francisco’s hotel scene
By Lauren Ho Last updated
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Housed in a mid-century landmark, San Francisco’s Laurel Inn reveals its makeover
By Chaney Kwak Last updated
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Kabuki Hotel brings a touch of Japan to downtown San Francisco
By Chaney Kwak Last updated
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Dawson Design Associates designs San Francisco’s Hotel Zeppelin
By Chaney Kwak Last updated
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A former car repair shop finds a new lease of life as a Japanese onsen and restaurant
By Chaney Kwak Last updated
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Soothing minimalism in San Francisco's newest store
By David Paw Last updated
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San Francisco’s Mission District launches a new restaurant, Volta
By Ella Marshall Last updated
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San Francisco’s Tartine Bakery expands into new outpost designed by Commune
By Daven Wu Last updated