The San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2010
Sponsored by San Francisco University High School
May 1 - 31, 2010
3450 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
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Prominently situated on one of the most desirable blocks in Presidio Heights, the 2010 San Francisco Decorator Showcase house enjoys sparkling views of the San Francisco Bay, the Presidio, and the Golden Gate Bridge. The San Francisco Decorator Showcase is renowned for featuring the work of the region's most distinctive interior and landscape designers. This year, more than thirty designers will participate in transforming the house for this annual walk-through tour.

HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (last entry)
Thursday and Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (last entry)
Sunday and Memorial Day: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last entry)
Monday: Closed (except Memorial Day)

SFDC members and showrooms will receive a special admission price of $25 per person (for you and one guest). To qualify for this discount, members must present a current SFDC badge and showroom staff must present a business card.

For more information, call 415.447.3115 or click here.


Best of Northern California Interior Design Honored
Northern California IIDA Honor Award winners

Luminaries of Northern California’s interior design community raised the roof of the Art Deco-era Fox Theater last Thursday for a scintillating double feature: the 2010 Honor Awards and Pioneers in Design celebration.

The Northern California Chapter of the International Interior Design Association sponsored the event, honoring a select group of member firms, designers and students who have elevated the practice of interior design. The group also recognized Cameron Sinclair and Kate Stohr, the founders of Architecture for Humanity (AFH), as its 2010 Pioneers in Design.

Awards went to 13 San Francisco-based firms for their hotel, restaurant, office, residential, healthcare, museum and exhibition spaces. Gensler San Francisco won six awards for a variety of project types. The other 12 winners were BAMO; Aidlin Darling Design (two projects); Mark Horton/Architecture; Cary Bernstein Architect; Studio O + A; Pollack Architecture; Mark Cavagnaro Associates; Anshen + Allen; Vanderbyl Design; Bohlin, Cywinski Jackson, and Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects.

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Philanthropy By Design:
A Green Renaissance

In this season of renewal and rebirth, the timing could not be more appropriate to tell you the exciting news at Philanthropy by Design. Having just announced the launch of their new web site and staying in line with their mission of creative reuse, a new dedicated Green Team now embraces their commitment to green practices and sustainability, offering resource information and advice.

As their dedicated group of incredible volunteers transforms non-profit environments, they are embarking with a renewed presentation of their decades-long efforts. Hopefully, the compelling visuals, project highlights and green story entice you to become involved with PBD. Stay tuned for details!

Visit for www.pbd.org for more info on Philanthropy by Design.