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San Francisco’s best new building projects of 2016
As the year draws to a close, Curbed SF asked bigwigs in San Francisco’s architectural, design, and x-factor/je ne sais quois industries to give us their thoughts on 2016, architecturally-speaking. Revealed here are their favorite building projects of the year.
Explore the New SFMOMA with These Cool 360-Degree Rendered Maps
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is a few days away from its grand reopening, May 14. While Curbed SF has provided coverage aplenty on the new, check out these cool new 360-degree rendered maps care of Steelblue.
This One-Minute SFMOMA Construction Time-Lapse Video Is Awesome
Watch the new SFMOMA expansion construction, from start to finish, in this time-lapse video from EarthCam. It shows that the entire project is an impressive feat considering it arose on such a seemingly awkward piece of land, sandwiched between two existing structures.
SF's Premier Living Wall Designer Talks About His SFMOMA Work
It's not easy being green. David Brenner made the largest public living wall in the U.S. for San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, but will it shape up and reach full bloom for opening day?
New Snøhetta-Designed SFMOMA Expansion is an Astounding, Playful Success
One of the most anticipated architectural unveilings to happen over the last few years, locally and globally, the spectacularly renovated San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opened its doors to the press for a preview of their new Snøhetta-designed makeover.
Sneak Peek: Scenes From Inside the New SFMOMA
Three years in the making, today the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art re-opened their doors to the media for an exclusive look at the Snøhetta-designed makeover. And what a transformation it is. SFMOMA as you knew it is a thing of the past, raising the bar from 70,000 square feet (pre-expansion) to 170,000 square feet (post-expansion).
Even SFMOMA's New Bathrooms Are Amazing
The museum's expansion, designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, adds 235,000 square feet to the modern art museum. This renovation is one of the most important stories 2016. And their new bathrooms aren't half bad either.
Do Not Climb the Facade of SFMOMA Like This Guy
We can't tell if this gentleman is part of an extreme Crossfit group, trying to get a sneak peak at the museum's wildly anticipated renovation, or in need of professional help. What we can tell you is: Do not attempt to do this yourself.
Watch Rappelling SFMOMA Worker Install Massive Calder Mobile
Next month's grand opening calls for vertigo-inducing feats
14 Must-See SF Instagram Accounts for #MuseumWeek
To celebrate #MuseumWeek on social media — specifically, Instagram and Twitter — pore over the designs, architecture, and culture gems from 14 of our favorite San Francisco's museums, from the Legion of Honor to the Tenderloin Museum.
