Category Archives: architecture

Star Sighting: “Curb Appeal” Filming on Bocana

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Neighbor Jon contacted us via the Twitter yesterday with this hot news flash: @Bernalwood TV show, Curb Appeal, filming on Bocana. For your files.— Jon Mooallem (@jmooallem) February 16, 2012 O-M-G! HGTV’s “Curb Appeal!”  Fliming on Bocana! So where are … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Celebrity, Media, Real Estate | 7 Comments

Meet the Bernal Architectural Coloring Contest Contestants

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

The deadline has passed for submitting entries to the Bernal Heights Architectural Coloring Contest, and as promised, architect Mason Kirby has posted the submissions in the window of his office at 301 Bocana. Now the contest judges will don their … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art | 3 Comments

Deadline Extended for Bernal Heights Architectural Coloring Contest

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

This just in…. To give everyone a little more time to settle in after the Thanksgiving holiday, architect Mason Kirby has decided to extend the submission deadline for the Bernal Heights Architectural Coloring Contest. Mason says: Extension time! The new deadline … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, Events | 1 Comment

The Secret Murals at 254 Precita

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

The duplex at 254 Precita Avenue is for sale. Here’s how the realtors describe it: Two VACANT units and ready for new buyers to move in! Great North Slope Bernal location close to Precita Park, Mission District, and easy freeway … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, Real Estate | 2 Comments

SF Giants Street Art Spreads Across Bernal Heights

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Bernal Heights Home Decor Trend: Is stencil street art the new white picket fence? Our post about the homeowner on the west slope who invited street artist Get Up to do an SF Giants-themed installation on the side of his … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, New Stuff | 10 Comments

Meet the World’s Best Neighbor, Next Door to 3407 Folsom

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Last week’s post about that new, modern house at 3407 Folsom generated a lot of spicy commentary and armchair architectural criticism. Some folks love the design of the new house, and others just don’t really dig this whole “modernism” thing. … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Neighborhoods, New Stuff | 25 Comments

Sutro Tower Fanboy Creates Misty, Magical Mini-Animation

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Reader Andrew lives on Cortland, and he wants to join the Sutro Tower Fan Club. As part of his application, he writes: “I witnessed beautiful fog action and thought would send [this animated gif] your way.” Welcome to Da Club, … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, Infrastructure, Video | 5 Comments

Old House on Folsom Gets Colorful New Mural

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

There’s an old house on Folsom near Ripley that just completed a lovely new mural on the facade. The owner of the place is young(ish), but he’s no arriviste — during a quick chat with Bernalwood, he told us he … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Art, Uncategorized | 27 Comments

There Is a Glamorous New Mini-Park on Bernal Hill

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Contrary to the way it may appear, that spiffy area of freshly landscaped land on the northeast corner of Bernal Hill (on Bernal Heights Boulevard between Carver and Bradford) is NOT part of the new house that sits right behind … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Design, Infrastructure, Nature and Wildlife | 9 Comments

Does David Campos Do Graffiti?

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

Reader Nate sent us this photo he took recently on Precita Avenue near Mission Street, adding: All this time I had no idea that David Campos was a tagger! Either that, or perhaps he has established a new North Bernal … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Politics | 2 Comments

Coming Soon(er): Construction Begins at Precita Park Cafe

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

As Bernalwood reported earlier, it looks like the renovation of the storefront that will soon become the Precita Park Cafe has finally started at the corner of Precita and Alabama. The plywood is up, construction has started, and we assume … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Business, Food and Drink, New Stuff | 5 Comments

Then and Now: Bernalwood’s Wild Wild West, 1975 vs. 2011

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

From the ever-fabulous photo archives of Dave Glass (whom we last met right here), comes this typically fabulous photo of Bernalwood’s west slope, taken during the mid-1970s. Dave’s caption explains: Foreground is Mission Street near Fair, Bernal Heights district, One … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, History, Then and Now | 1 Comment

Two Bernal Luxury Apartments Repackaged as One $3.5 Million Mini-MegaMansion

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

California Home and Design takes a look at a new home that was recently completed in Bernalwood at 3119 Harrison Street, between Precita Park and Cesar Chavez: The Basics: A two-unit building, offering a total of six bedrooms, more or … Continue reading →

Posted in architecture, Real Estate | 4 Comments