Golden Gate University’s distinctive 1979 Late-Modern campus at 536 Mission Street faces demolition for a proposed SOM-designed high-rise redevelopment. Recently found eligible for the California Register, the Podesto and T. Y. Lin-designed complex is a rare Brutalist ensemble whose sculptural architecture and public spaces warrant serious preservation consideration.

Celebrate the 2026 Modernism in America Awards winners at Docomomo US’s November 5 ceremony in New York City. Join preservation professionals, design advocates, and honorees at Design Within Reach as we recognize 15 exceptional projects and people advancing the preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, and stewardship of modern architecture across the United States.

Discover key highlights from San Francisco Recreation and Park’s July 2025 meeting on the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation. Learn about RPD's decision to demolish the Vaillancourt Fountain, cost estimates, and unaddressed alternatives. Access videos, transcripts, advocacy resources, and learn how to take action to preserve San Francisco’s Modern heritage.