American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter

SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2008

AIA San Francisco’s popular San Francisco Living: Home Tours weekend is the first tour series of its kind in the Bay Area to promote a wide variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods, and residences—all from the architect's point of view.

The annual program provides design enthusiasts and the general public with an inside look into the world of distinctive residences in San Francisco. Projects are showcased with the designer(s) via an open house format, and tour participants have the opportunity to see some of the city's latest residential projects from the inside out, meet design teams, explore housing trends, and discover design solutions that inspire unique San Francisco living.

L-R:Stanley Saitowitz|Natoma Architects, McCarthy Residence © Rien Van Rijthoven; Levy Art + Architecture, Ora Way Residence © Ken Gutmaker; Fougeron Architecture, Tehama Grasshopper © Fougeron Architecture

2008 TICKET PRICES: ON SALE JULY 1, 2008!

Members:
$60 one day (per person) before September 1st
$120 two days (per person) before September 1st
$70 one day after September 1st or day-of tickets (per person)

Nonmembers:
$75 one day (per person) before September 1st
$150 two days (per person) before September 1st
$85 one day after September 1st or day-of tickets (per person)

AIA SF members must have a valid AIA member ID# to receive the member rate. Available tickets will be limited in order to preserve the intimacy of the event and may sell out. Tours are self-guided. Your ticket will provide you with directions as well as maps to each of the homes.

Note: You may also purchase tickets over the phone at 415.362.7397. Children under 12 years old are not permitted. Tour happens rain or shine. Tickets are transferable, but not refundable.

Bike Home Tours: We recommend biking the tours! Bicyclists must purchase tickets day-of at the Home Tours headquarters and must show up with their bicycle in order to receive a 10% discount. (Note that bicyclists will receive the early registration rate.)

HOME TOURS HEADQUARTERS
September 13-14, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: TBA

All tickets purchased after September 1 must be picked up at headquarters. This is also the location for all day-of ticket purchases.

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PAST SPONSORS
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PAST PROGRAMS
Click here for complete information on the 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003 San Francisco Living: Home Tours weekends.

DON'T MISS THESE POPULAR EVENTS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WEEKEND:

THE ARCHITECT'S FORUM
September 11, 6:30-9:00 pm, Free to tour participants; $20 others
Location: TBA

An evening with each of the participating architects in discussion about their projects and the design parameters related to them.

Cocktail reception sponsored by Dwell.

SAN FRANCISCO LIVING 2008 EXHIBITION
September 13-14, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: TBA

This annual exhibition takes an in-depth look at the unique residences on the 2008 tours. The exhibition showcases work by each of the firm's showcased on the 2008 home tours weekend.