American Institute of Architects San Francisco Chapter

One of the West Coast's only galleries devoted solely to the exploration of architecture and design, the AIA San Francisco Gallery specializes in exhibitions showcasing the best of Bay Area design talent, while also exploring issues of national and international concern. Each month, panel discussions explore the issues and themes presented within the current exhibition.

HOURS
The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Opening receptions are held the first Thursday of the month when there is a new exhibition, from 5:30-7:30 pm. All are welcome.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Urban Re:Interventions
August 25 - October 26, 2008
Opening September 5, 6:00 pm

The central exhibition of this year's Architecture and the City festival, Urban Re:Interventions explores perspectives on the urban environment through the lens of architects, designers, landscape architects and urban guerillas. From small scale moments at the street level to large scale imagineering of the city of San Francisco as a whole, this exhibition will re-envision how awkward spaces can be made beautiful. Projects showcased will highlight how place-making can improve the way people move through and engage with urban spaces at every scale.

San Francisco Living: Home Tours Exhibition
September 13-14, 2008

This popular exhibition celebrates and showcases the 2008 Home Tours architects and homes by taking an in-depth look at the unique residences on the 2008 San Francisco Living: Home Tours weekend, which takes place September 13-14, 2008. Don't miss this opportunity to grab a sneak peak of the residences before purchasing your tickets!

[Photos: San Francisco Living: Home Tours Archive Page]

Finnish Summer Homes
November 6, 2008 - January 2, 2009
Opening November 6, 6:00 pm

For some 150 years, Finnish architects have regarded the design of their own summer residence or weekend studio as one of their most important works. For them, the summer house is not only a place to spend leisure time but a chance to realize their own architectural ideals and objectives. The summer houses are also experimental houses, which give the architect the opportunity to study a specific technical or structural aspect or to develop spatial concepts.

PAST EXHIBITIONS
Click here for a complete list of past exhibitions.