Urban Design Critic John King on the Structures That Define San Francisco

In “Cityscapes 2,” San Francisco Chronicle urban design critic John King highlights 50 notable structures, from the famous Golden Gate Bridge to lesser-known structures like a Powell Street corner cigar store. He’ll join us to discuss his favorites and what they say about the City by the Bay. And we want to hear from you. What’s your favorite Bay Area building or structure?

Buildings Featured in "Cityscapes 2"

573 South Van Ness Avenue

 

Marquard’s Little Cigar Store, 201 O’Farrell Street

 

Holy Virgin Cathedral, 6210 Geary Boulevard

 

255 Hyde Street

 

PG & E Embarcadero Substation, Folsom and Fremont

• More: John King’s columns for the San Francisco Chronicle
• More: More information on ‘Cityscapes 2’ and John King’s local appearances
• More: Sutro Tower: The Origins of an ‘Eyesore’ (KQED.org)