San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2011
Winder Gibson Architects is expanding their work into new areas?literally. The San Francisco residential architects experienced a huge shift in the last year from 75% of projects performed in Pacific Heights to 75% now occurring in Eureka Valley, Noe Valley, Diamond Heights, Forest Hill, St Francis Wood and Balboa Terrace.
?People are taking advantage of the great deals available in the real estate market today,? said architect Geoff Gibson of Winder Gibson Architects. ?The old-money status of the neighborhood isn?t as important as it used to be, so people are moving into up-and-coming areas, often purchasing and renovating smaller homes. There is a lot of unrealized potential in these smaller, older properties.?
As the gentrification of San Francisco continues, the quality of life is improving in those neighborhoods with new shops and young families. Many neighborhoods like Balboa Terrace, Forest Hill and St Francis Woods have their own homeowner associations that dictate more stringent guidelines than the San Francisco Planning Code. This can be attractive to buyers who want neighboring properties to look great for quality of life and investment purposes.
?We?re enjoying working in these neighborhoods,? said John Winder of Winder Gibson Architects. ?The people are down to earth and there is a great sense of community.?
Winder Gibson Architects reminds homeowners to be careful to select an architect that has a good sense of the area and some experience navigating the requirements of the local associations and neighborhood politics.
For more information about Winder Gibson Architects? services, places call them at (415) 692-0874 or visit them on the web at http://www.archsf.com.
About Winder Gibson Architects
Winder Gibson Architects is an architectural firm in San Francisco that specializes in commercial, residential, and public-art-related architecture in San Francisco and beyond. Both John Winder and Geoff Gibson have worked on a variety of projects, including exterior and interior design for new construction, additions, roof decks, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and the renovation of historical buildings. Due to their experience and reputation, Winder Gibson?s clients frequently include other design professionals.
The rise of Percentage for Art public grant programs, which mandate a percentage of significant development project budgets go to fund public art, have increased the number of large art installation opportunities for collaborations between artists and architects like Winder Gibson. The firm?s most current art projects are located at the new Sacramento Airport Terminal, new Richmond BART Garage, and the upcoming Chinatown Station for the new Central Subway.
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