San Francisco has long been one of America´s landmark cities, a gleaming jewel of the West Coast surrounded on three sides by water, well known its hilly streets, Victorian residences, and a free spiritness that allowed the Beat Generation, flower power, and gay pride to flourish. But over time, this "storybook city of spires and minarets" has also made a name for itself in the world of architecture and design. Victorian architecture gradually gave way to Art Deco and was followed by a modern movement that today favors a mixture of both minimalist and more decorative styles. This elegant, lavishly illustrated book takes the reader on an exciting tour through the latest in San Francisco´s residential design and uncovers yet another dynamic facit of this unique North American city.