Vol. 1 / April ’18

A hidden oasis of peace and tranquility
in the heart of SOMA.

Philosophy

Philosophy

Living YBG is
about the beautiful things

Inspire

Inspire

“Scaling Up”: Calder
(and me) at the SFMOMA

151 Third Street

Wander

Wander

Inside the Historic
PacBell Building

140 New Montgomery

BACK
PAUSE

“No architect made a richer
mark on San Francisco.”

– SFGATE

The Pacific Telephone & Telegraph building at 140 New Montgomery has always caught my attention, but it wasn’t until recently that I found myself wandering through its stunning lobby. When the building opened in 1925, it was the tallest skyscraper in San Francisco. The 26-story building was designed by architect Timothy L. Pflueger, whose work includes some of the city’s only Art Deco architecture. Eventually, the location was restored into office space, but much of its character remains. Old photos show the enduring beauty of the black Levanto marble contrasted by intricate bronze metal work, carefully restored chandeliers, and a colorfully stenciled ceiling. Replicas of the original Bell logo are mounted on hexagon medallions and placed over each of the elaborate elevators. Every detail is old and new at once. A historic gem standing proud in a vibrant, urban neighborhood.

WANDER

Discover

Discover

For the
Nature Enthusiast

Just blocks away from Yerba Buena Gardens, a carefully curated collection of beautiful flora is growing high above the streets at the Transbay Transit Center City Park.

For the
Ramen Devotee

Ippudo San Francisco, located at 18 Yerba Buena Lane, is serving up steaming bowls of soul-satisfying ramen and izakaya-style dishes along with wine, beer, cocktails and more than 50 kinds of sakes.

For the
Art Collector

Artist Michael Garlington’s gilded “Gates of Minna” arches around the interior of 111 Minna Gallery’s door, where rotating exhibitions provide an elevated experience for contemporary art collectors.