Adam Mayer
@AdamNMayer
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California Architect designing + building hospitality-inspired homes, boutique multi-family developments and private amenity spaces in the US, Europe & Asia
San Francisco Bay Area
Joined August 2011
Some professional news: I’ve rebranded my design practice under my official name, Adam Mayer Architect 🖊️📐🏘️ After speaking with my clients, it’s clear what sets my work apart: refined, bespoke design and personalized service tailored to each project. https://t.co/cF6Udai1sJ
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I’m going to buy it.
For the first time in its existence, the most iconic midcentury home in California is for sale. Read more: https://t.co/RJIqMC9yjJ
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No it is not. Reject this line of thinking at all cost. The health of our cities depends on them being places that are both safe and are perceived as such. Without this, they are doomed.
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Simple boxy buildings look much nicer than whatever “breaking up the massing” entails.
Apartment infill Friday: a simple eight story building replaces a gas station at the corner of Troost and Armour. Part of a four building 360 unit project on all four corners of the intersection. 2015->2024
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It’s also gorgeous on the outside but you people aren’t ready to talk about that.
hot take: the hyatt regency hotel in san francisco might be one of the most beautiful buildings in the city
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San Francisco is pretty much back
JUST IN: Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, has leased its first San Francisco office, according to a source.
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Donors need to really check the fine print to make sure that the housing groups they’re funding don’t Everything Bagel new housing production out of existence.
👀 Since 2018, 15 major foundations have donated "$260 million ... to nonprofits across California that have actively opposed pro-housing legislation" Link to story bh @resnikoff in next tweet. Hoping the report on which is based will be publicly released. 1/2
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It’s a compelling message. Interested to learn more about his platform.
My plan as governor of California is pretty simple: Tackle the cost of living crisis—or get the hell out of the way.
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The building that single-handedly inspired me to study architecture.
hot take: the hyatt regency hotel in san francisco might be one of the most beautiful buildings in the city
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Definitely not underrated where I come from!
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The downtown San Francisco office market is back! Hope you bought the dip.
JUST IN: @AnthropicAI is in talks for decade+ lease for building near Salesforce Park. Most new leases by nascent AI startups have been short-term, so Anthropic deal would be a big sign of confidence for AI & SF's struggling office market. @sfchronicle
https://t.co/TwgiugVzo8
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In a multi-story office or residential building, I’d use the "elbow" to group "core" functions—elevators, stairs, MEP risers, storage, and so on. For a strip mall, that same spot could be perfect for shared back-of-house space that supports all the retail tenants.
The toughest space in any strip center is the “elbow.” It has almost no visibility, barely any frontage, and it’s always the hardest space to lease. In your underwriting, you often have to assume zero rent for the elbow - sometimes even negative rent if you’re the one covering
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Thanks @mattbaran! Agree with this list.
@nikitabier Here’s my list of architects that actively talk about what really goes on. @antonia_mdprjct
@leecalisti
@ChasenGreg
@markasaurus
@AdamNMayer
@mwmoedinger
@tovihomie
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There is no such thing as building "affordable housing", only subsidized housing...
What's your hot take on construction that will have everyone doing this? I'll go first. Construction projects/decision making are often led by emotion, ego, and/or vibes...even when people think they're playing hardball and being super objective and just "looking at numbers."
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Helsinki 🇫🇮 doesn’t get nearly enough credit. It’s the only non-Scandinavian Nordic capital—and it feels different. Moody, modern, minimalist. A vibe all its own.
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As Joel Kotkin says, the best place to be is often a blue area in a red state.
living in austin you feel this; the people of the city nominate ppl on the council who want to do all sorts of SF-style things. but the state intervenes over and over to keep them in check no complaints
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Helsinki 🇫🇮 doesn’t get nearly enough credit. It’s the only non-Scandinavian Nordic capital—and it feels different. Moody, modern, minimalist. A vibe all its own.
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The story of Pizza 4P's is crazy: It is a super popular pizza chain 🍕 that is essentially a Japanese 🇯🇵 take on Italian 🇮🇹 cuisine, popularized in Vietnam 🇻🇳, and now expanding to NYC 🇺🇸 https://t.co/wikYVEhU1s
insideretail.asia
Vietnamese brand Pizza 4P’s is set to make its US debut with a flagship location in Brooklyn, New York.
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Apartment living isn’t for everyone—but lots of people gladly trade space and a yard to be closer to big job markets, culture, and urban energy. And that’s the beauty of the U.S.: it’s huge, with endless suburban and rural options for anyone who wants a different vibe.
@AdamNMayer Packing people in like sardines... who wants to live their entire lives this way. Perfect for the liberal childless cat lady
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This speaks so much to me. I have the EXACT same experiences out here on the West Coast, @mwmoedinger And like you, I am not going to stop telling the truth to potential clients because reputation matters, even if it means missing out on business.
Me telling potential clients the truth about construction prices means we lose a lot of work to people who have no problem lying to get in the door. Especially these days. People say they want the truth, but generally most people just want their biases confirmed.
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