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Berkeley’s brown shingles: The original party houses

The Stromberg House in Berkeley, 1966, designed by Roger Lee. Featured in “Shingle Style,” the latest book from Ace Architects owners Lucia Howard and David Weingarten. Photo: David Duncan Livingston/Rizzoli The Stromberg House in Berkeley, 1966, designed by Roger Lee. Featured in “Shingle Style,” the latest book from Ace Architects owners Lucia Howard and David […]

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Storied Pelican Building is considered for landmark status

The Pelican Building on the Cal campus: an application has been submitted for it to be designated a Berkeley landmark. All photos: Robert Johnson. A 1956 Berkeley building rich in architectural history is being considered for landmark status and is likely to receive it, barring any unforeseen objections. The Pelican Building, situated on the UC Berkeley […]