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William Katz

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN + THOUGHT
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Just a little stream of thought blog.  I promise to do my best to populate it with inspirations, past and future.  


Latest Project:

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How Silicon Valley became Silicon Valley...

September 27, 2016

http://www.spur.org/publications/urbanist-article/2016-09-21/corporate-campus-local-history

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SLC Terminal Redevelopment Progress Gallery

September 20, 2016

Demo and construction is underway for the new Salt Lake City Airport.

https://www.slcairport.com/thenewslc/trp-progress-gallery/

Salt Lake City International Airport, UT
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Coffee, Juice, Beer, Chocolates + Baked Goods Offered in the Ferry Building’s New Arcade Row

September 20, 2016

http://focussnapeat.com/coffee-juice-beer-chocolates-baked-goods-offered-in-the-ferry-buildings-new-arcade-row/

San Francisco Ferry Building Kiosks, San Francisco, CA
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My Book Finally "Released": Art & Object - 41 Mallard Drive

September 09, 2016

This book is a comprehensive documentation of a collection of Art, Object and Interior Design curated and designed by Myrna Katz.  

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Want to buy a copy?  Here is a link:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/invited/6427677/9aca2fcf338216c0f0bf8b1b6ababbb3bd91bb29

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The Historic Midcentury Modernist Motels of the New Jersey Coast

August 26, 2016

http://www.slate.com/blogs/behold/2016/08/19/tyler_haughey_photographs_motels_in_his_series_ebb_tide.html

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SmithGroupJJR hires Bill Katz at San Francisco office

May 27, 2016

Here's a press release about my new role:

http://www.smithgroupjjr.com/news_releases/smithgroupjjr-hires-bill-katz-at-san-francisco-office#.V0iaqLgrKUk

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The Amazing Architectural Evolution of the Filling Station

May 09, 2016

An amazing typology.  

http://gizmodo.com/the-amazing-architectural-evolution-of-the-filling-stat-1772864964

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Cutting-edge design sets Genentech’s South San Francisco campus apart

March 28, 2016

A new article on my most recently completed project.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/print-edition/2016/03/25/real-deals-2016-rd-genentech-building-35-south-sf.html

Boitech Company Office Building, South San Francisco, CA
Tags: workplace, biotech, atrium, genentech
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Redwood City campus will evoke the look and feel of Stanford

March 17, 2016

An update on Stanford University's new campus I master planned a short time back.

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2016/march/lenox-qna-rwc-031716.html

Stanford in Redwood City, Redwood City, CA
Stanford in Redwood City, Redwood City, CA
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Reimagining Higher Education

January 26, 2016

http://dupress.com/articles/reimagining-higher-education/

Interesting read.

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Theo Jansen and his Amazing Strandbeests

December 28, 2015

Just saw a great exhibit on his work in Salem, MA

https://youtu.be/vhOSVXrbE7E

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Biomimic Jewelry - Build your own

December 11, 2015

Cool web app for custom jewelry.  It is an example of the new product possibilities enabled by generative design inspired in nature, one in which each product is unique, custom created and facilitated by 3d printing.  (must use Google Chrome Browser)

https://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/cellCycle/

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A little family history...

December 09, 2015

Check out the new website I created for my Dad.  

http://www.norman-katz.com/

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No Line Yet At Blue Bottle As Ferry Building Unveils New Kiosks

December 02, 2015

Check out the now open exterior kiosks in the Ferry Building Arcade.  I worked on the design of these at P+W. They were completed by TEF.  

http://hoodline.com/2015/11/psst-no-line-yet-at-blue-bottle-as-ferry-building-unveils-new-kiosks

Tags: ferry building kiosks, ferry building, retail kiosk, san francisco ferry building
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Berkeley Lab Opens State-of-the-Art Facility for Computational Science

November 16, 2015

Two recent articles posted as a project of mine opens.

http://newscenter.lbl.gov/2015/11/12/facility-for-computational-science/

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2015/11/13/berkeley-lab-opens-gleaming-supercomputer-center/

UC Computational Research Facility, Berkeley, CA
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A Food Market Inspired by Blade Runner

November 06, 2015

http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/anthony-bourdains-opening-a-food-market-inspired-by-bla-1705211807

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HOK Conceives $1.8 Billion Terminal for Salt Lake City International Airport

November 06, 2015

http://www.contractdesign.com/news/projects/HOK-Conceives-1-8-Billion-Terminal-for-Salt-Lake-City-International-Airport-37049.shtml

Salt Lake City International Airport, UT
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Commuting in Autonomous, On-Demand Pods

November 03, 2015

Interesting vision for the future of public transportation.

http://www.next-future-mobility.com/

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The New 3-D Seat Design That Would Make Flying So Much Cooler

October 30, 2015

http://skift.com/2014/11/17/the-new-3-d-seat-design-that-would-make-flying-so-much-cooler/?utm_source=Skift&utm_campaign=3f214a362b-UA-28362693-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fe7fb4248c-3f214a362b-63797129#1

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Berkeley Lab’s FLEXLAB Empowers Genentech to Cut Energy Waste and Boost Employee Comfort

October 26, 2015

"FLEXLAB's first commercial experiment..."

http://eetd.lbl.gov/news/article/59866/berkeley-lab-s-flexlab-empowers

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Boitech Company Office Building, South San Francisco, CA
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