John Klopf to teach at USF
Spring 2008 semester. John will be teaching a section of the undergraduate architecture class "Studio 2" at the University of San Francisco. The class is a core requirement for all architecture majors and features a project developed by Tanu Sankalia and Catherine Chang, who are also each teaching a section. John is the new-comer here, but glad to be back involved in teaching.

Eichler Network's CA Modern features John Klopf
In the lead article for the Winter 2008 issue, author Tanja Kern interviewed John Klopf and others regarding principles of modern design. The article focusses on floor-to-ceiling glass, sliding doors, and the type of openness to he outdoors that modern architecture can offer.

Klopf Architecture house featured in The New 100 Houses X 100 Architects
The 2007 book from Images Publishing, edited by Robyn Beaver, features the Manzanita House as one of 100 (mostly) modern houses of note from around the world. Projects from Australia, the U.S., Portugal, Japan, Mexico, etc. join Klopf's design. See page 204-205.

Note: project shown on the cover is by others, photo by Keith Cronin

Klopf Architecture house featured in Modern Cabin
Michelle Kodis's 2007 book Modern Cabin features the Manzanita House in a ten-page spread. The house is referred to as "Simple, Functional, Highly Livable" and can be found on pages 126-135.The book is available from Gibbs-Smith.

Note: project shown on the cover is by others, photo by Patrick Wong

Two Eichler projects by Klopf to be included in San Mateo Highlands Eichler Home Tour
On Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st, up to a dozen remodeled Eichler homes in the San Mateo Highlands will be on display. Of the projects on tour, two were added to / remodeled by Klopf Architecture. The event benefits the local elementary school PTA. Please see the notice on the Eichler Network website.[link expired] (Klopf Architecture remodeled the home shown on the notice as well.)

Klopf Architecture honored to join the Eichler Network
Having been identified as a top architect for Eichler homes in the San Mateo area, John Klopf is pleased to join the Eichler Network. We look forward to further service to Eichler Homeowners all over the Bay area. Thanks for your confidence!

John Klopf to co-present "How to Work with an Architect" at San Francisco Public Library
John Klopf and a colleague from the San Francisco chapter of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) will present "How to Work with an Architect" at the SF Public Library on September 23, 2006 from 2:00 to 5:00pm. The general public is invited to attend this free presentation / discussion forum. Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions about what architects do, what architects contribute to a project, and how to select, hire, and work with an architect.

John Klopf named as judge for 2006 "Remmies" design and construction awards
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), San Francisco Chapter, named John Klopf as one of four judges for their annual "Remmies" competition. John represented the field of architecture; the other three judges were a contractor, an interior designer, and a journalist. Pease visit the NARI website to see the award winners' work.

Klopf Architecture on exhibit at San Francisco Design Center
The Manzanita House is part of the traveling Small Firms Great Projects exhibit that is currently on display at the San Francisco Design Center at 2 Henry Adams Street MAP. The exhibit is sponsored by the AIA San Francisco and San Francisco Magazine, and runs from January 16 through January 30, 2006.

John Klopf in the L.A. Times
The AIA Podcast "Designing Your Dream Home with an Architect" was reviewed positively in the L.A. Times. John was quoted in the article.

See Craig Nakano, "Designing your Dream Home with an Architect" in the Los Angeles Times, January 5, 2006, p. F4 (summary only, paid access required for full article)

John Klopf interviewed in first ever AIA podcast
AIA San Francisco Chapter President J. Paul Bohn interviewed John and another local architect about how to go about selecting an architect and the importance of hiring an architect to design your home. The podcast is downloadable for free over the internet at http://www.aiasf.org/chapter/podcasts.html. (Running time 22 minutes). John is honored to be selected for participation in this, the first in a series of podcasts the AIASF is producing as a service to the community.

Klopf Architecture re-locates to center of San Francisco's Mission District
Please stop by our new studio located at 3012 16th Street, Suite 206, in San Francisco MAP. We are right across the street from the 16th Street Mission BART Station. If you're driving, there is a parking lot a half-block away (on Hoff between 16th and 17th - MAP)

UC Merced Report is published and distributed
John Klopf is the principal author of this report, which was paid for by an EPA grant. The report documents some sustainable practices in the design and construction of the newest UC campus, and identifies the areas where improvement is needed. The report and the abstract are available online and at the UC library. It is our hope that the staff, faculty, and students at UC Merced will take action on the "top-ten list" we provided in the report.