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Ken Fulk Restores San Francisco Landmark with Gilded Age Opulence

architecture-design · 2026-06-02

Designer Ken Fulk has completed a lavish restoration of a historic San Francisco landmark, infusing it with Gilded Age grandeur. The project, featured in Architectural Digest's June discoveries, also highlights Dia Art Foundation's celebration of artist Lee Ufan, Ulla Johnson's debut of a floral porcelain incense holder, and other finds from Crystal Bridges Museum, The Huntington, and Makrosha rugs.

Key facts

  • Ken Fulk restored a San Francisco landmark with Gilded Age style.
  • Dia Art Foundation is celebrating Lee Ufan.
  • Ulla Johnson debuted a floral porcelain incense holder.
  • Crystal Bridges Museum and The Huntington are mentioned as sources of discoveries.
  • Makrosha rugs are among the AD discoveries.
  • The restoration is featured in Architectural Digest's June issue.
  • The project is part of a monthly discoveries roundup.
  • The landmark is located in San Francisco.

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  • San Francisco
  • United States

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