A S P E N C H I C A G O D A L L A S H A M P T O N S H O U S T O N L A S V E G A S L O S A N G E L E S
San Francisco may be known for cable cars, fog, and a booming tech scene, but it’s also home to some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the world. Enter Virgin Hotels San Francisco, in the city’s SoMa district. The 192-room property—replete with five on-site restaurants, including a rooftop bar with sweeping city views and a library-like coffee shop—is the brainchild of Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group. The two-room guest rooms, or “chambers,” as dubbed by the hotel, are lined with Virgin’s patented ergonomically designed lounge beds and cherryred Smeg mini fridges stocked with snacks. Feel like venturing out? Download the hotel’s app, Lucy, and get insider, don’t-miss tips from local tastemakers. virginhotels.com/ san-francisco
Lasting Impression
SUMMER 2019
152
DUJOUR.COM
VIRGIN TERRITORY
Designfocused wares at Prevalent Projects.
The dressing area in one of Virgin Hotels San Francisco’s guest rooms.
Ê FOR MORE ON SAN FRANCISCO, VISIT DUJOUR.COM/CITIES
CREATIVE LICENSE
Conceived by San Francisco architect Matt Hollis (of Joseph Cellars and Kenzo Estate wineries) and Napa Valley interior designer Richard Von Saal, The Prisoner Wine Company’s Tasting Lounge and The Makery private tasting gallery, in St. Helena, are appointed with a 57-foot-long vaulted cathedral glass ceiling, a diesel tank turned chandelier, and reclaimed wood fixtures from the original Bay Bridge. The winery’s first-ever property also features a series of artisan studios, such as Amanda Wright Pottery, a Bay Area ceramicist; Carrie Saxl Studio, a San Francisco–based jeweler and metalsmith; and Batle Studio, a local maker of graphite objects. theprisonerwinecompany.com
For design inspiration and a selection of modern home wares from Scandinavian-style dining chairs to wooden pendant lamps, head to Prevalent Projects in downtown Mill Valley. Owned by husband-andwife duo Floyd and Julia Albee (she’s a photographer and he’s an interior and product designer), the minimalistic 1,800-square-foot store and design studio features pieces from Floyd Albee’s own furniture collection; sculptural, solid white oak Mikado tables by Alain van Havre; artwork by Los Angeles–based artist Alia Malley; and limited edition Shinola Runwell Turntables in rose gold. prevalentprojects.com
The Makery at The Prisoner Wine Company.
