Camila Baum

Kevin H. Souza

Modernism, Born in California:  Glen Park BART Brutalism [Repeat Tour]

D﻿ocomomo US/Northern California is a nonprofit that promotes the study, interpretation, documentation, and protection of the architecture, landscape, and urban design of the Modern Movement in Northern California. Learn more atwww.docomomo-noca.orgC﻿onsider joining Docomomoto take advantage of early access to tickets and member pricing.

Docomomo US/Northern California Chapter

Tour Ernest Born's Brutalist masterpiece, Glen Park BART Station—bold concrete, landscape & public art converge.

Glen Park Station

Member tickets go on sale October 29. General Admission tickets on sale November 5. Mark your calendars!Join us for an in-depth tour of Ernest Born's Glen Park BART Station. Described by one former SF Heritage President, Michael Buhler, as “the best example of Brutalism in San Francisco, if not the entire Bay Area,” and Born’s self-declared “masterpiece.” No matter who describes it, the Glen Park BART Station is a standout example of how architecture, landscape, and infrastructure come together in the Bay Area. Ernest Born, working closely with the architectural firm Corlett &amp; Spackman and landscape architect Douglas Baylis, designed the station, which is a strong example of mid-century modern civic design shaped by both artistic vision and the city's needs.One of the tour highlights is Born’s eye-catching marble mural, an abstract piece that energizes the station’s interior and reflects his lifelong interest in art and materials. This work reflects his belief that public spaces should improve everyday life through beauty and good design.During the tour, we’ll look at the station’s design, how it fits into the landscape, and its role in the history of Bay Area modernism and public transit.Accessibility: This tour is fully accessible. Check BART Station elevator status <a href="https://www.bart.gov/schedules/advisories#elevators" title="https://www.bart.gov/schedules/advisories#elevators" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Transportation and Route: This tour starts at the Glen Park BART Station Plaza, 2901 Diamond Street, at Bosworth. It is recommended that you use public transportation or rideshare to reach the starting point.

Modernism, Born in California: Glen Park BART Brutalism [Repeat Tour]

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Camila Baum

Kevin H. Souza

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Glen Park Station

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Agenda

Tour of the Glen Park BART Station plaza, landscape and exterior architecture.

Tour of station's interior, including Ernest Born's marble mural.

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Modernism, Born in California: Glen Park BART Brutalism [Repeat Tour]

Lineup

Camila Baum

Kevin H. Souza

Good to know

Location

Glen Park Station

How do you want to get there?

Agenda

Tour of the Glen Park BART Station plaza, landscape and exterior architecture.

Tour of station's interior, including Ernest Born's marble mural.

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