Bruce Damonte is a San Francisco–based architectural photographer known for his evocative and narrative-rich imagery. With over 15 years of experience, he captures spaces with a keen sensitivity to light, form, and atmosphere—whether in residences, public buildings, or cultural institutions. His work translates design into compelling visual stories, revealing the interplay between architecture and human experience through thoughtful composition.
His photography is frequently featured in leading platforms and publications, documenting a wide range of architectural typologies including civic buildings, interior spaces, and libraries. Bruce’s images elevate architectural photography by conveying both the aesthetic essence and spatial context of each project.
LOCATION: San Francisco, United States
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Skyline House is a single-family house recently completed by Terry & Terry Architecture. This project is a rebuild of an existing post Fire-storm house. Situated high on the Eastbay mountain range over looking the city of Oakland …
Project: Obsidian House, 93 Reade Street Architects: WORKac Principals: Amale Andraos, Dan Wood Project Manager: Sam Dufaux Project Architects: Chris Oliver, Karl Landsteiner (CA), Maggie Tsang Interns: Timo Otto, Patrick Daurio Digital column design by artist Michael
Bennett / Yeo House is another stunning house of the Lavaflow series designed by Craig Steely Architecture in Big Island, Hawaii.
Project: 29th Street Residence Architects: Schwartz and Architecture Project Team: Caterina Belardetti, Neil O’Shea, Joshua Yoches Location: San Francisco, California, US Contractor: Gelling and Judd Construction Structural Engineer: iAssociate Photography: Bruce Damonte Schwartz and Architecture have recently
The goals for this project were multi-faceted and ambitious- Design a new, modern, sustainable and energy efficient home that had the highest level of craft and attention to detail. The floor plan is open and spacious, providing…
Located on five acres of dense Ohia forest, this cast-in-place concrete house frames indoor and outdoor living spaces along with views of the forest, the sky, and the coastline on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Project: Oriental Warehouse Loft Architects: Edmonds + Lee Architects Project Team: Robert Edmonds, Vivian Lee, James Kirkpatrick Location: San Francisco, California Contractor: Team Commercial Construction Consultants: Double-D Engineering (Staircase) Images & Photos: Bruce Damonte Photography Oriental Warehouse
YamaMar Design Architects in collaboration with Alison Damonte Design studio and landscape design firm Terremoto have completed the modernization of this San Francisco house for a family of four. “Give us an urban oasis, something minimal and modern…
Designed by Mork-Ulnes Architects, Trollhus House is a 3,300-square-foot single-family residence in Norden, California driven both by the extreme environmental conditions found at a 6,800 foot elevation and a California sensibility of generous indoor-outdoor living.
