Burlingame High juniors place 2nd in San Francisco design contest – San Mateo Daily Journal

Burlingame High juniors place 2nd in San Francisco design contest  San Mateo Daily Journal

Burlingame High School juniors Maddie Szafranski and Chloe Chen tied for second place in the Best Group Presentation category of the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco’s 2026 High School Design Burlingame High School students Maddie Szafranski, left, and Chloe Chen with their model and drawing of Costanoa, their design for a Fisherman’s Wharf development in the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco’s 2026 competition. Burlingame High School juniors Maddie Szafranski and Chloe Chen tied for second place in the Best Group Presentation category of the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco’s 2026 High School Design Competition with Costanoa, their design for a mixed-use development on the Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront.

They discuss what drew them to the school’s Architectural Design program, how they researched and divided the work on their project, and what the recognition meant to them. DJ: What made each of you decide to enroll in Burlingame High School’s Architectural Design program? Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Susan Cohn is a member of the American Theatre Critics Association and the State Bar of California. She may be reached at susan@smdailyjournal.com.