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San Fransico, CA.
United States GSA
2.1 acres .8 hectares
605,000sq. ft.
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"...without an active sidewalk life, without the frequent, serendipitous interactions of many people, there is no public accquaintances, no foundation of public trust, no cross connections with the necessary people-and no practiceor ease in applying the most ordniary techniques of publiclife at lowly levels."
-malcolm gladwell on jane jacobs the death + life of great american cities. from "deisngs for working"-new yorker december 11, 2000, pgs, 60-70.
Broadly understood, this project has developed around three primary objectives: the establishment of a benchmark for sustainable building design through the effient use of natural energy resources; the redefinition of the culture of the workplace through office enviroments that boost workers' health, productivity, as well as creativity; and the creation of an urban land mark that engages with the community.
a slender 18-story tower puntuates the skyline, and a public plaza and a four-story annex connect to the scale and fabric of the city. the large open plaza at the intersections of mission + 7th is a valuable asset in the south-of-market district. identified by the city as deficient in public spaces, the plaza lends a much needed space for gathering.the placement of the free standing cafeteria pavilion and the public natureof the facilities housed within the towers lower levels (including conference center, fitness center, + public day care center) enliven the urban plaza with a steady and much needed stream of visitors.
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