555 Howard in San Francisco, California by Renzo Piano Building Workshop

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OVERVIEW

San Francisco‐based Pacific Eagle and local entitlement partner SKS Partners are proposing a 36-story mixed-use residential and hotel property at 555 Howard, designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), in collaboration with Mark Cavagnero Associates. The LEED Platinum-targeted project will include 69 residential units, a 255-room luxury hotel, meeting and ballroom facilities, a spa and fitness center, ground floor restaurant, a skybar/café on the top floor that will be open to the public and a rooftop public open space with panoramic views of the city and bay.

Second And Howard, Image Courtesy © Steelblue

• Architects: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, architects in collaboration with Mark Cavagnero Associates
• Project: 555 Howard
• Location: 555 Howard Street, San Francisco, California, USA
• Software used: Revit
• Renders: Steelblue
• Client: Pacific Eagle
• Year: 2015-in progress

Howard Entrance, Image Courtesy © Steelblue

DESIGN

Designed by the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, in collaboration with Mark Cavagnero Associates, 555 Howard is a careful study of proportion and lightness. The tower’s 36 story massing is divided visually into three slender extrusions by transparent connecting voids. The overarching language for the façade is designed to be intelligent, and sustainable, a reflection of the ambitious LEED Platinum target. The façade is composed of a series of transparent glass layers that provide articulation and vibration. The design gives careful consideration to maximize natural light at its base, making the lower floors transparent and inviting to the public to allow for enhanced indoor/outdoor connectivity and permeability to the adjacent, proposed public park under the bus ramp. The ground floor is designed to be a lively urban space to “leave to the city and let the street encroach.”

Additionally, the public will be encouraged to visit the park-like rooftop open space and enjoy the view, again a piece of the City, but in this case elevated to create a mental and physical suspension from the street level, with a café and an enclosed bar on the floor below.  The rooftop space is protected by 20’ tall glass wind screens and mature, dense trees to ensure comfort for all visitors.

Tehama Entrance, Image Courtesy © Steelblue

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability has been a guiding design principal for the project team since inception. 555 Howard is targeting LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of sustainable certification available from the United States Green Building Council. The project anticipates implementing numerous energy, water, material, and design efficiency measures, and air quality enhancements to minimize its impact on the environment. Located a block from the Transbay Transit Center, the site has excellent proximity to public transit, boasts a Ride Score of 100, Bike Score of 97 and Walk Score of 94. The project also has 95 bike stalls for residents, guests and visitors.

Under Ramp, Image Courtesy © Steelblue

ECONOMIC IMPACT

555 Howard will create over 700 new jobs: 400 construction jobs in the building trades and 300 permanent hotel-related jobs. The project will create much need housing including 15% affordable housing units and will contribute extensively to the City in the form of impact fees toward transportation, affordable housing (in addition to the on-site units), open space (in addition to the on-site open space), child care and schools. 555 Howard will also contribute public artwork to the City and ongoing revenue through Transit Occupancy Tax, participation in the Transit Center Community Facilities District, property and other taxes.

Public Roof Terrace, Image Courtesy © Steelblue

PACIFIC EAGLE

Pacific Eagle is a San Francisco‐based real estate manager with a more than 20‐year track record investing in hotels, offices, and condominiums in the United States. Pacific Eagle uses a comprehensive and vertically integrated real estate model and has experience in acquisition, disposition, asset management, leasing, property management and construction management. The company was established in 1992 as the U.S. presence of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, one of the world’s leading real estate investment and development companies. It also owns Langham Hotels, a global luxury hotel chain.

Public Roof Terrace Immersive, Image Courtesy © Steelblue

SKS

Founded in 1992, SKS is an investor, developer and advisor of commercial real estate properties in the western United States. The firm’s excellent reputation and investment track record culminate from its strong operating capability, extensive network of relationships and its consistent ability to identify emerging demographic and market trends in advance of other market participants. Whether acting as investor or advisor, SKS performs with integrity.

Site model, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

THE RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP

The Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) is an international architectural practice with offices in Paris and Genoa. The company’s staff has the expertise to provide full architectural design services, from concept design stage to construction supervision. Their design skills also include interior design, town planning and urban design, landscape design and exhibition design services.

Section east – west, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Since its formation in 1981, RPBW has successfully undertaken and completed over 120 projects across Europe, North America, Australasia and East Asia. Among its best known works are: the Menil Collection in Houston, Texas; the Kansai International Airport Terminal Building in Osaka; the Kanak Cultural Center in New Caledonia; the Beyeler Foundation in Basel; the Rome Auditorium; the Maison Hermès in Tokyo; the Morgan Library and the New York Times Building in New York City; and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Recently completed works include the Shard in London, and the New Whitney Museum in New York. The quality of RPBW’s work has been recognized by over 70 design awards, including major awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

North elevation, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

MARK CAVAGNERO ASSOCIATES

Mark Cavagnero Associates is a San Francisco-based architecture firm with a focus on civic, cultural, and institutional work as well as public-oriented urban commercial, educational, and residential projects. The firm has more than 60 professionals, committed to the practice of architecture through a collaborative and creative process engaging both clients and the public. Since its establishment in 1988, the firm has provided full range of design services, from programming and master planning through design and construction for projects large and small, built locally in California, nationally and internationally.

West elevation ,Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

The firm’s work has garnered more than 100 design awards from local, state, national and international organizations. Mark Cavagnero Associates was honored with the AIA California Council’s 2012 Firm Award, the highest honor that the organization bestows upon a firm, recognizing distinguished architecture and a culture of mentoring the next generation of architects. Mark Cavagnero has also been honored with the AIA California Council’s 2015 Maybeck Award, a lifetime achievement award.

Context Plan, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Level 01, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Typical Hotel Floor – Levels 05-19, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

sketch, Image Courtesy © Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Tags: California, USA

Categories: Hotel, Information Tower, Mixed use, Restaurant, Revit, Tower, Transport Center

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