SAN FRANCISCO | Projects: Under Construction, Approved, and Proposed - Page 26

The_Analyst · #**501** Posted **Jan 16, 2007, 3:56 AM**

For those that can't get out to see the Bay Bridge, here's a wider angle shot from Treasure Island. As you can see, the skyway portion on the left still leaves a gap to reach Yerba Buena Island (on the right) so the new span will fill that space. Because the tunnel through Yerba Buena will be used for the new bridge, a temporary bridge needs to be built to the south to enable traffic to flow while they take down the portion of the existing bridge deck that connects to the tunnel and replace it with the new bridge connection. The level of complexity and organization all that requires is really quite amazing. Not to mention the entire SF side approach being torn down and replaced all while keeping traffic flowing. Caltrans seems to be lousy at cost controls, but construction-wise, they appear to manage the projects pretty well.

Now here's a few more on Van Ness. You can better see here how Symphony Tower relates well (sizewise) with surrounding buildings. It is a little farther up the hill so looks taller from this perspective.

A little farther up the street, this is another example of that "Parisian" feeling (or it could also be reminiscent of Washington D.C.).

And lastly, this is a wider view of the new mid-rise on Van Ness (on the left) and how it also fits in nicely with the neighborhood. This is nearer to the north end of Van Ness which is a little quieter with buildings more in the 2-8 story range.

tyler82 · #**502** Posted **Jan 16, 2007, 8:47 PM**

Here is an image I found of what the new skyline is shaping up to look like.

northbay · #**503** Posted **Jan 16, 2007, 10:25 PM**

^ that pic is beautiful!

botoxic · #**504** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 12:53 AM**

Profuse apologies in advance for ruining such a beautiful shot, but I couldn't resist using my extremely rudimentary photo editing skills to augment the SF skyline with just the buildings currently under construction - One Rincon, Infinity I (or II - whichever it's going to be), and Millenium. I did my best to base the scale on existing buildings and/or level of current construction. From this angle, I suspect One Rincon will look about the same height as Millenium despite the difference in base elevation because it is further away.

tyler82 · #**505** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 6:02 AM**

Here's my stab at it...

kenratboy · #**506** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 6:29 AM**

Very cool!

Now imagine what Transbay will look like!!!

JRinSoCal · #**507** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 6:51 AM**

That picture is F-ing gorgeous and the skyline is only getting better!!

kenratboy · #**508** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 6:59 AM**

And Transbay will be kinda in the middle of that 'valley', but closer to the right side?

tyler82 · #**509** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 7:22 AM**

Transbay will be just to the right of Millenium tower in that photo

Reminiscence · #**510** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 8:36 PM**

Anybody care to take a stab at it with all the approved and proposed projects (including Piano and Transbay) in addition to what we have here? I would do it myself, except I lack the necessary tools to do so.

J Church · #**511** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 8:46 PM**

Official render, from back when they were talking 1000' and (2) 850':

CardinalStudent · #**512** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 9:24 PM**

Taken Sunday, January 14th.

Argenta

800 Block of Van Ness

Polk & Geary

Fillmore Renaissance

The Hayes SF

SoMa Grand

InterContinental Hotel

Ritz-Carlton Residences

555 Mission

Millennium Tower

Foundry Square I

The Infinity

One Rincon Hill

631 Folsom

Reminiscence · #**513** Posted **Jan 17, 2007, 11:18 PM**

Great pictures CardinalStudent, you are quite the photographer

Infinity is looking great as always, and I'm glad to see the first glass on the midrise as well, topping off of the first tower is iminent now.

Millenium looks as slow as ever, but we're getting to the threshold where they'll build faster and faster, so thats good news.

One Rincon has been making great progress, I suspest they are getting close to the halfway mark en route to the top.

Intercontinental looks about the same, but even so its looking nice. As for the rest of the projects, they're looking good too. Nice to see other development for a change

BTinSF · #**514** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 1:32 AM**

Parisian feeling?

I'll keep that in mind when I leave my building which is the one on the far left--but I have to admit it'll be a new experience.

Many, many thanks for the photos--to everyone--in any case.

WonderlandPark · #**515** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 2:28 AM**

Oh man, that view of the Ritz-Carlton is extremely disappointing, looks to be the cheapo precast concrete curtain wall. BLEH. Looks like a cheap '80's tower.

kenratboy · #**516** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 2:31 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderlandPark

Oh man, that view of the Ritz-Carlton is extremely disappointing, looks to be the cheapo precast concrete curtain wall. BLEH. Looks like a cheap '80's tower.

Wait until it is done, I saw some renderings and it looked pretty good.

Reminiscence · #**517** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 3:57 AM**

I think Ritz-Carlton will be one of those "Two-Face" buildings (like the Batman villain ... if that helps you) where it looks good from one side and bad from another. If thats the case, make sure we only photograph it from the good side, heh.

CardinalStudent · #**518** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 6:04 AM**

Is this better?

Reminiscence · #**519** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 6:14 AM**

You didnt have to go through the trouble of posting up another picture just because of that, but thanks a lot anyways, heh. I still say it looks better from this angle, but thats just me.

tyler82 · #**520** Posted **Jan 18, 2007, 9:10 AM**

I don't think the Ritz Carlton is turning out that bad. It's going to look a helluva lot better than what was there

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