SAN FRANCISCO | 550 Howard Street (Transbay Parcel F) | 806 FT | 61 FLOORS

[Pedestrian]

Originally Posted by viewguysf

Certainly not a ~brick~ wall. I’m guessing the units will focus upon north (over the park) and south views, including the four prominent corners.

I agree. That's what architects get paid to deal with. With such a narrow building, it's likely they'll put things like the elevator columns on the most viewless side. In other words, possibly put the "core" not in the usual center of the tower but on that side . . . or deal with the issue in some other way so that the units all get a reasonable view.

[The Best Forumer]

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I agree. That's what architects get paid to deal with. With such a narrow building, it's likely they'll put things like the elevator columns on the most viewless side. In other words, possibly put the "core" not in the usual center of the tower but on that side . . . or deal with the issue in some other way so that the units all get a reasonable view.

Hrm... the design itself isn't bad at all.... we'll see. is this approved?

[gillynova]

I was, and still am, excited for this project to go up

[Zapatan]

Originally Posted by gillynova

I was, and still am, excited for this project to go up

True, delays are annoying but soon enough this and Oceanwide will make a huge impact

[theskythelimit]

Let’s hope the 1.3 million from office to residential conversion is added to the pot to allow this and other projects to proceed without delay.

[fimiak]

There is a big article about 546 Mission / Parcel F in the Chronicle today. They are begging the city for Prop M space in competition with various Central SoMa developments.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/...g-13745953.php

[Pedestrian]

^^That's the same article that's linked in post 152 and started this sidebar discussion. For some reason they changed the photo though.

[1977]

Couple new renderings showing the salesforce branding and its connection to the park:






Source: www.pcparch.com/parcel-f-slideshow

[cv94117]

Originally Posted by 1977

Couple new renderings showing the salesforce branding and its connection to the park:






Source: www.pcparch.com/parcel-f-slideshow

I’m always amused by these renderings. One black guy, one Asian woman, one possibly vaguely Latino or south Asian looking guy, and no one over 35. Or is that just reality?

[MyCitySFO]

Better yet..... the weather and the clothing. it is either a really nice warm day or it's a really cold day. Outside lady with white pants and a tank top and inside 2 ladies with jackets and scarf ! ? see last pic. weird. But then again it is SF and there are days/weeks? months like this. So i take it back. NOT weird. Gotta be ready for anything.

[mt_climber13]

but mostly it's missing the deranged bums randomly slashing passersby with machetes

[AndrewK]

Originally Posted by MyCitySFO

Better yet..... the weather and the clothing. it is either a really nice warm day or it's a really cold day. Outside lady with white pants and a tank top and inside 2 ladies with jackets and scarf ! ? see last pic. weird. But then again it is SF and there are days/weeks? months like this. So i take it back. NOT weird. Gotta be ready for anything.

The woman outside is from SF and used to be topsy-turvy weather, the women inside are visiting from LA, where people reach for their parkas when it drops below 65.

[BobbyMucho]

It'd be amazing if we could avoid digressing into comments about the people in the renderings—nearly every time.

More related; are there any further updates on approvals for this? The last thing I remember was that it's prob a decade out from start (or maybe remembering an exaggerated claim)?

[Pedestrian]

Originally Posted by BobbyMucho

are there any further updates on approvals for this? The last thing I remember was that it's prob a decade out from start (or maybe remembering an exaggerated claim)?

Salesforce is reportedly planning on moving in in 5 years and the Chronicle reported last November that Hines planned to break ground by the end of this year.

You probably read the recent pessimistic discussion of Prop. M's effects on upcoming projects but in fact this one is likely a priority (and there's plenty of Prop. M space for it and several more like it), given that it's already leased by the seriously connected Mr. Benioff. The expectation for approval shortly could slip a bit and the rest of the timetable with it, but I doubt Benioff would have signed a lease if he didn't think the space would be there when he needs it and he almost certainly has a realistic judgement of when it will come online.

[Zapatan]

Stunning

[gillynova]

That's definitely a Salesforce Lobby with the giant, woodsy LED screen

[tall/awkward]

Here's the shadow analysis for it. Looks like they adjusted the height from 806 to 800.

https://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/upl...181-110718.pdf

[gillynova]

Originally Posted by tall/awkward

Here's the shadow analysis for it. Looks like they adjusted the height from 806 to 800.

https://sfrecpark.org/wp-content/upl...181-110718.pdf

Renderings from the Shadow Analysis if they weren't posted already

[homebucket]

This tower continues to dazzle! At least in the renderings. As long as it does not get too value engineered, it should be a stunner.

[gillynova]

Originally Posted by homebucket

This tower continues to dazzle! At least in the renderings. As long as it does not get too value engineered, it should be a stunner.

Definitely. It will be fun watching this if they ever start. I would love to see the LED lit up crown in the future too!

Just imagining our skyline once this and Oceanwide is completed is exciting!