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[Pedestrian]

Originally Posted by BobbyMucho

Which, if any, of these renderings is current? I recall this one going through at least 3 (or 4) full redesigns over the years.

Hard to say. The latest architect is supposed to be RG Architecture but there are no renderings of it on their site.

[pseudolus]

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

this spot will be a homeless magnet

[fimiak]

Originally Posted by homebucket

Not a big fan of that massing. I think the two taller tower sections should be taller than shorter sections. Looks too bulky right now.

I can already imagine standing in the middle of that courtyard, looking up, and seeing four massive towers. If the Caltrain tracks are eventually built over with several even taller buildings, this really could be a new dense city core for the 2020s & 30s.

[sfbams]

This reminds me somehow of the Atari logo!

[jsbrook]

No standalone thread here on the Avery?: https://sf.curbed.com/2018/7/2/17528...luxury-housing http://theaverysf.com/residences Pegged to be 618 ft tall and looks very nice. Seems like there should be one.

[homebucket]

Originally Posted by jsbrook

No standalone thread here on the Avery?: https://sf.curbed.com/2018/7/2/17528...luxury-housing http://theaverysf.com/residences Pegged to be 618 ft tall and looks very nice. Seems like there should be one.

Here it is.

[DIESELPOLO]

Originally Posted by timbad

some of the changes coming about in the Second Street Improvement Project are becoming visible around the Mission-to-Howard section...

Love the updates. I desperately wish this project would move way faster.

[timbad]

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

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Wish they'd build something on that southeast corner lot at Howard & 2nd.

my understanding has been that that parcel is sort of in limbo, since the downtown rail extension is to curve to the NE off Second underneath that corner, precluding or complicating building there. in addition to at least a couple across Howard, I think we stand to lose one or two of the buildings to its south as well (which I will be sad about). this is a vague recollection from reading through a document years ago - if anyone has more concrete info, please share?

[timbad]

Originally Posted by timbad

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work was active on the parcel just to the north of the newish children's park at 17th and Folsom when I was by there today



which I assume is this

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socketsite did their blurb on this

[timbad]

Originally Posted by homebucket

Not a big fan of that massing. I think the two taller tower sections should be taller than shorter sections. Looks too bulky right now.

agree that something about this one looks awkward to me, and maybe thinning the top would help. I feel like I want to like it, but don't.

[Pedestrian]

Originally Posted by jsbrook

No standalone thread here on the Avery?: https://sf.curbed.com/2018/7/2/17528...luxury-housing http://theaverysf.com/residences Pegged to be 618 ft tall and looks very nice. Seems like there should be one.

Have you got $41 million?

A full-floor Transbay penthouse that's 600 feet above San Francisco is hitting the market — and it's sky-high in both ambition and price. The 8,482-square foot residence, from developer Related California, could set a new record for the most expensive home sold in the city. It's priced at $41 million . . . .

. . . the penthouse includes four bedrooms, six spa-inspired bathrooms, a library, gym, formal living and dining rooms and more. There's also a rare 1,580-square foot private rooftop deck that could be customized with a fire pit, garden and yoga deck. Other amenities, such as a bar and secondary kitchen, sauna, walk-in pantry and large cooking island, complete the interior.

The sculpted glass tower, known as The Avery, sits just blocks from the currently shuttered Salesforce Transit Center in the downtown Transbay district sprouting with new skyscrapers.

Then, for your viewing pleasure:


Source both: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfranc...tml#g/449141/2

[Pedestrian]

Originally Posted by pseudolus

this spot will be a homeless magnet

Yeah, it would be but on further search, I think one of the modifications in the latest design is to replace the covered but open entrance court with flat storefronts.

[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Have you got $41 million?



Then, for your viewing pleasure:


Source both: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfranc...tml#g/449141/2

A bit shy of that...yes, this photo was in my links. This penthouse is definitely stunning. Shouldn't this have a standalone thread? It's a significant project.

[timbad]

Originally Posted by jsbrook

A bit shy of that...yes, this photo was in my links. This penthouse is definitely stunning. Shouldn't this have a standalone thread? It's a significant project.

homebucket already replied with the link to the standalone thread in post 9526 above

[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by timbad

homebucket already replied with the link to the standalone thread in post 9526 above

Ah, thanks. Now I see it. I had missed it.

[edwards]

A site was launched for Salesforce Tower top floor tours for the public: https://salesforcetowertours.com

Every slot is now unavailable unfortunately.

[gillynova]

[Pedestrian]

^^I knew the Avery was going to be the tallest of the Folsom group but not by that much. Makes me think our illustrious planners should have let 500 Folsom go higher.

[gillynova]

I thought 500 Folsom would be taller too

[edwards]

Nice overview of some stalled projects like 325 Fremont:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/...e-13602784.php