Unanimous endorsement for the Civic Center Public Realm Plan! by the San Francisco Planning Commission yesterday. The interdisciplinary vision spans the 16-acres from Market Street to City Hall to create a civic space for all San Franciscans. Both an invitation for daily neighborhood leisure and a space for mass gatherings and celebration, the design frames these varied uses with allees of 400 new trees. The architecture activates the open space plan with focal points of amenities and circulation and energizes moribund building frontages. An incredible team led by @cmgsite and @sfplanning with consultants including @gehlpeople @structus @lotusengineers @interethnica among others. @sfrecpark @sfmayorsoffice @sfplanning @sfparksalliance @sfparksforward #publicspace #urbandesign #urbanarchitecture #landscapelovers #landscapearchitecture #adaptivereuse #architecturelovers @sfmayorsoffice #sanfrancisco

Construction update! Transbay Block-2, aka 212 Folsom Street. 5 floors of concrete placed, Pre-cast concrete skin in fabrication (pics 2&4). New homes for low income families rising fast! @mercyhousing @swinerton1888 is the GC, Willis construction is making the pre-cast concrete skin. They are industry leaders and do beautiful work. Our fabulous collaborative design team includes: @y.a.studio @meyersplusengineers @dciengineers @langanengenv @plural.studio.sf @tucci_lighting @team4ea When complete in 2026, the building will have 184 units of affordable housing, two retail spaces, and a childcare center to be operated by @wuyeesf @mercyhousing #concrete #concreteconstruction #precastconcrete #underconstruction #affordablehousing #housingforall #urbanarchitecture #modernarchitecture #highrisebuilding #design #texture #architecturelovers

In a room of its own. Amazing to think that Trinity Church was the tallest building in the US when completed in 1846. Alexander Hamilton’s grave is at the lower right. Richard Upjohn, architect. #trinitychurch #housesofworship #newyorkatnight #urbanarchitecture #urbandesign #gothicrevival #historicnyc #architecturelovers #alexanderhamilton