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49 South Van Ness

Location

San Francisco, CA, U.S.

Principal Use

Office

Design Architect

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)

Anything about the engineers? Facade consultants?

Civil Engineer: Urban Design Consulting Engineers, Facade: New Hudson Facades

Gross Floor Area

48,703 m2 Units SI IP

524,250 ft2

Reason(s) for inclusion

Building Name

9 South Van Ness

Address

49 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103

Description / Additional Information

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Project Narrative

49 South Van Ness brings City departments involved in design and construction of the public realm in San Francisco under one roof, improving the experience for people and communities who work with the City. Replacing a previously abandoned block, the building honors civic engagement with an optimistic and transparent design.

General Information

Year completed (or major renovation)

2020

Climate Zone

Continental

Building Certifications (check all that apply)

  • LEED

External Links

Link(s) for more information

Other Design Features

Energy Performance

Construction Type

Skin Type

Solar Shading

Solar Shading Strategy

  • Glazing-integrated Shading

Glazing-integrated shading

  • Electrochromic Glazing

Ventilation

Daylight

Noise

Embodied Carbon

Energy Generation

Insulation

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