The Power Station

Part of a comprehensive redevelopment of the long-forgotten power plants in San Francisco, the project was to be a central node within the overall masterplan. The site was situated along the primary green spine, which led to the signature water front park anchored by the old “Stack” or chimney. We crafted the architecture to respond to the industrial past of the site and context, playfully resembling “Machines in the Garden” appearing as if they had been reclaimed by nature a harkening back to its present state.

Myself and one other designer produced the entire entry for this competition in which we ultimately placed 2nd. I had a very strong hand in the overall direction and parti of the project and in addition to iterating through the design and massing strategies I was in charge of all modeling and renderer coordination as well as all the diagrams and crafting of the final presentation package.

Location

San Francisco, CA, USA

Project Type

Multi-Family Residential

Size

350,000 ft2

Status

Competition

The tower was lifted and rotated to maximize views of the water and landmarks for the smaller units targeting younger tenants. While the lower, larger podium units were carved away and given access to an intimate and quiet greenspace more suitable for families.

Context + Views

This rendered, grungey, “physical model” aesthetic was something I pioneered on this project. A style the firm has now adopted and used for many competitions.

Zoning Envelope

The inner canyon formed a unique identity for the project and offered an oasis for the residents to escape from the bustiling neighborhood just beyond

Program Split