Four most Iconic Very Tall Structures in San Francisco : 無料・フリー素材/写真
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| 説明 | Salesforce Tower (1,070 ft)•Location: 415 Mission Street•Completed: 2018•Architect: César Pelli (Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects)•Developer: Hines Interests & Boston Properties•Cost: Approximately $1.1 billion As the tallest building in San Francisco, Salesforce Tower stands at 1,070 feet with 61 stories. Originally named the Transbay Tower, it was a central piece of the Transbay redevelopment plan aimed at revitalizing the area surrounding the Salesforce Transit Center. The tower features a modern obelisk shape with a glass and steel curtain wall, and it’s designed with sustainability in mind, using 50% less energy per square foot than the median U.S. office building and sourcing 100% renewable electricity. A distinctive feature is the LED light sculpture at its crown, displaying video animations visible from up to 30 miles away. ⸻️ 2. Transamerica Pyramid (853 ft)•Location: 600 Montgomery Street•Completed: 1972•Architect: William Pereira•Original Owner: Transamerica Corporation The Transamerica Pyramid is an iconic symbol of San Francisco, known for its unique pyramid shape. At 853 feet, it was the tallest building in the city from its completion in 1972 until it was surpassed by Salesforce Tower in 2018. Despite initial criticism for its unconventional design, the building has become a beloved part of the city’s skyline. Its design allows more natural light to reach the streets below, and it has proven resilient, sustaining no damage during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.The Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco has undergone a transformative $1 billion renovation, completed in September 2024, under the direction of developer Michael Shvo and architect Norman Foster. This extensive overhaul has revitalized the iconic 1972 skyscraper, blending modern luxury with its historic charm. Key Enhancements:•Modern Amenities: Introduction of a sky bar, spa, gym, and conference spaces, reimagining the building as an “office as resort” to attract high-end tenants, including AI firms and law practices . •Public Spaces: Expansion and restoration of the redwood park at the building’s base, featuring new landscaping, seating, and lighting, enhancing its appeal as a public urban oasis . •Architectural Upgrades: A redesigned lobby with raised ceilings and exposed structural elements, complemented by quartz finishes that harmonize with the building’s original façade . •Dynamic Lighting: Installation of a 5,600-watt theatrical LED beacon atop the spire, capable of changing colors and patterns, aiming to become a nighttime landmark akin to the Eiffel Tower’s illumination . These comprehensive renovations position the Transamerica Pyramid to be a centerpiece in San Francisco’s downtown skyline and rejuvenation post-Covid, blending its iconic silhouette with contemporary features to meet the evolving needs of the city’s urban landscape loved the world over_______3. The building at 555 California Street, formerly known as the Bank of America Center, is a landmark skyscraper in San Francisco’s Financial District. Completed in 1969, it served as the world headquarters for Bank of America until the bank’s merger with NationsBank in 1998, after which the headquarters moved to Charlotte, North Carolina . ️ Design and ConstructionStanding at 779 feet with 52 stories, 555 California Street was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River from its completion in 1969 until 1972. The building was designed to symbolize Bank of America’s prominence, with architectural contributions from Wurster, Bernardi & Emmons, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and consulting architect Pietro Belluschi. Structural engineering was provided by H. J. Brunnier Associates, and Dinwiddie Construction served as the main contractor . Architectural FeaturesThe building is clad in carnelian granite, giving it a distinctive reddish hue. Its design includes thousands of bay windows, reflecting the architectural style common in San Francisco residential buildings. The irregular cutouts near the top were intended to suggest the Sierra Nevada mountains. A notable feature is the A.P. Giannini Plaza, named after the bank’s founder, which houses the 200-ton black Swedish granite sculpture “Transcendence” by Masayuki Nagare, colloquially known as the “Banker’s Heart” . 🏢 Ownership and TenancyIn the mid-1980s, Bank of America sold the building to real estate magnate Walter Shorenstein for $660 million, the highest price paid for a U.S. building at that time. In 2005, it was purchased by Hudson Waterfront Associates for $1.05 billion and renamed 555 California Street. Currently, the building is co-owned by Vornado Realty Trust (70%) and The Trump Organization (30%) . Major tenants have included Bank of America, Bank of India, and the Qatar Investment Authority. 🎬 Cultural Significance555 California Street has appeared in several films, notably serving as a backdrop in the 1971 movie Dirty Harry and as a stand-in for the fictional Glass Tower in the 1974 disaster film The Towering Inferno. Its distinctive architecture has made it a recognizable feature in various media representations of San Francisco .___________4. Coit Tower is a 210-foot (64-meter) Art Deco landmark perched atop Telegraph Hill in San Francisco’s Pioneer Park. Completed in 1933, it was funded by a bequest from Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy and eccentric socialite known for her admiration of the city’s volunteer firefighters. In her will, she allocated funds “for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city which I have always loved” . ️ Architecture and DesignDesigned by architects Arthur Brown Jr. and Henry Temple Howard, Coit Tower features a fluted, unpainted reinforced concrete shaft that tapers slightly toward the top. The structure comprises three nested cylinders: the outermost supports the viewing platform, the intermediate contains a stairway, and the innermost houses an elevator. A rotunda at the base serves as a display space and gift shop. Above the main entrance is a concrete relief of a phoenix by sculptor Robert Boardman Howard, symbolizing San Francisco’s resilience . 🎨 Murals and ArtThe interior of Coit Tower is adorned with fresco murals painted by 25 artists and their assistants under the Public Works of Art Project (PWAP), a New Deal program. These murals depict various aspects of California life in the 1930s, including agriculture, industry, and urban scenes, rendered in the American Social Realism style. Some murals sparked controversy for their perceived political messages, leading to temporary closures and modifications before the tower’s official opening in 1934 . 🔭 Visiting Coit TowerVisitors can access the observation deck via elevator, offering panoramic views of San Francisco landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Lombard Street. The tower is open daily, with hours varying seasonally: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from April to October, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November to March. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day . For more information on visiting Coit Tower, including ticket prices and guided tours, you can visit the official San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department page: . sfrecpark.org/facilities/facility/details/Coit-Tower-290⸻sfillusions.com/blog/san-franciscos-sky-high-attractions-... |
| 撮影日 | 2025-04-27 16:54:41 |
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