Transbay Transit Center Design Competition Project Details
| TERMINAL Creates day-lighted Transbay Hall Creates 50,000 sf opportunity site Meets operational requirements of all operators More customer friendly: Improved operational efficiency: Improved program utilization 75,000 sf saved by relocating Greyhound above grade 37,800 sf more leasable space Smaller bus deck improves neighborhood environment Sub-zero CO2 Footprint Annual CO2 savings of 10,880,000 lbs: Continuous operation following 1000 year seismic event per Essential Services Act LEED® Platinum rating Design confirmed to be under budget |
TOWER Tower base lifted 100’ creates public plaza & main Terminal portal Mixed-use building brings 24/7 activity to the area Home for the historically-significant Sutro Library Collection SFMOMA major public art partnership Sky room at top of building Hardened core, wider stairs & anticipated code changes incorporated for improved safety Redundant structure/fuse system designed for 1000 year seismic event Integrated expression of optimal structural system/architectural form 100% outside air for all occupants health & energy efficiency Stack-assisted natural ventilation & exhaust system Wind & Photovoltaic energy production provides 880,000 kwh/yr 74% reduction of annual HVAC electrical consumption LEED® Gold/Platinum Rating |