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Aesthetically, there’s a lot to like about the design by the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.
The residential tower would be wrapped in precast concrete, a light cloak that would part above the corner of Mission and South Van Ness to reveal an angled slope with landscaped terraces within. The city office building would be clad all in glass, but at a low enough height that it would be a backdrop rather than a centerpiece, and translucent glass fins would add depth while deflecting harsh sunlight.
The walkways, meanwhile, would make it easier for pedestrians to navigate the large and awkwardly shaped block.