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New Projects
San Francisco's Iconic Transamerica Site
Dramatically Expanded
The redevelopment of the iconic Transamerica Pyramid Center gives a new lease on life to one of the most recognizable landmarks and the second tallest building in San Francisco. The project also expands and upgrades the adjacent Three Transamerica (545 Sansome) to a contemporary high-design office building, says its global architectural and engineering team Foster + Partners
The Transamerica Pyramid Center encompasses an entire block in The City’s Financial District. The Transamerica Pyramid, designed by celebrated futurist architect William Pereira and completed in 1972, is emblematic of the skyline. The broader site consists of two additional buildings — Two Transamerica (505 Sansome Street) and Three Transamerica (545 Sansome Street) — and the famed central Redwood Park.
The new design revitalizes and restores the historic Redwood Park, while tying all three buildings together through a series of strategic interventions at ground level, creating a vibrant new destination in the heart of San Francisco, while respecting and celebrating the unique heritage of the site.
The office is reimagined as a living space, with a sophisticated emphasis placed on comfort, hospitality, and flexibility for tenants and guests. In addition to the
