300 California Street
Building Renovation
San Francisco, CA

In an effort to attract technology firms to San Francisco’s Financial District, the owners of 300 California retained Huntsman to help reposition their property’s image. The design team assisted the owner in developing a strategy for upgrading the lobby and common areas that focused on key areas of improvement to maximize the project budget. Instead of reconfiguring the entire exterior, the architects created a focal point at the street level with a dramatic new entrance and lobby. The renovation also involved comprehensive life safety and building systems upgrades. The lobby interior features exposed concrete, steel panels, black terrazzo floors, and the original art deco elevator doors. The building was fully leased after the renovation was completed.

Awards
2001 AIA San Francisco Interior Architecture Awards, Award of Honor

Publications
“Border Crossing,” Interior Design, February 2001

“Bay and Beyond” Design Awards, San Francisco Chronicle Magazine, February 18, 2001

Completion Date: November 1999
Size: 120,000sf

photography by David Wakely