A plugged-in reader notes the face lift of Fox Plaza in progress. We note how much we appreciate your tips (especially when accompanied by a photo).
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Is this related to their plans to build the flatiron condo building (which, in this location I wish would be taller than proposed).
Love buildings which adhere and flow with our zig zag streets, and like the design, but seems another 10 stories — perhaps with smaller footprint would enhance that prominent Civic Center/Market Street/SOMA intersection & be in keeping with higher density in transit corridors.
Good luck putting lipstick on that pig!
Abandon the tacky mid-rise proposal and build SOM’s Cathedral Hill tower HERE!
https://socketsite.com/archives/2007/05/ask_nicely_and_ye_shall_receive_cathedral_hill_tower_re.html
The Eliptical glass tower and the concrete Fox slab would be a great ensemble and play-off each other beautifully.
Someone call the Historic Preservation Commission. That turd colored concrete must be preserved.
I’ll admit that I’m probably in the minority on this one, but I like the original, unaltered design. The proportions on it are great, and its concrete surfaces at least had an integrity lacking with most curtain-walled structures built today.
It is not surprising that Archstone is behind its alteration. They are responsible for a number of poorly designed and cheaply constructed projects in the surrounding suburbs.
Does anyone know what the alteration plans entail? I am assuming that the “solid” central portion of the structure will be painted or stuccoed a contrasting color.
With you on that, TJ. WHat are they going to do, try to turn brutalism into brutally mauve-ism?
I walked past yesterday and also can see Fox Plaza out my window at work. Looks like about 80% of the work is done. 6 of the 8 window columns (or 7 out of 9 actual columns)have been completed.
It actually looks much nicer from far away. I wonder if they’ll add an accent color on the top and narrow ends.