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burnaz · #81 Posted **Aug 7, 2011, 11:16 PM**

Well, today was the last day of hoisting of panels until the manlift comes off then we can install the remaining 12 panels for the west elevation. I can now relax somewhat and finish lineup and weld-off the panels hoisted today.

CyberEric · #82 Posted **Aug 8, 2011, 8:28 PM**

Thanks for the updates and photos, it's looking good!

burnaz · #83 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 4:16 AM**

This Saturday we will be installing 16 panels at the south elevation of the annex building (Washington Street). There will be 2 panels to be left out at ground level due to concrete curb not in place. This will leave out 8 more panels to be install in October when the manlift is gone.

peanut gallery · #84 Posted **Aug 18, 2011, 5:12 AM**

^I look forward to seeing that. Will there be a lot of glass on that side of the building? I think that two-story lobby/mezzanine area would look great with lots of light pouring in.

burnaz · #85 Posted **Aug 19, 2011, 2:44 AM**

Actually, there is going to be a lot of glass on that side. Our panels will cover the sheerwalls and column next to the stair case on the south/east and south/west corners. Stairs will have about a 4' opening in which our panels will create the opening for the glass all the way to the lower section of the roof panel.

peanut gallery · #86 Posted **Aug 20, 2011, 7:31 PM**

Excellent. Sounds just about perfect. Thanks!

burnaz · #87 Posted **Aug 27, 2011, 2:53 PM**

For those interested, they are dismanteling the main tower crane this weekend. They are using the biggest hydro crane on the west coast to complete the removal. It is an 800 ton. If you are nearby, I would suggest you take a walk by the job an see this monster in action. It took all day yesterday to set up this crane. Washington St. is completely shot down to traffic except for the Hilton parking lot.

peanut gallery · #88 Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 4:47 AM**

I like the color of the panels that burnaz's crew installed. I don't think it really comes through in these shots, but it has a very rich tone.

Here's the annex with neighbors:

Bottom floors haven't changed much from the outside:

Illithid Dude · #89 Posted **Sep 16, 2011, 2:57 PM**

The cladding is great. Wish they did something about all that beige, though...

peanut gallery · #90 Posted **Oct 13, 2011, 6:34 AM**

Both cranes are gone now:

And the first art has been installed on the exterior:

Which wraps around the corner:

1977 · #91 Posted **Oct 14, 2011, 1:44 AM**

Thanks peanut gallery! I'm diggin those art panels.

cityenthusiast · #92 Posted **Oct 14, 2011, 6:25 AM**

^^^^^Me too those art panels are badass and unique.

burnaz · #93 Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 4:50 AM**

This saturday we will be hoisting the last 9 panels at the main building, Topping Out!!!

CyberEric · #94 Posted **Dec 1, 2011, 6:58 PM**

Very exciting! Thanks for the update.

timbad · #95 Posted **May 28, 2012, 8:36 AM**

wandered past this today. the light wasn't optimal from all angles, but here are a few shots:

from the Columbus side:

looking west up Washington:

corner of Kearny and Washington:

and looking north up Kearny. so nice to have the entire block filled in after years of walking by that big hole! I'm pleased with how the whole thing has come together. really like the CCSF portion - agree with previous comments about the art panels and rich tone of the cladding:

1977 · #96 Posted **May 28, 2012, 4:56 PM**

Nice pics timbad. I really like how this tower meets the sidewalk, and as you said, it's great to have that block filled in.

peanut gallery · #97 Posted **May 28, 2012, 6:31 PM**

Thanks a lot, timbad. It's been months since I've been by there. Good to see the ground floor finishing up and the sidewalk open again.

timbad · #98 Posted **May 28, 2012, 8:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by peanut gallery

Good to see the ... sidewalk open again.

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I really like how this tower meets the sidewalk

yes, very much agree, that was another gratifying aspect of this project which has gotten so much right. for what it's worth, this is what it looks like walking south along Kearny:

especially as the building steps back with its glass at the entrance toward the corner, it feels quite comfortable.

viewguysf · #99 Posted **May 29, 2012, 4:41 AM**

It treats Columbus Avenue with much respect too--very nice project all the way around and up!

peanut gallery · #**100** Posted **Aug 11, 2012, 5:38 AM**

I guess this is a completed project now.

I finally went by this the other day and think it came out really nicely along Kearny:

And head-on too: