SAN FRANCISCO | 535 Mission Street | 380 FT / 116 M | 27 FLOORS - Page 4

BTinSF · #61 Posted **Jan 18, 2008, 6:13 PM**

"Beacon Capital reportedly will start construction in May on a 290,000-square-foot tower at 535 Mission St."
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfranci...ml?t=printable

Reminiscence · #62 Posted **Jan 19, 2008, 8:24 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTinSF

"Beacon Capital reportedly will start construction in May on a 290,000-square-foot tower at 535 Mission St."
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfranci...ml?t=printable

This is exiting news along with the article that Peanut Gallery posted on the 555 Mission thread, which also touches up on 535 Mission. Hopefully we start seeing the first sign of activity around my birthday

Surrealplaces · #63 Posted **Jan 19, 2008, 4:54 PM**

This is a pretty decent looking tower.

Downtown Dave · #64 Posted **Feb 20, 2008, 11:33 PM**

These folks were discussing approaches for pile driving. Note the plans laid out. I'd say that is a good sign.

SFView · #65 Posted **Feb 21, 2008, 2:10 AM**

A pre-construction conference?

Downtown Dave · #66 Posted **Feb 21, 2008, 2:27 AM**

Seemed that way. The fellow to the left of the one in red was laying out some approaches to pile driving.

James2390 · #67 Posted **Feb 21, 2008, 6:34 AM**

I'm sure I am in the minority here, but I like the first design better. The new one is great, too though.

fflint · #68 Posted **Feb 21, 2008, 8:53 AM**

The actual render is even better than what's shown in this thread. Sorry, though--don't ask. I can't tell.

northbay · #69 Posted **Feb 21, 2008, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by fflint

The actual render is even better than what's shown in this thread. Sorry, though--don't ask. I can't tell.

teasing us?!

how mean!

i thought the render in the thread was looking good:

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Originally Posted by northbay420

well lets see.... hok is world famous
heller is just local um, shit

a VAST IMPROVEMENT!

GlobeTrekker · #70 Posted **Feb 24, 2008, 5:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by Downtown Dave

These folks were discussing approaches for pile driving. Note the plans laid out. I'd say that is a good sign.

Wow, what a fun job!

I like this tower too. Mission St. is really going to be interesting east of 2nd. Are there any plans for the mid/low-rises between 2nd and 3rd?

BTinSF · #71 Posted **Mar 28, 2008, 6:06 PM**

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Tishman moves forward with 535 Mission St.

With Tishman Speyer gaining serious traction at 555 Mission St., the on-again, off-again ground-breaking at 535 Mission St. is heating up once again.

After delaying construction for about a year, developer Beacon Capital Partners is laying the groundwork to start work this spring. On March 12 the company filed permit applications with the Department of Building Inspections to begin pile testing and shoring on the lot, according to public documents.

The 27-story spec tower, which the Planning Commission gave the OK to last August, totals 290,000 square feet and was designed by HOK. Asking rates on the average about $65 a square foot.

Tishman Speyer started 2008 with a bang at 555 Mission St., landing deals with DLA Piper and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. The developer is reportedly closing in on a third agreement, and is well-positioned to have most of the 550,000-square-foot structure leased by the time it opens next winter.

Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfranci...wscolumn1.html

Image source: http://www.socketsite.com/

dimondpark · #72 Posted **Mar 28, 2008, 6:51 PM**

wow that's gorgeous-wish it were oh, 800 feet taller, but I'll take it.

nequidnimis · #73 Posted **Mar 28, 2008, 7:13 PM**

Wish it were less symmetrical: it would make it more interesting.

Reminiscence · #74 Posted **Mar 28, 2008, 9:01 PM**

I dont know about the 800' taller part, but it would be nice to see it around 500' or so. Even so, I still like this proposal very much. The curtainwall looks very nice and the shape of the building differs from the usual box shape of buildings (granted, the latest boxes going up are nice).

peanut gallery · #75 Posted **Mar 29, 2008, 12:15 AM**

If it is indeed that light/clear, it will make a great contrast to the various green neighboring buildings. I'll keep my eyes open for an onsite notice of demolition or any other pending work. They'll have to shut down the parking lot pretty soon if they're doing pile testing.

hi123 · #76 Posted **Apr 6, 2008, 7:21 PM**

Have they closed the lot yet?

peanut gallery · #77 Posted **Apr 7, 2008, 4:26 AM**

Not as of Friday.

roadwarrior · #78 Posted **Apr 7, 2008, 4:53 AM**

Not as of Sunday either.

CityKid · #79 Posted **Apr 7, 2008, 5:24 AM**

Everyone at the office will be THRILLED to find out about the pile driving.

peanut gallery · #80 Posted **Apr 7, 2008, 3:27 PM**

That reminds me: you'll probably get a notice ahead of time when they are about to start. I might even be close enough to get one. I'll ask our office manager about it.