It looks like they are going to leave the crummy old wall there and just cover it up with some nicer looking masonry. I was expecting a solid poured-in-place wall.
My guess is they're keeping the old wooden wall there to hold all the dirt, and when the concrete wall is done, they'll remove the wood and allow the dirt to settle against the new wall. At least thats what I'd like to see.
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My guess is they're keeping the old wooden wall there to hold all the dirt, and when the concrete wall is done, they'll remove the wood and allow the dirt to settle against the new wall. At least thats what I'd like to see.
Not with that foundation they poured. With no rebar going into the ground and no solid tie of the above ground structure to the foundation, as a retaining wall it isn't likely to be more than decorative.
Not with that foundation they poured. With no rebar going into the ground and no solid tie of the above ground structure to the foundation, as a retaining wall it isn't likely to be more than decorative.
I seemed to have missed that detail actually, thanks for pointing it out. I did see some sections of a wall down near the Fremont St. freeway exit a while back. Are those the sections to be installed?
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It's sooo nice to see this much green go into a development in SF.. especially when its not simply a bunch of palms.. this will really be a little forest.
Very nice building! I was in San Fran 2 weeks ago and driving on the I80 to the bay bridge I didnt realize this monster was right next to the freeway. Is there any issues with noise from the condo owners who have units facing this busy freeway?
That is insane!
Nice job SFO! I shoulda went in and got the condo package for this project.
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[QUOTE=Downtown Dave;3714168]One Rincon gone to pot already:
Yes, too many pots indeed! Usually site landscaping is pitiful and skimpy, but the contrary seems to be the case here: an overabundance of young plants. How are they expected to mature and make a statement? Surely there are way too many for that concrete-lined median strip. Perhaps they'll be moved someplace else.
July being almost over, is there any evidence of moving forward on the second tower? I'm too lazy to climb the hill and look.
Hmm, early August came and went. No construction on the second tower and no update. I suppose they have no clue when this second tower will actually start construction, hence the lack of an update.
I have noticed that there is some covering on the cement wall on tower one (which will touch the 2nd tower). I can't tell if this is a sign of the second tower about to be developed or if its just some finishing work on the first tower. I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.
I have noticed that there is some covering on the cement wall on tower one (which will touch the 2nd tower). I can't tell if this is a sign of the second tower about to be developed or if its just some finishing work on the first tower. I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up.
Here's a visual:
Looks to me like this was installed so some form of finishing work (paint perhaps?) can be done on this side of the building. This could be a bad sign. None of this face will be exposed, so why bother finishing/covering it unless the second tower isn't happening for awhile?
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Usually site landscaping is pitiful and skimpy, but the contrary seems to be the case here: an overabundance of young plants. How are they expected to mature and make a statement? Surely there are way too many for that concrete-lined median strip. Perhaps they'll be moved someplace else.
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