San Francisco Ballet Building, Postmodern architecture ballet building in Civic Center, San Francisco, United States.
The San Francisco Ballet Building includes eight rehearsal studios with 15-foot-high ceilings, designed by architect Beverly Willis at 455 Franklin Street.
Completed in 1984, this structure marked the first building in the United States constructed specifically for a major ballet institution.
The building design incorporates elements from the Civic Center's architecture, featuring deep-set windows and concrete materials that match neighboring structures.
The facility contains physical therapy rooms, a ballet shop, administrative offices, locker facilities, and a ground-floor studio for community programs.
The structure's proscenium-style entrance connects to the Civic Center's axis while maintaining specific height requirements set by city planning regulations.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1984
Architects: Beverly Willis
Architectural style: postmodern architecture
GPS coordinates: 37.77860,-122.42190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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