California Automobile Association Building, Office tower in San Francisco, United States.
The California Automobile Association Building is a 29-story office tower in San Francisco with a facade of geometric patterns and expansive glass windows. The structure shapes a section of downtown with its modern profile and shows the architectural style of the 1970s.
The building was designed and constructed in 1974 by Solomon Cordwell Buenz during a period of intense vertical growth in San Francisco. It represents a phase of modernization and economic expansion in the city.
The structure represents the influence of automobile organizations in California through its role as headquarters for transportation advocacy and services.
The building is accessible through a monitored main entrance where security staff are stationed. Multiple elevator banks connect the various floors and make navigation through the tower straightforward.
The upper floors offer panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and the business district through floor-to-ceiling windows. This vista is one of the visual highlights of the building's location.
Location: San Francisco
Architects: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Official opening: 1974
Floors above the ground: 29
Website: http://100vanness.com
GPS coordinates: 37.77670,-122.41900
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00
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