Two Embarcadero Center, Skyscraper in Financial District, San Francisco, US.
Two Embarcadero Center is a 30-story glass-clad office tower in the Financial District, with retail and dining spaces distributed throughout its interior. The building forms part of a larger complex of connected structures that line the waterfront edge.
The structure opened in 1974 as the design of architect John C. Portman Jr. Its completion marked a turning point in how San Francisco developed its waterfront district.
The building represents a shift in American urban architecture, integrating office spaces with retail areas to create a multi-purpose commercial environment.
The building connects directly to public transit systems and offers underground parking for visitors. Multiple entrances open onto surrounding walkways, making navigation straightforward.
The tower connects to neighboring buildings via elevated covered walkways that form a hidden pedestrian network above street level. This interconnected system allows you to move between buildings while staying sheltered from the weather.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1974
Architects: John C. Portman Jr.
Official opening: 1974
Floors above the ground: 30
Address: 255 Clay Street, San Francisco, CA, United States
GPS coordinates: 37.79490,-122.39800
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01
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