Two Embarcadero Center, Skyscraper in Financial District, San Francisco, US.
Two Embarcadero Center stands 30 stories high with a glass exterior facade and incorporates commercial spaces across multiple levels in downtown San Francisco.
John C. Portman Jr. completed this architectural project in 1974 as part of a major development initiative to transform the San Francisco 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 provides direct access to public transportation, underground parking facilities, and contains multiple entry points connecting to surrounding pedestrian walkways.
The structure features an elevated pedestrian network that connects to neighboring buildings through covered bridges, creating an integrated circulation system.
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: March 5, 2025 15:28
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