580 California Street

The 580 California Street is a postmodern skyscraper in San Francisco's Financial District standing about 107 meters tall with 23 floors. Its glass and steel facade reflects the surrounding cityscape and displays architectural elements that set it apart from typical office buildings of the era.

Construction was completed in 1987 as San Francisco's Financial District was undergoing rapid modernization and expansion. The project was part of a broader wave of skyscraper development that transformed the city's skyline during the 1980s.

The building displays three faceless statues titled 'The Corporate Goddesses' by sculptor Muriel Castanis positioned on the upper floors. These figures stand out against the urban backdrop and give the place an artistic presence that visitors often notice from street level.

The building is centrally located in the Financial District and is easily accessible on foot or by public transit. The best views of the statues at the top can be seen from street level by looking up from different angles around the structure.

Architect John Burgee deliberately designed the structure to move away from strict modernism and introduce postmodern elements to office architecture. This choice was unconventional for workplace buildings of that era and represents a different approach to commercial design.

Location: San Francisco

Inception: 1987

Architects: John Burgee

Floors above the ground: 23

GPS coordinates: 37.79290,-122.40400

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48