This adaptive reuse project intended to create entrepreneurial opportunities for the Client’s artist daughter. The program included a mix of uses: art gallery, spec and bespoke office suites, a private residence, roof-top studio addition, and roof decks, one with a spa pool. The scope included building modernization, life-safety improvements, and voluntary seismic upgrade.
The art gallery originally focused on street art and graffiti but evolved into a contemporary art gallery. To enhance the art program and deal with the low ground-floor ceiling height, the gallery incorporated a portion of the basement level to result in a double-height main gallery. We retained portions of the original board-formed concrete walls, resulting in unique opportunities for the art displays.
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San Francisco, CA
Building Rehab, Gallery, Office and Residence
21,500
Undisclosed
2016
PM/PA & Design Architect
Our artist client gained notoriety for body painting. To aid in continuing her work, there were several elements we were asked to incorporate: a photo studio with a cyclorama wall, space for a massage table with a downward-facing projector, a model’s lounge, and a group shower.
The idea was after the show or performance, the models would collectively adjourn to the shower to remove the latex body paint. A couple of my coworkers really enjoyed doing the research for this project.