PROJECT PROFILE: 250 Embarcadero – San Francisco, Ca.

Role:

Senior Director- Corporate Architecture & Construction, GAP, Inc.

Architect:

Robert A. M. Stern (Design Architect); Gensler (Architect of Record)

Contractor:

Swinerton Builders (core & shell, TI, Art Gallery)

Size:

600,000 sf

Completed:

2001

Structure type:

Structural steel, pre-cast panel exterior with brick and limestone

Description:

250 Embarcadero (also known as 2 Folsom) is the cornerstone of GAP, Inc.’s San Francisco campus. The 7-story interior atrium and lobby floor and walls are lined with French limestone and is home of “Charlie Brown” a 60 ft. high steel sculpture by Richard Serra. The interior features many green, sustainable attributes including under-floor air delivery, day-lighting, and certified wood products. The 7th floor cafeteria opens to an extensive outdoor plaza/dining area, with magnificent views of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge.