Client
US General Services Administration
Designer
SOM
Location
San Francisco, California
Size
350,000 Square Feet
Completion Date
1996
Delivery Method
General Contracting
The US Court of Appeals Repair & Alterations project completely restores the building's interior and exterior following damage from the Loma Prieta earthquake and ensures it can withstand future seismic events. The project includes the installation of seismic plates beneath the building’s structural columns and the reinforcement of walls and floors. The building, originally constructed in 1905, features intricate architectural elements including elaborately carved doors and lavish millwork.
Awards
1997 AIA San Francisco Excellence in Design Award (Interior)
1997 California Preservation Design Award (Preservation/Restoration)
1997 GSA National Design Award (Engineering Technology Innovation)
1997 GSA National Design Award (Historic Renovation/Restoration)
1997 Structural Engineering Association of California Award
