Number 29: 706 Mission Street, SoMa, San Francisco

The 29th tallest building in the Bay Area planned or built is 706 Mission Street, the nearly complete residential building operated by Four Seasons Private Residences in SoMa, San Francisco. The skyscraper tops out at 510 feet to be the tallest building in the region actively under construction since activity on the Oceanwide Center was halted last year. Westbrook Partners is responsible for the development through 706 Mission Street Co LLC.

706 Mission Street street view from Howard Street, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The 45-story mixed-use development is connected with the restored 144-foot tall Aronson Building at the corner of Mission and 3rd Street. The project yields approximately 700,000 square feet, including 120,000 within the 1903-era historic building, 60,000 square feet for the new Mexican Museum facilities, and 4,800 square feet for a ground-level retail space.

706 Mission Street podium, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Glenn Rescalvo was the partner and lead architect at Handel Architects for the tower design. Speaking to the final form, Rescalvo describes that “the tower’s undulating form and top reflect the diverse character of San Francisco’s urban forms in the area. The glass and masonry volumes were inspired by San Francisco’s rich historic masonry and modern glass tower vernacular.”

706 Mission Street metal screen close-up, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The Mexican Museum will operate the lower four stories of the Aronson Building and new tower. Slated to open in 2022, the cultural institute will continue its mission to reflect the evolving scope of Mexican, Chicano, Hispanic, Mexican-American, and Latino American. The museum is moving from a waterfront location in Fort Mason to the heart of the city.

The Aronson building, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The museum and podium feature design by TEN Arquitectos. The topographical podium screen was designed by the Mexico-based Dutch artist, Jan Hendrix, with inspiration from the migration of winds, water, flora, and fauna that connect Mexico and the United States.

Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission exterior at sunrise, Rendering of the Grand Penthouse, image courtesy 706 Mission Street Co, LLC | Steelblue

The crowning jewel for 706 Mission will be the $49 million Grand Penthouse, the largest of twelve custom-designed penthouses. Prices range from $15 to $25 million, with the Grand Penthouse standing out as likely the most expensive condominium listed in the city. The duplex will boast 10,000 square feet, with 4,000 square feet spanning multiple outdoor terraces.

Rendering of the Grand Penthouse, image by Steelblue courtesy 706sf

Amenities for all residents will include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a lounge with a bar staffed nightly with a bartender, and an outdoor program with three fire pits and a private dining space. The building has also partnered with experts in the wine and art industry to provide residents with unique services.

Rendering of the Club Terrace, image by Steelblue courtesy 706sf

The art curator, Maria Di Grande of MDG Art Advisory LLC, will provide residents with art curation and programming, including advice on acquiring and installing artwork. As well, residents will get access to exclusive offerings through a program curated by Kerrin Laz of K Laz Wine Collection. Matthew Hoffman will be leading the charge as Director of Residences.

706 Mission Street as viewed from beside the Museum of the African Diaspora, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The property is just a couple blocks away from the Montgomery BART station and three blocks from BART’s Powell Street Station.

Today’s story is part of a weekly series on SFYIMBY to count down the 52 tallest towers in the Bay Area built or planned as of January 2021.

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