Articles by Andrew Nelson

Golden Gate University front elevation, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Brutalist Building at 536 Mission Street Deemed Eligible For Historic Designation, San Francisco

The newly published historic review evaluation has determined that 536 Mission Street is eligible for historic designation as an example of Late Modernist and Brutalist architecture. The structure was built in 1979 for Golden Gate University in SoMa, San Francisco. The evaluation was published ahead of plans to replace the GGU campus with the city’s fifth- or sixth-tallest skyscraper.

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2055 Chestnut Street pedestrian view, rendering by Jensen Architects

Plans Shift To Retail-Only For 2055 Chestnut Street in Marina District, San Francisco

Plans for a mixed-use redevelopment at 2055 Chestnut Street in San Francisco’s Marina District appear to have been nixed in favor of expanded retail space. Previously approved entitlements expected to replace the bank structure and surface parking with a 49-unit apartment complex with ground-floor retail. Now, the project will expand the existing structure across half the lot while retaining the Lombard Street-facing surface parking. The Prado Group is the project sponsor, filing on behalf of the Burlingame-based property owner, The Bruni Company.

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Bayshore Commons entrance, rendering by Dahlin Group

Townhouse Masterplan Approved For 1650-1720 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo

The San Mateo Planning Commission has approved plans for a sprawling project, dubbed Bayshore Commons, at 1650-1720 South Amphlett Boulevard. The plans look to replace a seven-building office campus with 256 units, split between townhomes and single-family homes. Andy Beck, Vice President of development at Link Logistics, a Texas-based real estate firm, is listed as the project application filing through B9 Sequoia Bayshore Owner LP.

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910 Webster Street, illustration by Carrasco & Associates

Preliminary Plans Filed for 910 Webster Street, Palo Alto

Preliminary plans have been filed for a six-story residential complex at 910 Webster Street in the University South neighborhood of Palo Alto. The project is looking to replace an existing low-slung apartment complex with 70 apartments, including some affordable units. Carrasco & Associates is responsible for the application, filing on behalf of the property owner, Cloverleaf Corporation.

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