Articles by Andrew Nelson


1338-1370 Mission Street southwest perspective, rendering by SmithGroup

$145 Million Tower at 1338-1370 Mission Street, SoMa, San Francisco

New elevations have been revealed for the proposed 30-story residential tower at 1338-1370 Mission Street in SoMa, San Francisco. While the conceptual illustrations are sparse with the architectural features, they depict a glass tower with interlocking shapes extending from the seven-story podium with articulated facade variations. Malex Holdings is the property owner, with the architecture by SmithGroup.

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Portsmouth Square aerial overview, design by SWA and MEI

Portsmouth Square Improvement Under Review Today, Chinatown, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Design Review Committee is scheduled to consider approval for the design development of the Portsmouth Square improvement project today at 2 PM. The project, led by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department, proposes redesigning and expanding the public amenities of the ‘living room’ of Chinatown. The project includes replacing the existing pedestrian bridge over Kearny Street with a new community building, modernizing the playground, expanding shaded seating along the central plaza, and more.

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3035 El Camino Real aerial view with a mountain range in the background, artist illustration, design by WHA

Development Plans for 3035 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

Development plans have been approved for the low-density apartment construction of 48 units at 3035 El Camino Real near Koreatown in Santa Clara. The project will add 48 units across four three-to-four story structures, adding a minor but significant contribution along the commercial thoroughfare of a suburban area. The Los Gatos-based Hayden Land Company is the project developer.

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