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Meeting Tomorrow for Genentech gRED Center, South San Francisco

5:30 am on September 2, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The South San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tomorrow evening for the first phase of the Genentech campus redevelopment in South San Francisco, San Mateo County. The proposal would expand the company’s presence in the East Side neighborhood, where it helped kick off one of the nation’s most significant industrial and life science hubs. The proposal is dubbed the Genentech Early Research and Development Center, i.e., the gRED Center.

Transamerica Pyramid seen from Montgomery and Green Street, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Transamerica Pyramid Time Capsule Gallery Open To Public

5:30 am on May 22, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

Last week, Michael Shvo showed up to his newly reopened skyscraper to unveil the contents of the once-forgotten time capsule for the Transamerica Pyramid. The memorabilia from the 51-year-old container is now on display inside the Transamerica Annex, revealing a snapshot in San Francisco’s local culture and history related to the controversial addition to the skyline. The gallery is open to the public with access from Washington Street.

Oceanwide Center, design by Foster + Partners with Heller Manus Architects

Oceanwide Center Still Hole In Ground

5:30 am on November 28, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

In honor of New York YIMBY’s Turkey Week tradition of spotlighting stalled projects, we’d like to highlight the one big project that comes to mind for San Francisco. Oceanwide Center was meant to produce the second-tallest skyscraper in the city, with a unique geometric structure designed by Foster + Partners. Today, the property at First and Mission remains an unfinished hole in the ground, collecting dust and water.

YIMBY Visits Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco

5:30 am on June 13, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

Last week, YIMBY was given an exclusive tour of the Transamerica Pyramid, showcasing the progress of renovations designed by the internationally acclaimed Foster + Partners. The revamp is led by New York-based developer SHVO, with funding from Deutsche Finance Group. The iconic San Francisco skyscraper is now expected to fully reopen this September, just over a year and a half after the official groundbreaking.

Diridon Station at-grade and stacked alternative looking west from Cahill Plaza, illustration by Mott MacDonald

Meeting Tomorrow for Diridon Station Redevelopment, San Jose

5:30 am on May 14, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

New project details have been revealed ahead of tomorrow’s meeting about expanding the Diridon Station in San Jose. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Diridon Joint Policy Advisory Board will review three design options to accommodate increased Caltrain services, integrate High-Speed Rail, and connect to the future BART extension. As expected for an infrastructure project in the Bay Area, the costs are astronomical, ranging from $2.5 billion to $13 billion.

Fresno Station aerial view, rendering by Foster + Partners

CA High-Speed Rail Authority Reveals Plans for Central Valley Stations

5:30 am on March 1, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

California’s High-Speed Rail Authority has revealed detailed plans for four stations along the Central Valley segment. While High-Speed Rail remains a distant prospect for the Bay Area, construction on the 171-mile portion winding through the San Joaquin Valley shows steady progress. Previous statements by the Governor suggest that work connecting the Bay Area with the central line will not start until after the Central Valley tracks begin operating in the 2030s.

3 Transamerica proposed renovations, rendering by Foster + Partners

Unanimous Approval for Three Transamerica Redevelopment

5:00 am on December 20, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Parks Department and Planning Commission have unanimously approved the Three Transamerica redevelopment in San Francisco’s Financial District. Three Transamerica, or 545 Sansome Street, is the second phase of SHVO’s billion-dollar investment in the historic office complex with design by Foster + Partners. Its adaptive reuse will create a new gateway for the city’s most iconic skyscraper.

Intuitive offices aerial view, design by Foster + Partners

Construction Underway for Foster-Designed Intuitive Offices along Kifer Road, Sunnyvale

5:30 am on June 21, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Concrete and steel structures are rising between Kifer Road and the Caltrain tracks at 950 Kifer Road in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County. The development is set to become the new headquarters for Intuitive, a medical technology firm. London-based Foster + Partners is the project architect.

California High-Speed Rail overview, design by Foster and Partners rendering by Kilograph

Design Revealed for Central Valley High Speed Rail Stations

5:30 am on May 1, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

New illustrations have been revealed for the design template of four stations along California’s high speed rail in the Central Valley. Foster + Partners and ARUP are responsible for the project. The Central Valley line is part of the first phase of construction for the highly-anticipated infrastructure project to connect Los Angeles to San Francisco.

3 Transamerica planned additions along Washington Street, rendering by Foster + Partners

Futuristic Foster + Partners Design For 3 Transamerica in Financial District, San Francisco

5:30 am on April 10, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

New renderings have been published for the renovations of 3 Transamerica for the Transamerica Complex redevelopment by SHVO in San Francisco’s Financial District. The project will double the structure’s height and floor capacity, partially reskin the building with a futuristic design by Foster + Partners, and expand the famous Redwood Park. The $400 million master plan includes renovations of the lobby and interiors of the city’s landmark Transamerica Pyramid.

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