Mark Cavagnero

San Francisco Symphony Hall existing interior hall, image by Craig Mole courtesy the Symphony

Historic Review Published for Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 15, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Symphony is looking to reconstruct its existing concert hall with a new interior designed by Gehry Partners, one of the best modern architects of concert halls. New permits have been filed for the project, and the city has published a new historic resource review on the Davies Symphony Hall in the Civic Center. The review concludes that, given its young age, “the building is not yet eligible for listing” as a historic building in the national or state registers.

St Ignatius College Preparatory Campus aerial view, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

New Renderings For St Ignatius College Preparatory Campus Expansion, Sunset District

5:30 am on October 25, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Revised plans have been filed for a planned expansion of St Ignatius College Preparatory Campus at 2001 37th Avenue in San Francisco’s Sunset District. The application shows continued focus on creating a new main facility for the private Catholic school overlooking Sunset Boulevard. A portion of the existing campus will be demolished.

San Francisco Symphony Hall aerial view, image by Google Satellite

Significant San Francisco Symphony Hall Renovation Proposed

5:30 am on September 26, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Symphony has started the entitlement process for renovations of the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall at 201 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco’s Civic Center. While plans are preliminary, the Symphony has hired local Mark Cavagnero Associates and the world-renowned Gehry Partners to produce a dramatic reimagination inside and out. Construction is expected to cost at least $100 million.

170 Sea Cliff Avenue and 178 Sea Cliff Avenue aerial view, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

Plans For New Sea Cliff Mansion in San Francisco

5:30 am on September 23, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for a new mansion at 170 Sea Cliff Avenue in San Francisco’s affluent master-planned residence park. The application follows already-approved plans for a mirrored home at 178 Sea Cliff Avenue. Dan Friis is listed as the property owner.

575 East Blithedale Avenue street view, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates and Wright Architecture Studio

Plan Progress for Housing at 575 East Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley, Marin County

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

A notice of exemption has been released for the residential project at 575 East Blithedale Avenue on Kite Hill in Mill Valley, Marin County. The exemption paves the way for the plans to move through the California Environmental Quality Act, bringing plans to create 25 homes on 1.2 acres closer to construction after nearly two decades of trying. Phil Richardson, the project sponsor, created the first draft in 2004.

Tidal House view from adjacent open space, rendering by Hayes Davidson

YIMBY Visits Treasure Island, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 27, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

A recent site visit to Treasure Island by YIMBY reveals significant progress has been made for the region’s most active construction project. Cranes and rising concrete have only started to divulge the scale of the 405-acre vision, nearly three decades in the making, that will redevelop San Francisco’s storied artificial island with a mixed-use urban neighborhood populated by around eight thousand homes. The Treasure Island Community Development joint venture sponsors the project.

Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue courtyard view looking toward the sanctuary dome, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

Plans for Expansion of Synagogue at 2 Lake Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on December 5, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

New plans have been filed to expand and renovate the Synagogue at 2 Lake Street near Presidio Terrace, San Francisco. The project would address seismic concerns and expand the religious facility for the Congregation Emanu-El, whose distinctive dome overlooks the affluent gated neighborhood. The project is being sponsored by the Congregation of Emanu-El and Equity Community Builders.

Treasure Island Building C3.4, rendering by Fougeron Architecture

Grading Permits Filed for Treasure Island Building C3.4, San Francisco

5:30 am on March 16, 2022 By Andrew Nelson

Grading permits have been filed for Building C3.4 in the redevelopment of Treasure Island in San Francisco. Building C3.4 will create 160 units, a portion of the 8,000-unit masterplan that aims to reshape the artificial island in the center of the bay into a thriving neighborhood with housing, offices, and shops. Lennar Corporation, a Treasure Island Community Development (TICD) venture partner, is responsible for the application.

Renderings Revealed For 2001 37th Avenue In Sunset District, San Francisco

4:30 am on December 4, 2021 By Team YIMBY

Preliminary applications have been filed for an academic building at 2001 37th Avenue in the Sunset District of San Francisco. The project proposal includes the development of a new academic building, replacing three buildings at…

New Creative Arts Building Opens on San Francisco State University Campus

4:30 am on October 11, 2021 By Team YIMBY

For the first time in 25 years, San Francisco State University has opened a new academic building. The project includes the construction of the George and Judy Marcus Hall for the Liberal and Creative Arts Building, which is home to SFSU’s Broadcast and Electronic Communications Arts (BECA) program.

McCarthy Building Companies is the general contractor. Mark Cavagnero Associates is responsible for the design concepts. SWA Group is managing the landscape architecture. Other project participants include Forell|Elsesser Structural Engineers, CSW civil engineering, and WSP for mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP).

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