With very few exceptions, skyscrapers that make up city skylines are usually stone, glass, steel, or a combination of the three. In the last few decades, glass has been the preferred cladding, leading to a dearth of color when it comes to cityscapes. Occasionally you see a brick red or blue tower. But too often, it’s monochrome.
We were intrigued by seeing the Verde, a new 23-story tower in San Francisco’s Mission Rock neighborhood.
The building was designed by Studio Gang, and is located on what was a waterfront parking lot, overlooking the San Francisco Giants stadium, and the skyline behind it.
Clad in green-glazed tile, the building adds a splash of color to the surrounding built environment, and shows us that buildings need not be colorless. Indeed, the green facade feels sophisticated and unique. The stepped, set-back design creates series of terraces that allow for access to the outdoors, and San Francisco’s idyllic weather.
The development is in a relatively new part of San Francisco, and thoroughly enhances an area that was for years overlooked and neglected. With amazing views of the bay and the city, we’re happy to see it taking shape in such a dynamic way.
“The glazed ceramic cladding showcases subtle variations in color and profile, resonating with its bayfront location, catching the unique light that sparkles, reflects, and evokes water.”
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