Project Details
San Francisco’s Pier 70 Project Gets Historic Revamp with Winco’s Steel Replica Windows
Massive historic steel replica windows were used to breathe new life into several buildings at San Francisco’s historic Pier 70, one of the largest shipyards west of the Mississippi River. After years of disuse and deterioration, Pier 70 has undergone a massive renovation making its unique buildings beautiful, strong and viable for the next 100 years.
With its scenic waterfront location, Pier 70’s developer, Orton Development, Inc., (ODI) saw a way to save fragile historic buildings while creating new jobs and public amenities.
Built in 1916-17 for the WWI effort, Buildings 115 and 116 were used to fabricate components for a ship’s mechanical and propulsion systems. The buildings were constructed of cast-in-place concrete with plenty of mullioned windows supplying natural light. Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects were tasked with replicating the look of the original over-sized windows, which featured very thin, wooden sightlines, with Winco’s help.
WINCO West did the initial design work, collaborating with the architect, glazier and developer for six months to ensure every detail was perfect. At WINCO’s St. Louis headquarters, engineers created numerous new dies to ensure the new replica windows matched the historic profiles of the originals windows.
Maz Glass, the Oakland-based installers, had to rebuild the window openings. The steel channels were rusted through and significant concrete repair work was necessary to support the huge windows.
WINCO provided more than 48,000 square feet of its Series 3250 Steel Replica windows fitted with ¼” monolithic tempered clear glass. In addition to stunning aesthetics, the windows can withstand 110 mph winds as well as seismic activity.
Today, one of the main tenants is Uber Advanced Technologies Group, who now use the light filled space to reimagine transportation of the future.
AWARDS
Uber Advanced Technologies Group R&D Center, San Francisco
APR International Interior Design Awards | Winner
Uber Advanced Technologies Group R&D Center, San Francisco
American Institute of Architects - East Bay Chapter | Sustainability Commendation
Uber Advanced Technologies Group R&D Center, San Francisco
American Institute of Architects - San Francisco Chapter | Historic Preservation Commendation
Pier-70 20th Street Historic Corridor Project, San Francisco
ASCE Region 9 Awards | Outstanding Historical Renovation Project
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Project Teams
Owner
Orton Development
Architect
Marcy Wong Donn Logan Architects
Representative
Gantt Miller IV
Photography
Billy Hustace Photography
