Topped-Out Project Transforms Site Into a Neighborhood

The added retail space will be instrumental in transforming the area into a true neighborhood.

SAN FRANCISCO—On the heels of the announcement that The Grove will open a 3,650 square-foot restaurant at One Henry Adams, Equity Residential celebrated the topping out of the 241-residence apartment community in the Showplace Square neighborhood. With a total development cost of $164.4 million, construction on the six-story, 280,000 square-foot One Henry Adams will soon shift focus to the community’s internal features, amenities and distinctive architectural facades. Designed by BAR Architects and being built by Suffolk Construction , completion is slated for late 2016. Jim Kelly , first vice president of development for Equity Residential, tells GlobeSt.com: “The topping out of One Henry Adams is truly a milestone in the transformation of Showplace Square, marking the pending arrival of a new contemporary residential community along with top-notch retail, such as the coming outpost of The Grove and new outdoor community spaces. And despite the complexity of construction that encompasses an entire city block, Suffolk Construction has done a fantastic job for us, keeping the project ahead of schedule and under budget. Upon completion, One Henry Adams will serve as a community gathering destination for shopping, dining and entertainment options in the heart of the neighborhood.” One Henry Adams has been designed to respect the area’s light industrial history in an updated setting. To complement the scale of surrounding buildings, the massing of the project encompasses two, six-story buildings with classic proportions. The exteriors introduce industrial materials of zinc and stainless steel mixed with brick and timber, and expanses of glass walls. The buildings are separated by a 65-foot-wide, public park that will connect Henry Adams Street to Rhode Island Street, enhancing the pedestrian experience and providing street level retail with ample space for outdoor dining. One Henry Adams also provides residents with a full menu of amenities including a rooftop terrace with kitchen, lounge chairs and spectacular views of downtown, a large fitness center, multiple lounges with WiFi, high-definition televisions, farm tables and comfortable seating; a club room with demonstration kitchen; two private outdoor courtyards with fireplace and grilling areas; 1:1 ratio bicycle parking with tool racks and a repair station; and a dog spa. According to Kelly, “We are very excited to be bringing much needed housing and retail to the heart of Showplace Square. When combining One Henry Adams with our nearby residential projects, 855 Brannan and Potrero 1010 , the neighborhood will soon have more than 1,150 new apartment homes and an additional 42,600 square feet of retail space to serve the community–accelerating the area’s transformation into a true neighborhood. Each project further contributes signature public spaces to the community: a redwood grove at 855 Brannan; a one-acre park at Potrero 1010; and the pedestrian paseo at One Henry Adams.” According to Equity Residential, Potrero 1010 is scheduled for completion in the first quarter 2016, One Henry Adams in the fourth quarter 2016 and 855 Brannan in first quarter 2017. Read more about One Henry Adams in a previous issue.