Case Study
Candlestick Point Block 11A
Candlestick Point Block 11A | HKS Architects San Francisco, California, USA The Challenge To design an anchor for a new, mixed-use residential neighborhood development at the former site of Candlestick Park stadium. The area is known for its windy afternoons and short distance from the heart of San Francisco, elevating the importance of placemaking for the redevelopment of Candlestick Point, which includes a variety of housing types, retail, parks and active street uses. The Design Solution Candlestick Point North Block 11A is a high-rise residential tower located across from a commercial and film arts center, serving as a landmark for the new neighborhood.The 350-foot residential tower offers midrise residential wings on all four street frontages, with shared open space in an interior cou