ferry building

2002

San Francisco Embarcadero, CA

 

K&A Scope:

Design fabrication method, engineer, and manufacture second story interior historic brick arches to match remaining original arches, clearstory window frames, lower water course at second floor level; do the same for exterior window surrounds on North wing of West elevation to match South wing window surrounds. Faux finish matching existing brick.

 

Description:

All historic replica elements were fabricated from molds made off of full scale patterns made of wood, foam and plaster by K&A. Parts are all FRP using fire retardant unsaturated polyester resin and E-Glass reinforcement. Panels have imbedded steel anchors and connections.

 

Client: Port of San Francisco

Contractor: Plant Construction Company

Architect: SMWM Architects

Historic Architect: Page and Turnbull