By honoring the historic elements of the base building while defining the space with a modern aesthetic, Montalba Architects created an elevated environment that feels gallery-like and serene. Situated within a rapidly developing neighborhood in San Francisco’s financial district, the brick and mortar location is as unique and revolutionary as their previous office on wheels. The design centers on a conceptual ‘lantern’ within the dark building core, which communicates a volumetric sense of scale, luminescence and transparency to serve as the framework for the series of operatories within. Moments of material contrast are introduced within the rough wall perimeter, reflective framed panels and the central colonnade of monolithic white oak that serves as functional storage and defines the entry to each private patient room.

Materials

(Note: most of the elements were custom fabricated – there are no brands listed for the following)

·        raked stucco : 2 layers of 1/2” cement based plaster on metal lath. rake w/ exposed aggregate

·        powder coated aluminum : tiger matter white RAL 9010

·        white oak (veneer) : hardwood veneer over pdf