Transamerica Pyramid
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Architect William L. Pereira & Associates
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Location San Francisco, California   map
Date 1969 to 1972   timeline
Building Type high-rise corporate office tower
Climate mild temperate
Context urban
Style Modern
Notes Tall slender pyramid shape. A San Francisco landmark.
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Occupies the block bordered by Clay Street, Montgomery Street, Sansome Street, Washington Street

San Francisco's tallest building when the integral spire is included, with a height of 48 floors, plus the 64-meter-tall top section for a total height of 853 feet (260 meters).

499,000 square feet of Class A office space
$32 million construction costs

Structural Engineering Chin & Hensolt Inc.
Mechanical Engineering Glumac International
MEP Engineering Simonson & Simonson
Facade Consultant The Western Group
General Contractor Dinwiddie Construction Co.
Property Management Lowe Enterprises

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