Since 2019, we have served as the Ferry Building Marketplace’s in-house architects, acting as stewards of one of San Francisco’s most iconic civic spaces. Home to celebrated local food purveyors, artisanal makers, and its signature colonnade of arches, the Ferry Building remains one of the Bay Area’s most vibrant gathering places.
In close collaboration with building owners Hudson Pacific and their leasing team, we provide comprehensive architectural support: Rapid test-fit plans illustrate the feasibility of prospective food and retail tenants; informed ROM pricing drawings clarify build-out costs; and design concepts help support lease negotiations. Permit and construction drawings with fully integrated interior design services take projects to completion.
Effectively navigating the permitting process is essential for the building’s vibrancy. As modifications for new tenants must be reviewed by the S.F. Port Authority, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, and the S.F. Department of Public Health, knowledge of agency requirements and relationships staff creates predictability and efficiency. Specialized knowledge of the historic structure also saves time and money, from coordinating plumbing installed by boat at low tide to navigating kitchen hood, mechanical duct, and floor penetration constraints.
