Comm - Fort Mason - Stott Architects

Fort Mason Pier 2 Renovation & Adaptive Re-Use

San Francisco, CA

Pier 2 at Fort Mason Center is a multi-phase adaptive re-use project that transforms an aging U.S. Army pier shed into a state-of-the-art event space (Phase 1) and later into an education center for the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI - Phase 2).

In Phase 1, the historic shed and Cowell Theater were fully renovated. New high efficiency building systems include a 255KW rooftop solar electric array and a radiant floor heating system throughout. Various uses were proposed for Phase 2, including a performance space (shown here) that connects to the Cowell Theater located at the end of the pier shed.

The final Phase 2 build-out transforms the interior volume into SFAI's graduate arts campus, with 160 studios, exhibit galleries, teaching spaces and workshops, and a black box theater.

Each phase of the renovations preserves the historic industrial integrity of the landmark structure in strict conformance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Rehabilitation.

California Preservation Foundation, Rehabilitation Award
Client: Fort Mason Foundation (Phase 1); SFAI (Phase 2)