The Austin | San Francisco, CA

Near the corner of Polk and Pine Streets, in the heart of San Francisco, 1545 Pine Street held the promise of new homes in one of the city's most established neighborhoods. Pacific Eagle Holdings set out to add 100 condominiums there, along with street-level retail and an art gallery that would give back to the street.

The project had already been shaped by its original designer, Arquitectonica, when it reached a critical turn. A 12-story Type IA tower over two levels of below-grade parking still had to be fully documented and permitted in one of the country's most demanding approval environments. BDE Architecture was brought on after Design Development to guide the project through the Construction Document phase and secure the building permit, carrying the established design forward into a buildable set.

Completed in 2017, The Austin now offers residents an energetic roof deck, private terraces, an outdoor garden and a resident lounge high above the city. At its base, retail and gallery space add activity and culture to the neighborhood, and 100 households have a new place to call home near Polk and Pine.

Address: 1545 Pine St. San Francisco, CA 94109

Client: Pacific Eagle Holdings

Number of Units: 100

Construction Type: IA

Year Completed: 2017

Photographer: Matthew Millman

Modern multi-story building with glass exterior, illuminated windows, and cityscape background.
Modern apartment living room with large windows, a navy couch with pillows, a glass dining table with chairs and a vase of flowers, a kitchen with white cabinets and an island, and a view of city buildings outside.
Modern multi-story apartment building with large glass windows and balconies, trees lining the sidewalk, and a few cars and bicycles parked outside during dusk.
Modern multi-story apartment building with large glass windows, trees lining the sidewalk, and parked cars in an urban setting.