Renovation Team
The design of the project is the result of an incredible collaboration between multiple firms in San Francisco. MKThink and Jonas Kellner took the lead on the interior architecture for the writing center while INTERSTICE Architects created the vision for the exterior. Gensler drove the retail concepts, designing the interiors for the emporium while Office worked on the store branding, signage and product design.
The generous contributions from San Francisco-based subcontractors and suppliers, all provided at cost or in-kind, amounted to nearly $2 million. Typically on a commercial build-out, there is one subcontractor hired per trade to complete the scope for its particular specialty. However, on 826 Valencia Tenderloin Center, there were many instances where multiple subcontractor firms, who are typically competitors, worked side-by-side to shoulder the work and minimize the final cost of the project.
Construction began in September 2015 and was completed in May 2016. The project took longer than expected because of the unforeseen structural conditions; a dated electrical panel that was original to the building; and the challenge of scheduling and coordinating donated resources, especially during a construction boom. Despite the obstacles, everyone involved is extremely proud of what was accomplished and looks forward to seeing how the new writing center will positively impact the local community and inspire the next generation of San Franciscans.
“We’re grateful to our architecture, design, and construction partners for donating their time and materials, so the rest of our resources can go to creating more free programs for kids,” Eggers says.
Retrofit Team
General Contractor: BCCI Construction Co.
Construction Manager: Valerie Veronin
Design Team: Gensler; INTERSTICE Architects; Jonas Kellner, Architect; and MKthink
Wall of Doors Designer: Design Workshops
Engineers: Glumac Engineering and Tipping Structural Engineers
Mechanical Contractor: Pribuss Engineering
Lighting Representative: ALR – Associated Lighting Reps Inc.
Artists: Qris Frye; Dylan Gold; Raven Mahon; and Bill Plumb
Metal Framing: B Metals
Interior Construction: California Drywall Co.; DW Nicholson Corp.; Richard Hancock Inc., (707) 528-4900; and Stockham Construction Inc.
Fire Alarm Installer: Fire Detection Unlimited Inc.
Sprinkler Installer: Golden Gate Fire Protection
Electrical Supplier: Independent Electric Supply Inc.
Electrical Contractor: McMillan Electric Co.; Paganini Electric Corp.; Sprig Electric; and Young Electric Co.
Plumbing: Ayoob & Peery Plumbing Co., (415) 550-0975
Glazing Installer: Mission Glass Co. and Progress Glass Co. Inc.
Drywall Installer: Surber Drywall Construction Inc., (650) 529-9244
Acoustical Contractor: SF Interiors
Painting: Giampolini Inc. and Monticelli Painting and Decorating
Roofing: The Lawson Roofing Co. Inc.
Graphics/Branding: BBDO San Francisco and Office
Deconstruction: Bluewater Environmental Services Inc.
Commissioning: National Air Balance Co.
Materials
Graphics: AMP Printing and Graphics
Mechanical System: Anderson, Rowe & Buckley Inc., San Francisco, (415) 282-1625
Wood: Arrigoni Woods,
Flooring: Bay Area Concretes; California Wood Floors; Interface; Majestic Floors Inc., (925) 825-0771; Nor Cal Floor Design; Shaw Floors; and Tandus Centiva
Tile and Stone: Daltile; De Anza Tile Co. Inc.; Design and Direct Source; and Emser Tile
Millwork: Commercial Casework Inc.
Ceilings: Creative Ceilings and Drywall Inc.
Window Coverings: Cutting Edge Drapery
Lighting: Finelite; Orion Chandelier; and Philips Lighting
Lighting Controls: Wattstopper
Hardware: HD Supply Construction & Industrial—White Cap and Service Metal Products Inc.
Furniture: Jak W and Vitra
Upholstery: Kay Chesterfield
Doors: Minton Door Co. and Overhead Door Co.
Security Systems: Microbiz Security Co.
Signage: New Bohemia
Sheet Metal: Omni Sheet Metal Inc., (415) 635-1584
Paint: PPG Paints
Coatings: Rubio Monocoat
Photos: Matthew Millman Photography