Situated between the eastern waterfront and Potrero Hill, Dogpatch maintains the character of a working-class neighborhood, with 19th century worker cottages side by side with commercial and industrial uses. Avalon Dogpatch expands this unique San Francisco enclave by replacing a 600 foot long metal shed with a lively frontage of stoops, generous landscaping and street facing common areas. The new 53’ foot high building also provides the neighborhood with an improved acoustic buffer along the raised I-280 Freeway.

PYATOK and associate architects, Mithun | Solomon and Kennerly Architecture & Planning, worked closely with the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association to shape three visually distinct buildings and a rich palette of materials, reinforcing the eclectic character of the Dogpatch. The pedestrian frontage on Indiana Street is enhanced with a wide landscaped sidewalk anchored by a 50’ wide mid-block plaza that serves as an informal community gathering place.

Photography by Bruce Damonte