California Academy of Sciences building

Architect: Renzo Piano
Year: 2008
City: San Francisco, CA

The California Academy of Sciences building on San Francisco's west side was completed in 2008, designed by Renzo Piano, one of the world's most significant architects. Its strong, street-visible massing sets it apart within its setting.

the architect

Renzo Piano, one of the world's most significant architects, designed this 2008 building, giving San Francisco's west side one of his relatively rare works with a strong street-visible presence.

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nearby

M. H. de Young Memorial Museum 0.2 mi · 1895
Conservatory of Flowers 0.4 mi · Italianate
Park View Hotel 0.7 mi · Beaux-Arts
Congregation Emanu-El 1.2 mi · Byzantine · 1926
John Spencer House 1.4 mi · Queen Anne
St. Joseph's Hospital 1.5 mi

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