Location: San Francisco, USA.

Architect: SHoP Architects.

The Uber Headquarters in San Francisco is designed to promote a vibrant community in the developing neighborhood. The project aims to bring the area in line with the successful, human-scaled environments for which San Francisco is famous. The project includes an eleven-story tower and a six-story structure, each with active facades that prioritize occupant comfort and sustainability. The Commons, a network of circulation and gathering spaces, will connect the building to the streets and provide views of the city. The workplace is arranged in smaller neighborhoods, each with access to shared support and collaborative work zones. The sustainability features of the building center on its innovative “breathing” facades, which greatly reduce the need for mechanical ventilation. The building also includes on-site water treatment, facade integrated planters for shading, and green space on the roof and at ground level. The building is expected to meet LEED Gold requirements.

Photo credit: Truebeck Construction, SHoP Architects.