1550 Bryant

One advantage of industrial makeover is that the spatial requirements of manufacturing lend themselves to expansive design when the building converts to multi-tenant use.  The Hamm’s Building at 1550 Bryant in San Francisco is a soaring case in point.  This 1915 twelve-story landmark began life as a brewery, was reborn in the ‘80s as an office complex and found new vitality—and lively new tenants—after our lobby renovation.

 Continuity was the focus of the Hamm’s Building remodel.  Our design builds on historical precedent and existing architecture to reinvigorate an iconic structure.  When a building has “bones” as good as this one, the first step is to bring that strong frame forward.  A neutral color scheme, minimalist furniture and unobtrusive signage add up to quiet elegance at 1550 Bryant. The strength of the design lies in its simplicity.

First requirement of a reception area is that it invite people in.  Second is that it make them comfortable.  The Hamm’s Building lobby makes use of a two-tiered entrance to draw the visitor off the street, then down to a spacious waiting area.  Subtle lighting and decorative rock add warmth and texture.  Everything about the project—the finishes, the furniture, the flow—translates traditional architectural values into a modern idiom.