AAC-4972

International Building, 601 California Street at Kearny

1962-05-22

Still image

1 photographic print: b&w.

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Folder: S.F. International Building.
Printed on back: "Anshell & Allen, architects of San Francisco, have been awarded a 1962 Architectural Award of Excellence by the American Institute of Steel Construction for the design of the International Building, San Francisco. The jury praised the sophisticated plan developed from the air rights as well as its structural soundness in an earthquake area. The spirit of the Chinese environment in which the building sits was enhanced through the use of modern steel cantilevers. The building is adjacent to a public park and contains underground garage space for 1400 cars. Air rights were used to insure light and air on all sides and a connection with the park to the west. The 17-ft-length of the cantilevers was established as the maximum which could be attained without any premium in cost, and the cantilever established the basic outline of the structure.".
Printed on back (continued): "Owner: Natomas Company. Structural Engineers: Gould & Degenkolb and Robert D. Dewell. General Contractor: Dinwiddie Construction Company. Steel Fabricator: Bethlehem Steel Company. All are San Francisco firms.".

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