HIGHLIGHTS
- Adaptive Reuse of a Historic San Francisco Retail Icon
- All-Electric VRF Mechanical System for Optimized Energy Use
- 11,300 Square Feet of Indoor and Outdoor Event Space
- 2,850 Square Feet of Outdoor Garden and Terrace Lounges
- Three New Conference Rooms
- Overall Capacity Exceeds 550 Guests
- AIA California Design Awards, Merit Award Winner
- Interior Design Best of Year Awards, Honoree, Medium Commercial Lobby + Amenity Space
- IIDA Northern California Honor Awards Winner, “Serve” Category
- 13,000+ Square Feet of Signature Radial Floor Tile Repurposed
- Operable Glass Partitions for Passive Cooling Through Cross Ventilation
- Bookings Exceed Client Expectations
Challenge
The next generation of tenants seeks flexible, amenity‑rich settings that go beyond traditional office programs. To meet tenants’ evolving needs and the demand for creative uses for space, landlords are reimagining hybrid destinations that reflect how people work and gather. In San Francisco, BXP partnered with Gensler to reposition vacant storefronts in Embarcadero Center as a versatile amenity. The challenge: create an engaging shared space that enhances tenant value and contributes to downtown revitalization.
Solution
Mosaic transforms two vacant storefronts into a vibrant, hospitality-infused amenity. Designed as a premium indoor-outdoor destination, it offers dynamic settings for quiet focus, casual meetups, and formal gatherings. Guests can explore a range of environments, including cutting-edge conference zones, a sun-soaked atrium lounge with operable partitions, and a landscaped terrace. Mosaic redefines the workplace experience through intentional design that fosters connection, creativity, and comfort.
Impact
Mosaic exemplifies what the modern workplace offering should be, enhancing the tenant experience and increasing the value proposition for future leasing. With monthly event programming, the new space creates a social hub for visitors and guests while encouraging dining and shopping nearby. Booking demand has exceeded expectations, reinforcing Mosaic’s appeal as a premier shared amenity space. The project is a benchmark for placemaking, serving as an experience-driven, adaptable destination where connection thrives.
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Mosaic is a seamless extension of the offices of Embarcadero Center’s clients. It has not only enhanced the experience for existing tenants but also created a compelling value proposition for future leasing within the center.
—Rod Diehl, Executive Vice President, West Coast Region, BXP
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