400 Grove

 
 

400 Grove introduces 34 residences in the heart of Hayes Valley, continuing the neighborhood’s rise as a vital, walkable neighborhood.

 
 
 
 

Its prominent site at the corner of Grove and Gough streets, is one of several sites created by the removal of the Central Freeway in 2003, as part of a bold initiative to reconnect Hayes Valley with surrounding neighborhoods.

 
 
 
 
 
 

400 Grove’s design references the central mews typology, which set row houses around an internal alley that provided car access as well as a place where neighbors meet.

 
 

Its faceted facades echo an earlier tradition: the classic San Francisco bay windows prevalent in the area.

 
 

Its faceted facades echo an earlier tradition: the classic San Francisco bay windows prevalent in the area.

 
 
 
 
 
 

The facets angle windows capturing views of Hayes Valley’s bustling street scene and surrounding hillside neighborhoods. 

 
 
 
 

Most of the studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences have light from two sides and an individual expression from the street, with the amenities associated with urban living.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This contemporary take replaces the alley with a landscaped common area accessible only to bicycles and pedestrians, strengthening the community focus of the open space.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Completed in early 2016, 400 Grove residents enjoy the advantages of Hayes Valley’s central location and easy access to major public transit stops, Civic Center arts venues, and other neighborhoods including the Mission District, the Castro, and the Mid-Market district.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Publications

2017/011 Archello

2017/05 The Architect's Newspaper, Cover

2017/04 World-Architects

2017/01 American-Architects

2016/09 ArchDaily

2016/09 Dezeen

2016/08 World Architecture News

2016/07 San Francisco Chronicle

2015/06 Arkitektura Assembly

2014/09 San Francisco Cottages and Gardens

2013/12 Curbed

2013/12 The Registry

2013/01 Socket Site

Awards

2017 AIA California Council Design Award

2017 American Architects Building of the Week

2016 AIA East Bay Honor Award

2016 American Architecture Prize

2016 Architect's Newspaper Best of Design Awards Multi-Unit Residential

2016 Leading European Architect's Forum Mixed-Use Building of the Year Shortlist

2016 Virserums Art Museum, Shortlist