Café at Civic Center Versatile kiosk activates civic heart
- Client The Trust for Public Land
- Location San Francisco, CA
- Size 640 sq ft
- Completion 2018
- Program Commercial kitchen, restroom
- Delivery Design-Bid-Build
- Photographer Matthew Millman
Located on San Francisco’s iconic Civic Center Plaza, this café brings renewed energy to the heart of the City. By activating nearby playgrounds and providing additional seating and gathering spaces, it transforms an underutilized public area into a safe and vibrant destination.
A compact cafe, rich in context
Compact in design, the café features full-height stainless steel bi-fold doors that open to reveal a glass-enclosed interior during operation and serve as a protective shell when closed. The design harmonizes with the Plaza’s historic character, drawing inspiration from its palette of materials, textures, and tones.
The project reflects extensive community input and collaboration with The Trust for Public Land, the Helen Diller Foundation, SF Recreation and Parks, SF Public Works, and the SF Historic Preservation Society.
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