San Francisco Public Library, Presidio Branch

Reuse and Restoration: The 90-year-old Presidio branch underwent a sensitive historic restoration and renovation that received LEED Silver certification. The project restored the building’s terra cotta façade and stairs, incorporated new pendant light fixtures, refurbished original wood shelving, and created a teen area.

Renovation
Architect: Field Paoli; Joseph Chow & Associates, Inc.
Cost: $4.1 million
Size: 10,205 sq. ft.
Photo: David Wakely