SFO Air Traffic Control Tower
San Francisco
Project info
The design of San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) air traffic control tower was commissioned in 2012 replace the original aging tower. A total of 10,000 square feet of 4mm Alucobond® Plus in custom SFO Silver color clads this spiraling torch-shaped structure.
This iconic tower concept design was the collaborative work of SFO and HNTB Corp., who served as master architect for the project. Detailed design work was completed by Fentress Architects, who served as architect of records and worked in a design- build capacity with general contractor Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Walter P Moore, served as structural engineer. The 1,500 System A Alucobond panels were installed by Pacific Erectors, Inc.
Year Complete
2015
Surfaces
Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
Systems
System A
Architect
Fentress Architecture
What Our Clients Say
The final, stunning installation is a testament to KPS and their ability to model the surface, develop custom software to translate model information for digital fabrication, and accurately fabricate the complex panels to incredibly tight tolerances. Thanks to KPS for making this iconic vision a reality!
Ned S. Kirschbaum | FAIA, CCCA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Technical Design Director
Fentress Architects
