San Francisco Art Institute, Fort Mason Gallery, Building Renovation, Architect, Architecture Photography
San Francisco Art Institute at Fort Mason
May 26, 2022
Design: Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco, California

Photos: Bruce Damonte
San Francisco Art Institute, Fort Mason
The development of the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) at Fort Mason involved the transformation and adaptive reuse of Pier 2 on the historic army base into a thriving nonprofit arts and community center for SFAI ? a hub for both undergraduate and graduate studios and public engagement with the arts. The reuse preserved the industrial integrity of the landmark structure, supported the school?s pedagogical goals, and integrated advanced sustainable building systems. The project integrated student studios, public exhibition galleries, flexible teaching spaces, a black box theater, and a workshop/maker space, while supporting SFAI?s commitment to positioning artists at the center of public life.
San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) is ?dedicated to the intrinsic value of art and its vital role in shaping and enriching society and the individual.? It prepares students for a life in the arts through an immersive studio environment, an integrated interdisciplinary curriculum, and critical engagement with the world. To meet their mission, SFAI set out to expand their facilities and curriculum for their graduate program, build a cohesive urban campus near the historic main c...