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388 Market Street
388 Market Street, San Francisco.jpg
Alternative names One Pine Street
General information
Status Complete
Type Commercial offices
Residential apartments
Architectural style Postmodernism
Location 388 Market Street
San Francisco, California
Coordinates 37°47′32″N 122°23′54″W / 37.7922°N 122.3982°W / 37.7922; -122.3982
Completed 1987
Height
Roof 94 m (308 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 24
Floor area 210,000 sq ft (20,000 m2)
Design and construction
Architect SOM
Developer Honorway Investment Corporation

388 Market Street is a tall building in San Francisco, California. It was finished in 1987. This building is special because it has both offices where people work and luxury apartments where people live. It stands 94 meters (about 308 feet) tall and has 24 floors.

Discovering 388 Market Street

Imagine a really tall building that looks like a triangle or an iron! That's a bit like 388 Market Street. It's called a 'flatiron' building because of its unique shape. This shape is narrow at one end, just like an old-fashioned iron.

What is a Mixed-Use Building?

388 Market Street is a 'mixed-use' building. This means it's used for more than one thing. In this building, the lower floors are for offices. People go there to work. The top seven floors are luxury apartments. These are homes for people.

Where is 388 Market Street Located?

This building is found on Market Street in the financial district of San Francisco. The financial district is a busy area. Many businesses and tall buildings are located there. It's a very important part of the city.

Who Designed This Building?

The building was designed by a famous company called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, often called SOM. They are known for designing many tall and interesting buildings around the world. They finished designing 388 Market Street in 1987.

What Does It Look Like?

The outside of 388 Market Street is covered in red granite. Granite is a very strong and beautiful stone. This red granite gives the building a distinct and modern look. It helps it stand out in the San Francisco skyline.

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