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Four Embarcadero Center
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General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 55 Clay Street
San Francisco, California
Coordinates 37°47′43″N 122°23′46″W / 37.7952°N 122.3961°W / 37.7952; -122.3961
Completed 1982
Owner Boston Properties
Height
Roof 173.74 m (570.0 ft)
Design and construction
Architect John Portman & Associates

Four Embarcadero Center is a very tall office building, known as a skyscraper, located in the Financial District of San Francisco, California. It is a key part of a bigger group of buildings called the Embarcadero Center complex. This complex includes six buildings that are connected and one building that is a little bit away.

This skyscraper was finished in 1982. It stands about 174 meters (571 feet) tall and has 45 floors. Four Embarcadero Center is the tallest building in the entire complex. It is just a bit taller than One Embarcadero Center, which is the second tallest building there (not counting its flagpole).

What is Embarcadero Center?

The Embarcadero Center is a large complex of buildings in San Francisco. It is made up of several skyscrapers and other structures. These buildings are mostly used for offices.

The complex also has shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas. It is a busy place where people work, shop, and relax. The buildings are connected by walkways and bridges.

Building Features

Four Embarcadero Center is considered a "class-A office" building. This means it is a high-quality building with modern features. It offers good services for businesses.

The building is designed to be a great place for companies to have their offices. It has many floors for different businesses. Its height makes it stand out in the city's skyline.

Who Designed This Skyscraper?

The architect for Four Embarcadero Center was John Portman & Associates. John Portman was a famous architect and developer. He was known for designing large, modern buildings.

Portman often included open spaces and atriums in his designs. He wanted buildings to feel welcoming and easy to navigate. His work can be seen in many cities around the world.

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