Levi's Plaza, San Francisco, CA, USA

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❖Levi's Plaza, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2013[open in full screen]

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At the foothill of Telegraph Hill on the bank of the San Francisco Bay, lays this plaza. As their designers described: "it's off the cuff, never symmetrical, it's easy-going and relaxed".

Architects tried, and in my opinion succeeded, to respect expensive residences on the Trafalgar Hill and create this urban square, mainly accommodating world headquarters of the famous Levi Strauss & Co. jeans manufacturers since 1873.

Open plaza and connected park, relatively secluded from the busy San Francisco downtown provides quiet and serene location for relaxation under the shade of mature trees.

Large water fountain marking the centrepiece of the square is inviting the visitors to step directly into the cascading waterfalls and interact with it sounds and movement.

Very successful modern, attractive landscaping and human proportions of the square helped transform this once neglected area into a vibrant urban environment.

This is one of the very best of any urban space designed from the "scratch", connecting surrounding areas and fitting perfectly in the urban fabric of San Francisco.

Check last row of photos bellow for the spectacular views from the Trafalgar Hill.

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more about evaluation method		more about types of squares
sociability	9	ceremonial	x
uses & activities	10	religious	x
access & linkages	10	social	x
comfort	10	residential	x
image	10	traffic circle	x
tourist value	10	with park	x
total	59	street, shopping	x