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Q2 • Summer 2014
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HIGHLIGHTSTrANSAmerICA PYrAmID CeNTer
505 SANSOME - A HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE!
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The Transamerica Pyramid is not the only structure in the Pyramid Center worthy of mention. 505 Sansome, now pursuing LeeD® Platinum after receiving LeeD® Gold in 2009, is another unique building along the San Francisco skyline. Construction of the 19-story Northern California headquarters of Pacific mutual Life Insurance Co., which opened in 1978, was the vision of famed architect William Pereira, the same architect who had envisioned John Beckett’s Pyramid design that would become an architectural icon to the world. It was the first high-rise office structure in San Francisco with windows that could open to be built in the u.S. since World War II. Pereira got the idea from a 24-story building owned by the Crocker National Bank in San Francisco built in the 1920s. He designed the Pacific mutual building to cut energy use by 15% to 20%. With 505 Sansome’s cost no more than a standard office building, it also offers sliding French windows, balconies that provide shade, individually controlled lighting and heat pumps that transfer hot air to chilly spots and vice versa. Tenants who prefer air-conditioning in hermetically sealed offices can create that environment by using the heat pumps. Decades later, 505 Sansome continues its vision to be a progressive, environmentally efficient building that provides enjoyment to tenants who want to take in the bay breezes, overlook the towering redwoods of redwood Park, or just relax on the balconies. 505 Sansome is truly a jewel of the City.
505 Sansome open-air office building design was featured in Time magazine on march 6, 1978.
Jason Smith, Cushman & Wakefield’s Property manager at the Pyramid Center, was recently honored with the rising Star Award within the organization. In achieving this award, Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) looks for an employee who goes above expectations the company sets for themselves. The award epitomizes the values shared amongst C&W that are innovative, professional and customer service oriented. Jason epitomizes those values.
Jason’s progression since joining the field of Property management has been swift over the last five years. Over this time period, Jason has impressed senior management with his creative and analytical skills, along with a strong work ethic and a team oriented approach to management. These traits led to Jason’s promotion to Property manager at the Pyramid Center in march of 2013. When Jason applied for the position, he understood that he was one of many qualified candidates with years of experience. A highly coveted job, the Landlord and C&W took this very seriously and were looking for the best candidate who projects the image of the Transamerica Pyramid Center. C&W saw something in Jason that confirmed their belief in his skills and supported him as the best qualified candidate for the position. Jason’s goal was to persuade the Landlord that he was the right person for the job, and he did.
It is Jason’s dedication to the industry, his hard work and ability to reflect the C&W values, that convinced the Landlord that they made the right choice. C&W has now recognized Jason as a rising Star within the firm. This is an honor well deserved.
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SUMMER ConcertS In REDWOOD Park
JUL 10 Dirty Cello Blues 17 Dr. Dee’s Tite Rack Jazz 24 Sandor Moss Cuban Salsa 31 Stompy Jones Jump Swing
AUG 7 Sony Holland Jazz Vocals 14 LaTiDo Salsa 21 Pat Wilder Blues 28 City Opera SF Opera
SEP 4 Amanda King Jazz Vocals 11 Macy Blackman New Orleans Swing 18 Matt Baxter Delta Blues 25 Andre Thierry Zydeco
OCT 2 Charlie Barreda SF Latin Jazz
Concerts in the park are back! Join us every Thursday afternoon for some great live music!
Thank you for your continued support of our program. For more information on Redwood Park Concerts email Jason Smith, Property Manager at [email protected].
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This new quarterly column offers safety tips from our Director of Security, Jackson Talbot. Jackson and the Pyramid Center Security Team are always available to provide resources and/or custom training to Pyramid Center tenants. If you have any questions, contact Jackson Talbot at [email protected].
App-ROpRIATELY pREpARED
emergency preparation is often neglected until a crisis comes. The task is usually avoided due to a few common misconceptions: 1. It’ll never happen to me. 2. There’s nothing I can do. 3. my instincts will take over.
History has proven that those who take the time to plan ahead for emergency events always fare better than those who do not. A common (and true) refrain in the emergency Preparedness world is “what’s easy to do today might be impossible during an emergency”. Fortunately, there are a number of useful mobile applications which can dramatically improve your level of preparedness. Among the best is the American red Cross suite of Apps. These free Apps offer comprehensive, powerful tools for preparedness and response to emergencies ranging in scale from basic first aid to earthquakes. Add these Apps to protect yourself and your family and spend the time it takes to plan ahead. The return on investment will be exponential in times of crisis.
Link to red Cross mobile Apps: at www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps.
safety mattersBy Jackson TalBoT • DirecTor of securiTy 415.829.5410
OUR HISTORY: JOHN R. BECKETT “JACK”
John Beckett was the CeO for Transamerica when the corporation embarked on its mission to build an iconic building that would set the tone for their brand. The vision was a pyramid design that would cast less shadow and be energy efficient.
To this day, the Pyramid is one of the most progressive, energy efficient buildings in the country with a LeeD® Platinum certification. As a tribute to this visionary founder, a plaque was provided by his family for display at the Pyramid. It is proudly displayed at the entrance to the 48th floor conference room.
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Tenant Spotlight: 505 Sansome
Admirals Bank is a federally-chartered financial institution headquartered in Boston, mA with
a regional Banking Center in Providence, rI, and a renewable energy Lending Center in San
Francisco, CA. Since 2012 Chairman and CeO, Nicholas W. Lazares, has focused the Bank’s
home improvement lending efforts in the residential solar and renewable energy industry, opening
Admirals Alternatives, the renewable energy Lending division of Admirals Bank. Admirals Bank
also remains a leading national provider of the Title I Home Improvement Loan for a variety of other
home improvements. Admirals Bank offers customers additional home borrowing solutions such
as residential mortgages and the FHA 203(k) Loan. In addition, Admirals Bank is an active acquirer
of commercial real estate loans in the secondary market with over $1 billion in acquisitions since
2010. Admirals Bank has also introduced Bespoke Banking to the financial industry, which is
individually tailored, highly customized, concierge banking. Bespoke Banking offers checking and
savings accounts which can be conveniently maintained online or via a mobile device. Admirals
Bank is an equal Housing Lender and member FDIC. For more information visit http://www.
admiralsbank.com.
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BehiNd the sceNesCID BANAYAT-WEINBERGRETAIL MANAGERpOINT OF INTEREST VISITOR CENTER & GIFT SHOp
Cid is a 3rd generation San Franciscan, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & merchandising (FIDm) in San Francisco with a degree in retail merchandising and Communications. Previously with Williams Sonoma Inc. as Assistant manager, and Soap Opera Weekly magazine as a synopsis writer, Cid is back in the Bay Area, and heading up operations at the Point of Interest.
“I very much enjoy the daily interaction and conversations with people, international clientele, and the locals who marvel at the Pyramid’s amazing architecture and construction. It never gets old sharing the history of the building, speaking about my family’s city, and even giving directions. “
He shares that tenants can benefit from POI’s free delivery, gift wrapping and the tier discount savings. “It’s been fun and a challenge to come up with client gift baskets or receive a last minute phone call and/or email requesting items fifteen minutes before a business meeting.”
He volunteers for Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), enjoys hanging out with family in Napa, and decorating his apartment in Alameda. Point of Interest is open monday - Friday from 10 am - 3 pm or call 415-500-6637 for more information.
pOINT OF INTEREST NEW GIFT CATALOG
New merchandise is in! Below are some Spring 2014 items you must have! Point of Interest Visitor Center and Gift Shop has that special gift you’re seeking. The season has come for golf hats, gym bags and Adidas® Climate Pique polo shirts - great for cool and warm weather! Plus you can take advantage of this season’s Summer Promotion!
For more information or to receive the new Spring 2014 Gift Catalog email [email protected].
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10% Off your purchase
15% Off $600 - $1000
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traNsamerica pyramid
600 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
505 saNsome
505 Sansome St.San Francisco, CA 94111
545 saNsome
545 Sansome St.San Francisco, CA 94111
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Margaret Duskin Executive Director
Ross RobinsonSenior Director
By J.c. cuayeT • 415.829.5340
San Francisco is a city of unique and often surprising neighborhoods. One of its gems is Bernal Heights, a young, energetic mix of blue-collar workers, artists, and professionals. The center of this community is Cortland Ave., home to several excellent small restaurants and some fascinating local watering holes.
my favorite is Vega, an intimate roman-style eatery run by husband and wife team of Giuseppe mana and Vega Freeman-Brady at 419 Cortland Ave., a few blocks off mission St. The space is small and the seating tight, but that only serves to amplify the conviviality and warmth of the atmosphere--and the need for reservations. Vega’s menu features a variety of thin crust pizzas along with some truly outstanding appetizers and main dishes. For antipasti, the carciofini ripieni (stuffed artichoke hearts wrapped in prosciutto-$10) and the calamari e cannellini (calamari served over organic cannellini beans-$12) and the meatballs ($6) are standouts. The pizzas ($11 to $15) are made with organic, unbleached flour and the standard margherita pizza can hold its own against any other I’ve had in the city. Craving a bit more spice, I’m partial to the broccoli and sausage pizza. Among the pastas offered I suggest the rigatoni al forno ($16), the orecchiette alle cime de rapa (a garlicky dish with broccoli rabe, chili flakes and pecorino-$15) and the papardelle al ragu di cinghale (wild boar sauce-$18). If after all that you still want a main course, try the remarkably moist and tender chicken breast bathed in a white wine reduction with prosciutto, rosemary and mozzarella ($16). Though I normally pass over desserts, I’ve not yet been able to resist the panino al cioccolato (ice cream sandwich with homemade chocolate sauce)--the perfect end to a perfect meal.
Vega’s wine list emphasizes Italian whites and reds, all reasonably priced for the quality. The house wine, a petite sirah, is $5 a glass and other selections, like a nero D’avola, $8. It’s sister establishment, Vinorosso (a wine bar and shop a block away) has a broader selection, and bottles brought to Vega from the shop are not charged a corkage fee. reservations are required. For more information, call 415-285-6000 or visit www.vegapizzasf.com.
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R1. SF Pride Festival Jun 29-30 Civic Center Plaza sfpride.org
2. SF Waterfront Festival & Fireworks Jul 4 Pier 39 pier39.com
9. Oktoberfest By The Bay Sep 19-21 Pier 48 oktoberfestbythebay.com
8. Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival Sep 13-14 Ghirardelli Square ghirardelli.com
3. Fillmore Jazz Festival Jul 5-6 Jackson & Eddy Streets fillmorejazzfestival.com
4. SF Giants vs. LA Dodgers Jul 26-37 AT&T Park sfgiants.com
5. Motown the Musical Aug 15 - Sep 28 Orpheum Theater shnsf.com
6. Outside Lands Aug 8-10 Golden Gate Park sfoutsidelands.com
7. SF Street Food Festival Aug 16 The Mission sfstreetfoodfest.com
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