2001 The Embarcadero Terrace Patio Usage Feasibility Study | San Francisco, CA

The study aimed to assess the feasibility of unrestricted use of the Patio Terraces at 2001 The Embarcadero in San Francisco. Currently, access to these terrace patios is limited due to the floor area exceeding the allowable occupant load per floor, coupled with insufficient patio exits.

The study concluded that it is feasible to utilize the balcony areas on floors 2 and 3 if a construction project is initiated to modify existing windows on each level, enabling them to function as doors that swing in the direction of egress travel. The egress path for these floors appears to adequately accommodate the recalculated occupancy load, except for the stair doors on level 3. To address this, widening these doors to 48 inches is likely necessary.

Client: UCSF Real Estate Campus Design and Construction
Project Size: 1,500 square feet
Completed: 2023
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