When the rain slows down waterproofing work, our contractor focuses on preparing various mock-ups for approval. Our Pagoda mock-up will receive Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FPR) wrapping and tension rods this month. This will be evaluated by the design team and preservation team. Concrete steps and concrete wall mock-ups were poured to confirm the color and texture. This allows the design team, including Japantown Task Force (JTF) cultural consultant, to evaluate all the sample finishes so they are in harmony.
Construction Highlights:
- No Saturday Work/Night Work: these next few weeks
- Plaza/Pagoda Work:
- Waterproofing: Work continues on the concrete slabs near Post Street East Mall entrance; however, the concrete has to be thoroughly dry to continue applying the waterproofing membrane. Once the concrete is dry, waterproofing will proceed (55% completed).
- The copper roof on the pagoda has been removed, the columns are being scanned to identify internal reinforcements, and we are cleaning any spalling in the roof connections before targeted reinforcement work begins.
- Garage Work:
- Structural work on the ceiling has begun with scanning and marking the ceiling where additional beams will be installed. Look up next time you are there to track the progress.
- Scaffolding remains in both upper and lower garage levels (approximately 60 parking spots) and vehicle ramp through mid-2025. Drive cautiously and follow posted detours signs in both upper and lower levels and please do not walk on the ramp between levels.
Access to and throughout Japan Center Malls and Garage:
- Access from Geary Boulevard: Use the Geary Boulevard parking garage to access both East Mall and West Mall.
- Access from Post Street: Use the detour through center of Plaza for East Mall and near West Mall building for West Mall.
- East Mall: Detour through the center of the Plaza until mid-March when a temporary path will be installed alongside the building.
- West Mall: Use entrance along west mall building until mid-March when a new detour through the center of the Plaza will be installed.
- Sidewalk: Accessible pedestrian detour is open along the north side of Geary between Laguna to Buchanan Streets. For safety, follow all detours, stay within fenced pedestrian detour lane, and avoid walking in the bus lanes.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Marien Coss, Project Manager, marien.coss@sfgov.org, (628) 652-6647.
For more information, please visit the project webpage >>
Photos of Pagoda planter footing and Mock-up with finishes.