A New “Swiss House” Brings Switzerland to San Fran, by TEF Design
Entities both private and public trying to establish a presence in a region outside their natural domain must strike a delicate balance between honoring the local culture while staying true to their core values. Using design to help achieve this balance is a smart investment. A new project in San Francisco is doing just that. Pier 17, a designated National Historic Landmark located adjacent to the San Francisco Exploratorium is the new home to a “Swiss House” overlooking the San Francisco Bay. The new hub, designed by TEF Design, brings Swiss government, education, business and innovation partners together in one space. At the crux of this project are several separate entities that share a few common core goals: >Promote collaboration and foster synergy between four anchor Swiss agencies >Provide a public face to the Bay Area that showcases Swiss creativity and innovation >Create highly flexible spaces on a modest budget …
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