San Francisco, CA
The Air Traffic Control Tower at the San Francisco International Airport stands at 221 feet tall and provides 270-degree views for air traffic controllers. The ATCT was designed with 2 major goals: seismic fluidity and wind stability. With 4 welded BRBs, the tower is designed to remain operational after a 8.0 magnitude earthquake. The ATCT is also LEED Gold certified.
Engineer: Walter P. Moore
Architect: Fentress
Braces: 4 Welded BRBs
