SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid is set to be unveiled to the public Thursday following a billion-dollar renovation. The iconic building was designed by architect William Pereira, who is known for his futuristic designs that also include the flying-saucer-like Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport.
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The Pyramid first opened in 1972 and was considered controversial at the time. Now, 50 years later, few could imagine the city without it.
The Transamerica Pyramid was purchased by the SHVO real estate development and investment firm in 2020 for $600 million. Since then, the 853-foot-tall structure has undergone a years-long renovation with SHVO working in partnership with UK architecture firm Foster + Partners.