Hanover Soma West | San Francisco, CA

On Harrison Street between 7th and 8th Streets, the site was shaped around the car. The Western SoMa Area Plan imagined something different for this part of the South of Market community: a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a richer mix of homes and local services. Hanover Company set out to bring that vision to life with a mixed-use development of 371 homes.

Fitting into SoMa meant complementing a varied mix of architectural styles and of commercial and residential uses. The project places approximately 6,600 square feet of ground-floor commercial and accessory residential space along Harrison Street and Berwick Place, and in Type IIIA over IA construction threads a new, publicly accessible mid-block alley through its center to connect Harrison to Hallam and Folsom Streets. Extensive solar power and on-site water reuse systems add a sustainable foundation. BDE Architecture partnered with Hanover to shape these elements into a walkable, human-scaled whole.

Completed in 2021, Hanover Soma West turns a former auto-oriented site into a vibrant public realm. Its alley comes alive with active ground-floor uses, courtyards, landscaping and residential stoops, benefitting residents and the surrounding community alike.

Address: 1140 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Client: Hanover Company

Number of Units: 371

Construction Type: IIIA / IA

Year Completed: 2021

Modern multi-story apartment building with red brick and glass windows, street view with light trails from passing cars at dusk.
An outdoor city patio area with modern furniture, potted plants, patio heaters, a large outdoor screen, and string lights, with a building featuring balconies and large windows in the background.
A modern urban courtyard with lush green trees and shrubs along a paved walkway, surrounded by tall buildings with glass windows and balconies.
Modern waiting area with a striped upholstered bench, gray pillows, and a marble coffee table in front of textured cream-colored tiles on the wall, with glass partitions and ceiling-mounted air conditioning vents.
Exterior view of a modern multi-story apartment building named Hanover Soma West, with a brick and metal facade, large windows, and balconies. The entrance is at street level with signage indicating leasing office.
Night view of a modern residential building entrance with a well-lit sign reading 'HANOOVER SOMA WEST' above the doorway, featuring brick and glass architecture and an enclosed outdoor patio area.