With 11,000 square feet, Pier 1-1/2 contains two historic landmark buildings with a variety of distinctive spaces and an outdoor area right on the water, facing boats and Treasure Island beyond. Even the existing restrooms have historic status.
The architectural strategy was to establish a fresh landmark by treating the pier buildings as the sacred shell, with new restaurant dining areas and support functions designed as modern interventions, working in counterpoint. The modern spaces are woven through the site, a combination of richly stained mahogany, vivid colors, and stainless steel.