The Wilson Building
973 Market St
San Francisco
Built: 1901, 1906
Architect: G.W. Percy & Willis Polk
Style: Terra Cotta
Inspired by Italy’s Basilica of San Vitale in Italy.
1906
The building was restored after being ravaged by fire in the 1906 Earthquake.
2015
Residential Units
The design restored the building’s terracotta façade, incorporated traditional wood sash windows, and preserved interior elements such as the original sky-lit open stair. It also integrates a new light court that channels natural light to the interior units.