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A Chinese billionaire-owned real estate firm is building a huge skyscraper in San Francisco

A Chinese billionaire-owned real estate firm is building a huge skyscraper in San Francisco

Oceanwide Center will actually consist of two towers located at Mission and 1st Streets. The larger building is destined to become the city's second tallest, reaching 910 feet.

A Chinese billionaire-owned real estate firm is building a huge skyscraper in San Francisco

First Street Tower (the taller of the two) is an attention-grabber. Its unique crystalline structure should help it to stand out against its future neighbor, the 1,070-foot Salesforce Tower.

First Street Tower (the taller of the two) is an attention-grabber. Its unique crystalline structure should help it to stand out against its future neighbor, the 1,070-foot Salesforce Tower.

Source: San Francisco Business Times

Designed by London-based Foster + Partners and local architect Jeff Heller of Heller Manus, the two high-rises will add 265 high-end residences, one million square of office space, 12,000 square feet of retail space, and four levels of underground parking to the city.

Designed by London-based Foster + Partners and local architect Jeff Heller of Heller Manus, the two high-rises will add 265 high-end residences, one million square of office space, 12,000 square feet of retail space, and four levels of underground parking to the city.

A 68-foot-tall "Urban Plaza" at the base of the building, designed by renowned landscape architect Kathryn Gustafson, will provide a gathering space for public use.

A 68-foot-tall "Urban Plaza" at the base of the building, designed by renowned landscape architect Kathryn Gustafson, will provide a gathering space for public use.

Lush vegetation and natural light fills the Urban Plaza. It will feature a café with outdoor seating, a bar, a bicycle hub, "artisan" coffee carts, and a special events terrace.

Lush vegetation and natural light fills the Urban Plaza. It will feature a café with outdoor seating, a bar, a bicycle hub, "artisan" coffee carts, and a special events terrace.

Upon completion in 2021, Oceanwide Center will stand among several other giants.

Upon completion in 2021, Oceanwide Center will stand among several other giants.

Salesforce Tower, which is expected to cost an estimated $1.1 billion, will be the city's tallest structure come 2017.

Salesforce Tower, which is expected to cost an estimated $1.1 billion, will be the city

Source: San Francisco Business Times

Just down the street, 181 Fremont will be the tallest residential tower west of the Mississippi River — and possibly the most lavish and exclusive.

Just down the street, 181 Fremont will be the tallest residential tower west of the Mississippi River — and possibly the most lavish and exclusive.

Source: Business Insider

Millennium Tower, completed in 2008, rises 58 stories over the city's financial center. The building has sunk 16 inches since it opened, creating an ongoing scandal.

Millennium Tower, completed in 2008, rises 58 stories over the city

Source: Business Insider

While it's not a skyscraper, the future Transbay Transit Center is sure to make a splash. The $2.3 billion structure could be the most expensive bus terminal in the world come 2017.

While it

Source: Business Insider

Oceanwide Center has some steep competition in the neighborhood.

Oceanwide Center has some steep competition in the neighborhood.

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