The office of Hertzka & Knowles was one of the leading forces in post-war architecture in San Francisco. While less known today than contemporaries like Anshen & Allen or SOM, they were responsible for shaping the design of many of the Financial District office buildings, including the first truly modern downtown office building (160 Pine Street), and - in collaboration with SOM - the legendary Crown Zellerbach Building.

To rediscover their incredible legacy, docomomo invites you to a walking tour through the Financial District. We will explore a handful of their landmark buildings, delve into recent research on Wayne Hertzka and William Knowles, and find out more about the fascinating design evolution of the Crown Zellerbach Building's iconic sunken garden.

When: Saturday, August 22, 2026 / 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: 160 Pine St @ Battery St, San Francisco, CA
Ticket Prices: $20 Docomomo-US/NOCA Members with Promo Code / $30 Non-Members
Member tickets on sale July 22nd
General Admission tickets on sale July 29th.

DOCOMOMO US/NOCA MEMBER PROMO CODE:
Docomomo-US members can unlock discounted pricing by entering our Members Promo Code at checkout. On Eventbrite, click GET TICKETS and enter the Promo Code. If you don’t remember the Promo Code, contact us at info@docomomo-noca.org.