Transamerica Pyramid’s $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has recently undergone a $400 million revamp, after its new owner, Michael Shvo, took over.
The uniquely shaped 48-story building remodel’s final touches are being set in place for its grand opening ceremony on September 12, 2024 which features an Opening Ceremony (9-11 am), a Conversation with Michael Shvo and Norman Foster (1-2 pm) and the “Pyramid of Light and Sound” show from (7-11 pm) with Thievery Corporation, Kronos Quartet, and singer Michael Marshall. Please note, these events are private (require an RSVP), but the light show should be visible to the public outside the building and you’ll likely be able to hear the music as well (but not see).
You’ll see the light show take over the east-facing side of the building with precision laser graphics at 8:30 pm.
You can already see one of the most noticeable changes to the building. The building has a brand new lobby, and the redwood grove at the base of the pyramid has been restored. Most notably, the revamp includes a captivating outdoor sculpture garden featuring over 20 pieces by renowned French artists Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne. The exhibition, titled “Les Lalanne at Transamerica Redwood Park,” will transform the iconic Redwood Park into a whimsical wonderland, showcasing the artists’ famous animal figures and surreal human forms among the ferns and redwoods. This installation marks the first in a series of rotating outdoor art exhibitions at the Transamerica Pyramid Center, promising to bring world-class art to the heart of San Francisco for years to come.
Your first chance to explore the new sculpture garden will be at the official public reopening of the Transamerica pyramid on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Please note, this article has been updated to change the public opening to September 15 from September 12 which is a private event.
