César Pelli doing corporate modernism with a wink—an office tower that’s better proportioned than it has any right to be.
Visitor Guide
Treat it like a street-corner study: move diagonally across the intersection and watch the tower’s profile change—its geometry is about corners, not frontage.
From across the street at a corner approach, shoot late afternoon when side-light sharpens the tower’s edges and reveals façade depth.
This is primarily an office building; public access is generally limited to ground-level entry areas if open. For a guaranteed public interior nearby, pair it with Oakland’s civic buildings or cultural venues.
Pelli’s corporate towers often ‘finish’ themselves with subtle top moves—look for how the upper levels resolve the shaft so it doesn’t just stop.
15-30 minutes
Design & Structure
High-rise design where the computational work is in coordination and envelope performance more than exotic form: repeated curtain-wall modules, careful corner conditions, and proportion studies drive the outcome.
Glass-and-metal façade systems with disciplined repetition—materials chosen for durability and a clean corporate silhouette.
Standard core-and-frame office tower; the structural interest is efficiency and regularity that allows façade articulation without compromising floorplate logic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Clorox Building?+
Clorox Building was designed by César Pelli and completed in 1976. It is located in California, United States.
Where is Clorox Building located?+
Clorox Building is located in California, United States. Its coordinates are 37.8034°, -122.2720°.
When was Clorox Building built?+
Clorox Building was completed in 1976. It was designed by César Pelli.
Can I visit Clorox Building?+
Clorox Building is a real building in California that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.