 The exterior features a skin that is an innovative all porcelain panel design, giving the building a shimmering appearance in the sunlight or uplights by night; moreover most of the fenestration was slanted approximately 45 degrees from vertical, designed to reduce glare and enhance energy conservation, but also lending a futuristic effect.In 2014, Westport Capital, the owner of the site (including 5000 Marina and the Dakin Building at 7000 Marina), applied for a permit to redesign the Dakin, presenting their preliminary plans in April 2014.The remodeling of 5000 and 7000 Marina was handled by Design Blitz SF.