Herbert T Johnson / Architect

I drive by this building almost once a month and finally stopped to get a closer look.
The East Bay Center for Warehouse Union (1965) was designed by Oakland architect Herbert T Johnson (1909-1989).

The two parabolic arches support the center section of the structure.




There's also a Bufano inside.
Source: Yelp


It still operates as the Warehouse Union Local 6


I don't know the story on the totem.

Herbert T Johnson was born in Alameda. He worked for Irving F Morrow on the Golden Gate Bridge project, which was completed in 1937. Johnson is credited with designing the original toll plaza. In 1942, he set up his architecture practice in Oakland and continued working on projects in the Bay Area. 

Source: Open SF History

Johnson designed the Leona Lodge in Oakland.

Source: Leona Lodge

Johnson designed this single family house in 1952.

Source: Curbed

 Source: Curbed

He also designed the Seal Rock Inn.