Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has kicked off the construction of a new office complex in downtown San Jose, California. Known as Platform 16, the 1.2 million-square-foot campus will comprise three buildings linked by both indoor and outdoor communal spaces.
The design aims to maximize the region’s warm and dry climate with abundant daylighting, large interior floorplans that stretch outside to spacious terraces, and an innovative, environmentally design façade system. Passive cooling and high-efficiency lighting systems will also support sustainability efforts.
“Our goal for Platform 16 is to create a responsive, generous, and healthy building that will stand the test of time thanks to its inherent flexibility,” says KPF design principal Trent Tesch. “We prioritized occupant wellness and comfort by creating significant outdoor space at each level of the buildings, carving away the form at key moments that also, along with a dynamic façade, create a visual variety along the street.”
The project is slated for completion in 2023.
