Silicon Valley Architecture – Do You Have Any Favorites?
November 26, 2007
Scott Herhold, a writer for the San Jose Mercury News wrote an article for Sunday’s paper outlining some of his favorite contemporary architecture in Silicon Valley. His list included:
- Plaza De Cesar Chavez, Downtown San Jose
- Stephen Schott Stadium, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara
- San Jose Marriott Hotel, Downtown San Jose
- Central Park Library, Santa Clara
- Googleplex, Mountain View
- Circle of Palms, Downtown San Jose
- Mountain View Civic Center, Downtown Mountain View
- 60 S. Market Street, San Jose (Downtown)
While Scott’s list is heavily focused on public spaces and places, my list would include:
- Santana Row
- 225 W. Santa Clara Street, Downtown San Jose
- VMWare Headquarters in Palo Alto
- Oracle Headquarters in Redwood Shores
If there are buildings or projects in Silicon Valley that are on your list of favorites, please comment!
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My favorites would include San Jose City Hall and the office and retail buildings at Hillsdale Ave in San Mateo.
Techmart Building in Santa Clara, Axis Condos being built in DT San Jose.