Silicon Valley Architecture - Do You Have Any Favorites?
Commercial Development, Miscellaneous November 26th, 2007Scott 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!
Tags: Architecture, Googleplex, Silicon Valley


November 26th, 2007 at 9:56 am
My favorites would include San Jose City Hall and the office and retail buildings at Hillsdale Ave in San Mateo.
November 26th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Techmart Building in Santa Clara, Axis Condos being built in DT San Jose.