Construction is moving forward at 200 Park Avenue, one of San Jose’s biggest new office developments. Excavation appears to have bottomed out less than a year after its 2019 ground-breaking. Once complete, it will stand as the tallest office building in the city, and extension of San Jose’s downtown core.
200 Park Avenue construction site, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson
Gensler, one of the largest architecture firms in the world, is responsible for the design. Its silver-toned skin with protruding windows is carved apart by seven levels of outdoor terraces across fourteen floors. Not only will this provide for more outdoor space, but it will also allow more sunlight for future office workers. The project is expected to earn a LEED Gold certification for energy efficiency.
200 Park Avenue ground-level view, rendering by Gensler
Its unique design underpins its scale, with over a million square feet, of which 840,000 square feet will be leasable office space from the 5th floor and up. Once fully leased, the project will be able to accommodate as many as 4,400 workers. Roughly 512,000 square feet will be designated for parking, yielding about 1,750 parking spots.
200 Park Avenue office interior, rendering by Gensler
Workers will have access to amenities like the 26,000 square feet of sky terraces, a roof terrace, an atrium, and a fitness center. Transit-moving workers will find options with nearby bus stops and from the BART/Caltrain Diridon Station. BART’s future Downtown San Jose station, expected by 2030, will find itself even closer. The San Jose International Airport will also offer convenience for any flying commuters, as it is less than a ten-minute drive away.
200 Park Avenue facade closeup, rendering by Gensler
Jay Paul Company is responsible for the development. Offering an average of 54,000 square feet per floor plate, they are hoping to attract the many technology companies around Silicon Valley with the help of Newmark Knight Frank. Jay Paul Company is betting big on the city of San Jose. This project, combined with their plans for Cityview Plaza, will yield nearly five million square feet of new office space for the city, providing a sizable opportunity for interested companies. Paul reportedly purchased 200 Park for around $50 million.
200 Park Avenue floors explained, rendering by Gensler
Topping out around 300 feet above the street level, the building will not be looming high over the city’s downtown. Height regulations enforced for the San Jose airport have stopped the city from having any towering skyscrapers traditional for an economic powerhouse. Regardless, 200 Park Avenue will offer a significant addition to the city’s economy.
200 Park Avenue construction site close-up, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson
Level 10 is responsible for construction, which is expected to last until late 2022, with occupancy by mid-2023.
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I’m disappointed that none of our tall buildings in San Jose have a publicly accessible viewing platform on top 🙁 (to view downtown.) I think there are a couple rooftop restaurants but I’m talking about maybe pay $5 to go just to get the view?