Foundation work is nearly complete, with concrete reaching ground level for the North Building at Platform 16 in Downtown San Jose, Santa Clara County. With Devcon nearly through the slowest phase of construction, the project will soon start to materialize the 1.1 million square feet of new office space by the city’s regional transit hub, Diridon Station. The development is a joint venture with Boston Properties, TMG Partners, and Valley Oak Partners.
Platform 16 North Building foundation, image via Boston Properties live cam
Platform 16 aerial view, rendering by Kohn Pedersen Fox
The 5.4-acre parcel will be transformed with three structures offering a cumulative 1.1 million square feet of office space surrounded by a landscaped community-oriented open space. Crews have started work on the north building, located at 375 Autumn Parkway, containing 390,000 square feet. The central addition, addressed at 325 Autumn Parkway, will create 530,000 square feet. Lastly, the south building at 455 West Julian Street will offer 170,000 square feet. Parking will be included for bicycles and 1,746 cars in a three-floor subterranean garage.
Platform 16 terrace, rendering by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Platform 16 interior view, rendering by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Platform 16 office lounge and workspaces, rendering by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Kohn Pedersen Fox is the project architect. The office campus is designed to balance the urban landscape with natural elements. The three structures are each carved out with stepped terraces populated with greenery, cantilevering, and modulated window frames to bring depth and texture to the block. Describing the desired effect, KPF shares that “bronze in color, the terrace façade contrasts the main wall in materiality and scale, evoking an organic composition that also points to the project’s sustainability.”
The building is expected to receive LEED Gold Certification, with tenants having the chance to increase to LEED Platinum Certification.
Platform 16 night view, rendering by Kohn Pedersen Fox
The project is located between Autumn Street and Julian Street, overlooking the Guadalupe River. Diridon Station, the city’s main regional transit hub with connections to San Francisco and Sacramento, is 14 minutes away on foot. The surrounding area is primarily low-rise industrial buildings, new apartment blocks, and the SAP Center. Plans are on hold for Google’s city-altering Downtown West masterplan, which would reshape 80 acres around the train station with offices, housing, and public open space.
Platform 16 site map, illustration courtesy CBRE
Platform 16 connection between two of the structures, rendering by Kohn Pedersen Fox
Platform 16 is a joint development, with Boston Properties having 55% ownership. Speaking with YIMBY last year, Senior Vice President at CBRE Sherman Chan confirmed that shell completion for 375 Autumn Park is expected by the first quarter of 2025, with timing for the other two buildings to be determined.
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More office space being built while San Jose rents continue to climb. Hmm…
This is a gorgeous project! I get a solid feeling of satisfaction when viewing this!