Stanford Research Park, Palo Alto, CA
New construction -70,000 sf, 4-story office
Located in Stanford Research Park
Fronting El Camino with outdoor amenity spaces on a variety of levels
Palette of limestone wall panels and a sculptural metal panel form that cantilevers toward the main street and entry
Re-use of existing underground garage
Construction completion June, 2020
Architecture
Santa Clara, CA
Sited along Freeway 101 at the San Tomas interchange, this project positions two buildings totaling 350,000 sf. The campus can then serve as 2 full building tenants or 1 tenant facility.
Two 5-story buildings, including a 200,000 sf one and a 150,000 sf one.
Similar contemporary and compositional styling with a bridge interconnecting at 3 levels.
2-story underground garage with 530 cars
Buildings organized around a central entry court with amenity space
Master Planning
Architecture
East Palo Alto, CA
Final office building added to an existing 480,000 sf campus originally designed by Clifford Chang and constructed in 2001.
Client: Paceline Investors
Columbia Properties
Six story Life Science + Office of 180,000 sf
Three story underground parking with 540 cars that links to existing underground parking
Contemporary design integrated with existing traditional buildings through use of consistent Limestone and granite materials
Landscaped Podium above garage
Plaza entry at University Ave
Master Planning
Architecture
This repositioning of a single-story concrete tilt-up building incorporates a new skin of perforated, corrugated Corten metal panels applied over the concrete walls. The translucent panels rise above the existing roof to convey a large sculptural presence and express the diagonal steel stud structure behind. New windows are added in addition to a full seismic upgrade.
Corrugated/perforated Corten Metal Panels
Architecture
Santa Clara, CA
Year Completed: 2016
Client: Enterprise
Contractor: Gidel + Kocal
Team: DCI Engineers, JMH Weiss, Verde Design, Acies Engineering
The first ground-up building in the Bay Area for Enterprise Rent-A-Car that sells cars and rents exotic cars. Included both exterior architecture and interior design
Office sales and rental space, service canopy, car wash, break room and waiting area
Lot car display
Architecture
Interior Design
Sunnyvale, CA
Developer: PSAI Realty
Contractor: Devcon Construction
Team: Paul Reed Associates, Steve Nakashima
Located in the heart of the new Sunnyvale downtown, this 4-story office building is an expansion to the historical Murphy Square building that anchors the traditional Murphy Avenue retail street.
63,000 sf of office on 4-floors
3 levels of underground parking serving the existing and new building
Corner tower anchors the street corner and establishes a gateway to the historic downtown
Hacienda style architecture integrates with existing building including white stucco walls, pitched tile roofs, arches and iron bar details
Roof top garden
Architecture
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Fremont, CA
Client: Pape Machinery
Contractor: W.W.C.I
Team: JMH Weiss, Ashley Vance, Callander Assoc., Acies Engineering
This is the 1st ground-up facility for Pape, the premier supplier of heavy large-scale construction equipment. The project provides new equipment sales, rentals, administrative offices and maintenance bays. The design utilizes industrial materials such as vertical standing seam metal panels, corrugated panels, flat metal panels and exposed steel angles.
Two story office and machine display
Parts storage
Maintenance Bays
Site equipment display + storage
Architecture
Mountain View, CA
Year Completed: 2014
Developer: PSAI Realty
Client: PSAI Realty
Contractor: Devcon Construction
Team: Nishkian/Chamberlain, Reed Associates, Steve Nakashima
3-story office between two existing offices on-site and adjacent to Caltrain on Evellyn Ave.
3-story underground garage below serving 250 cars
50,000 sf office space
Contemporary design relates to traditional adjacent buildings with industrial/rural vernacular
Animated street frontage with multiple entries
LEED Gold Certification in process
Master Planning
Architecture
Cupertino, CA
Developer: Sandhill Property Company
Client: Sandhill Property Company
Contractor: Southbay Construction
Team: DCI Engineers, Guzzardo Partnership, Sandis Engineers
First ground up Target Express in the country
Gateway for award winning Cupertino Main Street Development
Interplay of stucco, Ipe wood and metal panel
Development Trash Compaction facility integrated in design
Architecture
Cupertino, CA
Developer: Sandhill Property Company
Client: Sandhill Property Company
Contractor: Southbay Construction
Team: DCI Engineers, Guzzardo Partnership, Sandis Engineers
7000 sf feature entry retail building at new Cupertino Main Street
Major Retail anchor fronting Stevens Creek Blvd
Gateway for Cupertino Main Street Development
Central Mall connects street to other retail buildings
Interplay of stucco, wood and metal panel
Development Trash Compaction facility integrated in design
Architecture
Cupertino, CA
Year Completed: 2006
Developer: Sandhill Property Company
Client: Sandhill Property Company
Tenant: Apple
Contractor: Taisei Construction
Team: KPFF
The first certified LEED Silver building in Cupertino is nestled within a grove of Redwood trees and includes a 60,000 sf, 3-story office and parking structure. The contemporary style combines a palette of flat and profiled GFRC panels, curtain wall and punched windows. An upper level projection among existing redwood trees is evocative of a tree house and accentuates the main street entry.
master planned 60,000 sf Class-A office currently occupied by Apple
three-story construction with GFRC panels fronting De Anza
four-story garage structure serving 250 cars, half below grade
first LEED Silver CS Certified project in Cupertino
many redwood trees maintained on-site
Mountain View, CA
Year Completed: 2014
Developer: Dostart Development
Client: Dostart Development
Tenant: Synopsys
Contractor: Devcon Construction
Team: Devcon Construction Nishkian/Menninger, Guzzardo Partnership, Kier/Wright
Two five story buildings create this 340,000 sf office campus that is sited to maximize freeway visibility along Hwy 237 while forming an intimate green space that preserved a cluster of existing redwood trees. An arc of GFRC panels inter-laced with glass curtain wall unifies the buildings and creates a gateway to a central plaza and pavilion. The project achieved LEED Gold certification.
Project Features
340,000 sf Class A corporate office campus
two five-story buildings
located at intersection of Middlefield & Hwy 237
15.6 acre development
LEED CS Gold Certified
maximized freeway visibility
existing redwood tree cluster preserved, forming an intimate green space
arc of GFRC panels inter-laced with glass curtain wall unifying the buildings and creating a gateway to a central plaza and pavillion.
PROJECT SERVICES
Master Planning
Architecture
Santa Clara, CA
Year Completed: 2013
Developer: Eagle Ridge Partners
Client: Eagle Ridge Partners and Servicenow
Tenant: Servicenow
Contractor: Permian Builders
Team: John Yadegar Assoc., Reed Assoc., Steve Nakashima
Three 2-story office buildings of 1970’s vintage were transformed from pitched tile roof and dark glass buildings into contemporary modern campus of 150,000 sf. Two of the buildings were linked together with a new entrance wing that accommodated the main entry and an Executive Business Center, Training Rooms. Other features included an All-Hands Room, Telepresence Room and Dining Room with kitchen servery.
150,000 sf full exterior upgrade and tenant improvement
Converted 1970’s pitched roof/tile buildings to contemporary style
Added building link, lobby, EBC between existing buildings
Outdoor café and collaboration seating
Architecture
Interiors
Market repositioning
Year Completed: 2012
Developer: Arden Realty
Client: Arden Realty
Tenant: Starups
Contractor: BCCI
Team: John Yadegar Association
Repositioning of an existing office park formally known as “The Harbor” that consists of 10 concrete tilt-up buildings. Old wood tim- bers were removed and replaced with lattices positioned at main tenant entries and strategic focal points facing the street. Sunshades replaced old fabric awnings and existing wood stairs were clad with stucco and perforated metal panels. The project is made of 90% recycled materials including Trex Board made from recycled plastic bags.
repositioning of existing office park formally known as “The Harbor” consists of 10 concrete tilt-up buildings
old wood timbers removed and replaced with lattices positioned at main tenant entries, strategic focal points facing street
sunshades replaced old fabric awnings and existing wood stairs clad with stucco and perforated metal panels
the project is made of 90% recycled materials including Trex Board made from recycled plastic bags.
Architecture
Mountain View, CA
Year Completed: 2009
Developer: Presidio Investments
Client: Presidio Investments
Contractor: Nexgen Builders
Team: John Yadegar Assoc., Reed Assoc., Steve Nakashima
Market repositioning included extensive upgrades to this existing 50,000 sf concrete tilt-up building includes a new double story corner entry lobby, expansion of existing windows, new windows and lighting. The corner element is expressed as a smooth glass volume combined with vertical and horizontal boxes with a strong horizontal texture that slide behind or in front of this glass. Existing narrow pairs of windows were detailed with a central aluminum spandrel to create the illusion that these windows are large square windows.
50,000 sf repositioning of 1-story industrial concrete tilt building
Added Glass Lobby
New windows
Architecture
Market repositioning
Developer: Arden Realty
Client: Arden Realty
Locati0n: The Embarcadero
Project Services:
Mountain View, CA
Year Completed: 2008
Developer: Eagle Ridge Partners
Client: Eagle Ridge Partners
Tenant: Toyota
Contractor: Gary Horn
Team: John Yadegar Assoc., Reed Assoc., Steve Nakashima
Market repositioning transformed two existing concrete tilt-up buildings into a contemporary office. Added new entry porticos composed of sandblasted glass panels, stainless steel angles and a steel trellis cap. Renovation included reskinning the concrete walls with stucco finishes and expanded windows. Existing seismic shear walls were converted to accent fin-walls extending into the landscape with a bold two color scheme. The buildings were designed to accommodate single or separate tenants.
30,000 sf + 55,000 sf repositioning of 1-story industrial concrete-tilt buildings
New entry porticos facing street
Frosted glass panels over solid wall project illusion of more glass
Stucco and reveals applied over existing rock facing
Deep overhangs converted to contemporary arcade facades
Additional windows added
Architecture
Market repositioning
master planning
Signage
Los Gatos, CA
Developer: Sandhill Property Company
Client: Sandhill Property Company
Contractor: Nexgen Builders
A 14,000 sf retail shell for a new retail chain located along El Camino Real. The design is composed of contemporary forms to stand out among much of the more traditional architecture developed recently along the street. It integrates a palette of colorful curved and rectilinear forms that project a dynamic view toward the street. Construction is scheduled to be completed in late 2005.
14,000 sf Retail Building fronting El Camino
Sweeping curve and Bright Color Composition
Hetch-Hetchy water way running through property
Architecture
Milpitas, CA
Client: Pericom Semiconductor
Tenant: Pericom
Contractor: Gidel/Kocal
Project Services
Sunnyvale, CA
Year Completed: 2007
Developer: Exterra Realty/SCM Properties
Client: Exterra Realty/SCM Properties
Contractor: Wentz Construction
Team: Louie International, Reed Associates, JMH Weiss
This 400,000 sf office campus includes a corner 5-story building anchoring the main intersection, two 4-story buildings flanking either side and two parking structures accommodating 500 cars. Buildings are arranged around a land-scaped court with amphitheater and sport activity areas. Facades integrate precast, curtain wall and punched windows with aluminum sun-shades and visors accenting key locations. Designed for LEED Silver Certification.
400,000 sf Class A corporate office campus
Two ,4-story buildings around a central 5-story corner building
5-Level parking structure serving 500 cars
13-acre development
LEED Silver
Central landscape court defined by structures
Amenity areas with outdoor lounge, sports and amphitheater seating
Facades integrate precast, curtain wall and punched windows with aluminum sunshades and visors accenting key locations.
Incorporated signature sculpture by Guy Dill
Master Planning
Architecture
