Stanford Medical Palo Alto Embarcadero

Palo Alto Tech Center

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. 

Project Features

  • 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.

Project Services

  • Architecture

 

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250 CARIBBEAN

Sunnyvale, CA

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This market repositioning project features work space and collaboration areas for todays technology companies.

Project features

  • 35,000 sf renovation of an existing 1-story Tilt-up building located in Moffett park
  • New 2-story Lobby addition with open ceiling, exposed ductwork and existing concrete walls
  • Expanded windows all around
  • New restroom and break area core
  • Central Break area with exposed wood ceiling and polished concrete floor
  • New central entry plaza

777 Middlefield Ave

777 Middlefield Ave

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.

project features

  • 50,000 sf repositioning of 1-story industrial concrete tilt building

  • Added Glass Lobby

  • New windows

Project Services

  • Architecture

  • Market repositioning

Golden Gateway Commons

Golden Gateway Commons, San francisco, CA

Developer: Arden Realty
Client: Arden Realty

Locati0n:  The Embarcadero
 

Key Features

  • developed and recommended project amenities to increase the desirability of existing mixed use development
  • created outdoor fitness, events, social areas to activate the development.
  • addressed the Embarcadero and Bay views
  • designed a custom, undulating sculptural fence 

Project Services: 

  • landscape design
  • amenity selection

455 + 465 Bernardo Ave.

455 + 465 Bernardo Ave.

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

PROJECT SERVICES

  • Architecture

  • Market repositioning

  • master planning

  • Signage

Adobe Animal Hospital

Adobe Animal Hospital

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. 

project features:

  • 14,000 sf Retail Building fronting El Camino

  • Sweeping curve and Bright Color Composition

  • Hetch-Hetchy water way running through property

project services:

  • Architecture

Pericom Semiconductor Headquarters

Pericom Semiconductor Headquarters

Milpitas, CA

Client: Pericom Semiconductor
Tenant: Pericom
Contractor: Gidel/Kocal

Project Features

  • 100,000 sf exterior and upgrade and interior tenant improvement
  • added two-story lobby with curved metal panels establishing presence along freeway 880
  • dual fountain gateway flanking entry
  • expanded exterior windows
  • outdoor amenities including barbecue seating area

Project Services

  • Architecture
  • Repositioning
  • Interior Environments

Java Metro Center

Java Metro Center

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.

Project Features

  • 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

Project Services

  • Master Planning

  • Architecture

Alza Plaza

Alza headquarters

Mountain View, CA

Designed by Clifford Chang as Principal Designer for architect of record Hoover  Assoc.

Year Completed: 2003
Developer: Peery/Arillaga
Client: Alza/Peery/Arillaga
Tenant: Google
Contractor: Vance Brown
Team: Middlebrook/Louie, EDAW

This three building campus, located adjacent to the Shoreline Amphitheater, is a consolidation of Alza’s separate facilities. The three 4-story buildings encompass 540,000 sf and are arranged in a pin-wheel configuration around a central court and connected by bridges. The exteriors are a combination of precast with brick veneer cladding, punched windows, and curtain wall. A 1,000 car garage sits below podium with extensive landscaping and a water feature above.

project features:

  • 540,000 sf Class A corporate office campus located adjacent to the Shoreline Amphitheater

  • Currently occupied by top tier Google executives including Larry Page

  • Three 4-story buildings arranged in a pin-wheel configuration around a central court, over garage

  • 1-level garage podium serving 1,000 cars

  • Landscaped podium with palm trees and central fountain

  • Brick precast panels

  • Buildings connected by overhead glass bridges

Project Services:

  • Master Planning

  • Architecture

Trapac Terminal Berth 30

Trapac Terminal Berth 30

Oakland, CA

Designed by Clifford Chang for architect of record Jordan Woodman Dobson

Year Completed: 1995
Client: Port of Oakland
Tenant: Trapac
Contractor: Obayashi Construction
Team: Jordan Woodman Docson, McCracken Woodman

Operations and office facility located at the Port of Oakland including 30,000 sf of administration space, control rooms, maintenance facility, and Marine Operations building. This project received a 1995 National AIA Award and has been published in major national and international magazines including Architecture Magazine and Architectural Review

Project Features

  • 30,000 sf marine operations complex consisting of:  control rooms, administrative offices, maintenance facility and container handling.
  • received a 1995 National AIA Award
  • published in numerous major magazines including: Architecture Magazine and Architectural Review

Project Services

  • Master Planning
  • Architecture
  • Interiors