Better than imagined. When asked if we could improve upon an already-entitled design, brick quickly developed a series of design refinements and produced new documents to make 2555 Park one of the best spec office buildings in downtown Palo Alto.
With the development clock running, brick created a new set of “just-in-time” construction drawings and secured unanimous approval from the Architectural Review Board before the construction crew was finished with site prep and shoring for the underground parking garage.
The final design and construction documents reconsidered the glass panels to highlight and celebrate the exit stair, which now has direct access to the street, and introduced subtle details such as scoring in the exterior concrete that continues the horizontal line from window mullion, to balcony, to main glass facade and extending the wood and glass details beyond the column edge.
Above: Rendering of the original entitled design by FGY Architects
Brick enhanced the building’s natural feel by using a wood trellis for the 3rd floor balconies instead of heavy concrete overhangs. Nana Walls slide open to extend the workspace outdoors. The second floor balconies were warmed up with Resysta planks that extend over the concrete ceiling. Exit stairs are now memorable with glass that extends the height of the building and wraps the corner. Vertical board-formed concrete adds visual texture.
Employees can lounge, work or meet on the balconies and enjoy views over the treetops. Sliding Nana Walls make the building truly indoor/outdoor.
Great materials and beautiful drought tolerant plantings create a park-like setting at 2555 Park.
The harmony is in the details: blue translucent glass, board formed concrete, and warm wood slats provide a clean canvas for beautiful landscaping.
Above: Original rendering by FGY, design architect. Brick made strategic changes to both functionality and aesthetics to create a refined design and layout, a reconfigured parking garage, and updated materials.
The front seat-wall was embellished with a full plant wall instead of a vine trellis, which wraps the corner to the parking entrance.
Brick designed a stopless glazed curtain wall and incorporated translucent glass fins (instead of aluminum) to control glare and add visual interest. We chose porcelain tiles (instead of yellow stucco) to give the building a modern flair with a traditional feel.
Architect of Record: brick. | Design Architect: FGY | Civil: BKF Engineers | Landscape Architecture: Rana Creek Design |General Contractor: South Bay Construction | Structural: Structural Engineers Inc. | MEP: Silicon Valley Mechanical/ New Age Electric/Terry Mechanical
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