At 950 Villa brick created much-needed office space and sustainable architecture in a modern, four-story mixed-use building.
The building is composed of two articulated masses, generously recessed from the neighboring buildings as well as from Villa Street itself to create a public plaza and outdoor dining areas. These outdoor spaces are noteworthy amenities for neighbors, workers, and passers-by alike.
Brick’s design creates a vibrant pedestrian-oriented plaza centered around two mature magnolia trees providing shade and a lively urban experience.
The plaza serves as access to the commercial office lobby and the entrance to a gastropub. By utilizing the existing magnolia trees as an organizing principle, a natural modulation in the building’s form and material character strengthens the finer grain of Villa Street.
Rooftop garden with sweeping views of Mountain View.
The southeastern wing is protected from solar gain with an exterior-mounted horizontal slat system.
The proposed design carefully considers the surrounding urban context. The project site is located at a key vehicular gateway heading toward downtown and in close pedestrian proximity to various transit hubs. A landscaped corridor at the eastern edge of the property contributes further open space and access to the restaurant through the plaza. In consideration of the pedestrian quality of this space, all parking for the property is accessed indirectly.
Consultant Team: Civil: Aliquot | Landscape: Creo | General Contractor: South Bay Construction
At 950 Villa brick created much-needed office space and sustainable architecture in a modern, four-story mixed-use building.
The building is composed of two articulated masses, generously recessed from the neighboring buildings as well as from Villa Street itself to create a public plaza and outdoor dining areas. These outdoor spaces are noteworthy amenities for neighbors, workers, and passers-by alike.
Brick’s design creates a vibrant pedestrian-oriented plaza centered around two mature magnolia trees providing shade and a lively urban experience. The plaza serves as access to the commercial office lobby and the entrance to a gastropub. By utilizing the existing magnolia trees as an organizing principle, a natural modulation in the building’s form and material character strengthens the finer grain of Villa Street.
The southeastern wing is protected from solar gain with an exterior-mounted horizontal slat system.
The proposed design carefully considers the surrounding urban context. The project site is located at a key vehicular gateway heading toward downtown and in close pedestrian proximity to various transit hubs. A landscaped corridor at the eastern edge of the property contributes further open space and access to the restaurant through the plaza. In consideration of the pedestrian quality of this space, all parking for the property is accessed indirectly.
Consultant Team: Civil: Aliquot | Landscape: Creo | General Contractor: South Bay Construction
