In converting a bank office, originally built in 1986, LPA designers got rid of the dated perimeter offices and internal cubicles, preserved the existing back of the house rooms and opened the space up into a 21st century, collaborative workplace targeting LEED-CI Gold certification and American Institute of Architect's 2030 Challenge.
Similar to LPA's other offices, the firm actively utilizes its own work space as a "living laboratory" to Beta test new technologies. This San Jose venue is expected to play a role in revitalizing the downtown core as well.
The new downtown San Jose office at 60 S. Market Street officially opened on Dec. 2, 2013, with an open house scheduled for Jan. 30, 2014.
