central place

Accidentally I found this project posted on the office website. I am more than happy to see that, although it has not been built yet. Not even close!

Why am I getting so excited? For it could be considered my first project in my current office. I started to work with SB since September 2003, and was engaged in Central Place (used to be called Block Three) in December, right before Christmas. And it is still proceeding.

It is difficult to explain why this project still is in its SD phase after 16 months. To make the long story short, it is all about the marketing. We still have to refine the design, so that the cost of the construction could meet the real estate value in down town San Jose better.

Be patient. I believe someday you will see this first highest residential project standing in downtown San Jose in the future.

About The Central Place

Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, this high-density, urban mixed-use project is entitled for 335 for-sale condominiums and townhouses, and 69,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment venues.

The design juxtaposes two signature high-rise residential towers with mid-rise mixed-use structures. The towers will rise from the mid-rise structures below, overlooking the residential amenities -- pool, recreation center and fitness facility -- located on the podium.

A vehicular street and auto court will bisect the site, allowing more street frontage for retail establishments. The project will provide structured parking for both the residents and the general public.