Vitro Glass Transforms Innovative Mixed-Use Space on San Jose’s Acclaimed Santana Row

700 Santana Row, an innovative mixed-use development, brings a new dimension to San Jose’s acclaimed Santana Row district by offering a seamless blend of modern design, sustainability and vibrant public spaces. 700 Santana Row encompasses 28,000 square feet of retail space, 290,000 square feet of Class A office space and a 450,000-square-foot parking structure with 1,300 stalls. Its dynamic façade, made of Solarban 70 glass by Vitro, and its LEED Silver certification underscore its commitment to both aesthetic innovation and environmental responsibility.

This year marks two decades of Solarban 70 glass, the industry’s most trusted and widely specified triple-silver-coated low-e glass. With over 700 million square feet shipped since its debut, Solarban 70 glass has become a benchmark in performance and design. In a standard one inch insulating glass unit (IGU), Solarban 70 glass delivers a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.27 and a visible light transmittance (VLT) of 64%.

The ideal balance of VLT, solar control and exceptional clarity provided by Solarban 70 glass aligned perfectly with architect WRNS Studio’s vision for a dynamic and engaging design.

700 Santana Row features a metal facade with flowing curves that reflect sunlight and a translucent curtain wall design that brings natural light into its eight stories. A breezeway connects the public plaza to the office lobby and parking garage for better accessibility and connectivity. At the center, the building includes a public plaza that serves as a space for community gatherings, events, and activities.

700 Santana Row showcases a range of environmentally sustainable features, including cool roofs, water-efficient landscaping, an eco-friendly irrigation system, and the use of recycled materials. This innovative development transforms its surroundings, elevating the district from a renowned shopping and entertainment hub into a dynamic, integrated space for living, working, and leisure.

Project Credits:

·        Architect: WRNS Studio

·        Fabricator: Glassfab Tempering Services

·        Glazier: Walters & Wolf

·        Photography: Bernardo Grijalva

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