Out of 963 submissions from 72 countries, Urban Confluence has a winner for their contest to design San Jose's next landmark. The submissions had to be inspired by the San Jose Light Tower, which was one of San Jose's most innovative achievements at the time.
The lucky winner was Breeze of Innovation by Fernando Jerez and Belén Pérez de Juan of SMAR Architecture Studio. The design symbolizes people standing and working together and each of the rods in the images below are designed to sway in the wind to create a dynamic visual effect. The rods will also generate the power to illuminate the 200 foot-tall tower.
While it is difficult to see in the images below, there will be a conical void inside of the tower (in a shape similar to the original San Jose Light Tower) that will include multiple levels of walkways, a viewing platform at the top, exhibition space, and space for a café.
For more information on the ~$100 million project, head over here!
The best option available was chosen IMO.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blight on the landscape!
ReplyDelete$100 million on a water feature? We have homeless and mental health issues all over our city. This is a disgusting waste of funds.
ReplyDeletePublic funds aren't being used as far as I understand. The project would be funded through donations and sponsorships.
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