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An Historic Facelift for 526 Waverley in Palo Alto

November 13, 2019 By Silicon X Construction

Highlights

•     Completed a historically accurate façade restoration of a building originally built in downtown Palo Alto in1927

•     Recreated architectural features and elements that had been lost over the decades through misguided changes

•     Seamlessly integrated modern-day construction technologies and methods with traditional materials and techniques used in the original construction

•     Ensured that there was minimal disruption to pedestrian traffic and commerce in the area while the work was being done

In 1927, H.J. Hoffacker engaged Birge Clark, one of Palo Alto’s most prominent architects, and contractor, Wells Goodenough, to build the Hoffacker family home, as well as commercial space for his business, the Palo Alto Sport Shop — which served city residents for nearly 90 years. But after almost a century of use, the historic Spanish Colonial Revival building had begun to fade, and was in desperate need of a comprehensive facelift. To accomplish this, the owners turned to SiliconX Construction.

Challenge

The biggest challenge was upgrading the façade using modern technology and construction practices, while preserving the unique character of the building, which had been a Category 3 historic resource in the city since 1989. While many of the Spanish Revival features — such as the red tile roof, arched cornice detailing and natural, earthy tones — remained, other elements had been lost due to changes over the years. The goal was to restore as many of these as possible to reflect Clark’s original vision and enable the building to rise to a Category 2 historical designation.

Solution

SiliconX Construction needed to complete the renovation without disrupting commerce in the downtown Palo Alto area. To do this, the company created a tunnel pathway over the sidewalk for pedestrians to pass through while work was going on.

The façade was painstakingly recreated to bring the building back to its 1920s appearance. Some exterior architectural features were fashioned with foam and integrated into the concrete exterior, then covered with stucco mixed to match the style of the original. Window trim was recreated from powder-coated aluminum and handmade ceramic tile was sourced for the decorative wainscoting below the windows.

One of the biggest challenges was recreating the wrought iron balconies and other ironwork used on the building. SiliconX identified a subcontractor to produce what was needed to beautifully restore the architectural integrity of Clark’s original design.

Results

Today, 526 Waverley Street in Palo Alto stands as a testament to the historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture typical of the 1920s in Palo Alto. This restored façade would likely meet with the approval of architect Clark today — while offering 5,800 sq. ft. of functional retail space on the ground floor and an additional 3,150 sq. ft. of multi-purpose space with an excellent window line on the mezzanine.

SiliconX Construction completed all of its painstaking work on budget — delivering a building that should stand up very well to the test of time for years to come.

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Borelli Transforming Mid-1970s Office Center into Innovative Solar Row at Winchester Complex

September 27, 2019 By Silicon X Construction

Solar Row at Winchester

The world has changed a lot since 1974 when the three-story Golden Pacific Office Center opened its doors along Winchester Boulevard in West San Jose. Often referred to as the Comerica Bank building, the structure at 1245 So. Winchester Blvd. — complemented by a smaller companion next door — has languished over the decades.

Today, a 21st century transformation is taking place — with the interior upgrades virtually complete and the exterior renovations now underway — which will make the newly renamed Solar Row at Winchester office complex one of the most innovative in the area. Development manager, Borelli Investment Company, is creating a modern, aesthetically pleasing, highly energy-efficient place to do business for companies of all sizes — with office suites from 350 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft.

Unprecedented Green Renovation

“It’s virtually unheard of to undertake a green building renovation in a structure of this age,” said Buddy Parsons, president of Borelli Investment Company. “Our solar solutions provider, SilRay, is leading the way in doing a major retrofit without tearing everything down and starting from scratch.”

Working closely with asset manager, Archers Capital, and general contractor, SiliconX Construction, Borelli is creating a solar-powered green building that will have a rooftop solar system supplying approximately one-third of the building’s energy needs, along with energy-efficient LED lighting and many other energy-conscious green features.

Complete Interior Refurbish

Work on the Solar Row at Winchester complex began with a complete interior renovation. All common areas have received much-needed upgrades:

•     Gracious lobbies — High vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and new LED lighting, collaborative seating for spontaneous get-togethers, Wi-Fi access, and electronic storefront entries as part of a sophisticated new security system

•     Inviting hallways — Vibrant LED lighting with motion sensors and dimming controls, new ceiling tiles and paint, quality carpeting, plus new 8-foot doors, frames and hardware for each of the offices

•     Comfortable restrooms — Complete renovation and reconfiguration — with new wainscoting, partitions, LED lighting, Corian counter tops, sparkling ceramic tile floors, the latest hand dryers, and access locks

•     Convenient conference room — Available to be reserved for meetings with up to ten people; outfitted with serving cabinetry, table and chairs, white board, new fixtures, and upgraded carpeting

•     Mail room for building tenants — Mail lockers, with incoming and outgoing mail

•     Signage — Full tenant signage, including an electronic directory in the lobby

•     Other amenities — There will also be new elevator finishes and Wi-Fi in all common areas

Distinctive Exterior Facelift

Plans call for Solar Row at Winchester to feature a dramatic new exterior as well, designed by San Jose-based Edwin Bruce Associates, architects AIA. This will include a smooth stucco finish with new trim, metal paneling, solar film windows, and the previously noted rooftop solar installation. At each entry, there will be covered seating, ideal for collaboration while taking advantage of the South Bay’s hospitable weather virtually year-round.

Solar solutions provider and building tenant, SilRay, which is providing the technical know-how for the leading-edge solar infrastructure on-site, will also be creating a unique solar art exhibit. Consisting of two stunning, 27-foot-wide “solar trees” with branch panels that generate additional energy for building usage, the trees will be located in front of the main building.

In addition, there will be new monument signage for tenants, a redesigned entry from Winchester Boulevard, drought-tolerant landscaping, and a host of EV plug-in stations All exterior work is expected to be completed in the coming weeks or months.

Complementing the City of San Jose’s Plans

The renovation by the new ownership group, directed by Borelli and Archers Capital, is a perfect complement for the City of San Jose’s ambitious plans to encourage redevelopment along the Winchester Boulevard corridor from Santana Row to Campbell.

“Solar Row at Winchester serves a major need for modern, Class B office space in fast-growing West San Jose,” Parsons remarked. “The transformed office complex is virtually at the midpoint between tech-savvy Santana Row — with its many restaurants, entertainment offerings and retail services — and the quaint offerings of downtown Campbell. With a generous 8/1,000 parking ratio and all of the upgrades and energy-efficient features, this should be very attractive to a variety of businesses.”

For more information about the Solar Row at Winchester office complex, contact Borelli Investment Company at (408) 453-4700.

About Archers Capital

Archers Capital is a San Jose, California-based real estate investment firm that invests, develops and manages both commercial and residential properties. Focused on the greater San Jose Bay Area, Archers manages investments and creates value in renovating and repositioning existing buildings and ground-up development. For more information, please call Michael Cheng at (650) 275-2594, or email michael@archerscapital.com. Or visit www.archerscapital.com.

About Borelli Investment Company

Borelli Investment Company is a San Jose, California-based real estate services firm that has provided property management, leasing and development services to the Silicon Valley and beyond for more than 60 years. Every member at Borelli brings a professional approach to help owners and investors achieve their goals. For more information, please contact Buddy Parsons at (408) 453-4700, Ext. 116, or email buddy@borelli.com. Or visit www.borelli.com.

About SiliconX Construction

SiliconX Construction is a full-service general contractor that provides a wide array of value-focused construction services to clients throughout Northern California. Specialties include ground-up construction, major renovations, tenant improvements, and facilities maintenance. For more information, call Tony Gonzales at (408) 418-0099, or e-mail tony@siliconxconstruction.com. Or visit siliconxconstruction.com.

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Office Transformation for Cape Analytics in Mountain View

January 27, 2019 By Silicon X Construction

New Conference Rooms with Immaculate Glass Lines

SiliconX Construction recently completed a beautiful tenant improvement for Cape Analytics in Mt. View.  The project encompassed 5,800 square feet of office space with scope consisting of new glass conference rooms, electrical fixtures throughout, flooring, paint, HVAC, and telephone/data connections.

The Mountain View planning and permit process is known to be tedious, long, and drawn out which typically pushes any client’s completion date. Additionally, the client found improvements to make to the plans along the way which SiliconX responded to handily. Finally, during construction a new landlord acquired the property which caused a few additional hiccups in the production schedule.

Open Office Space with Glass Conference Rooms

Given all of these complications, SiliconX was able to produce a beautiful new space for this real estate tech startup with a bright future.  The new landlord was very pleased with SiliconX as a new General Contractor in their building, and Cape Analytics has since settled into their new and very functional space.

If you have a tenant improvement project coming up, anywhere in the Bay Area, contact us for fast and free quote.

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Stunning Tenant Improvement for Wave 2 Wave in Fremont

January 23, 2019 By Silicon X Construction

SiliconX Construction, a leading commercial construction firm in San Jose, recently completed a beautiful Tenant Improvement project for Wave 2 Wave in the city of Fremont.

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
The total remodel consisted of 13,867 square feet of existing office space.  SiliconX added perimeter offices, re-created the lobby entrance with the existing glass and glazing, installed new vinyl plank flooring, and added case work to the break area. A new conference room and server room were created.  In addition, they helped move and reinstall warehouse racking from their old location to the new address.

CHALLENGES
SiliconX Construction was able to work using a good set of drawings and was flexible when the incoming tenant had changes and improvements over and above what was contained on the plans.  “We are a flexible bunch, and nimble enough to react quickly to changing requirements” said Tony Gonzalez, Director of Construction Operations.


SOLUTION
Working closely with the incoming tenant, SiliconX was able to see their vision, share in it and and make it all come together.  And it was all completed on a tight timeframe – the tenant’s lease was expiring so there was a tight time frame to get them in to the new space and operating.

RESULTS
SiliconX Construction created a beautiful new space, got the tenant moved in on-time and completely functional in less than 5 weeks.  The tenant was so happy they insisted on coming to this SiliconX office in person to deliver their final payment.

If you have an upcoming project for which you’d like a fast, no obligation quote, contact us today.

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Creating a Stylish New Salon for Parlour 17

December 8, 2017 By Silicon X Construction

Highlights

• Completed interior improvements for the upscale hair salon in its new space at Saich Way Station

• Worked closely with the property management team, architects and city planners to obtain all necessary approvals for the additional power and water required

• Finished all work within a tight eight-week timeframe — from lease signing to tenant move-in

In 2015, SiliconX Construction completed a 15,650 sq. ft., two-building retail center at 10095 Saich Way, across the street from Target on Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino. The modern center with its sleek rooflines, stylish design and warm colors replaced an old strip mall that had been vacant for years following a major fire in one of the tenant spaces.

Saich Way Station was quickly leased to an impressive group of retailers including Vitamin Shoppe, T-Mobile USA, The Melt, Blast 825˚ Pizza, H&R Block, and TheCoderSchool.

Challenge

With only the end unit remaining, a business was identified to take half of that space, or approximately 800 sq. ft. The company was uBreakiFix, a specialized repair service for mobile phones, computers, tablets and game consoles.

This left the other half unit — 805 sq. ft. — as the sole remaining space at Saich Way Station. It also meant that SiliconX would have to work closely with the property management team at Borelli Investment Company, architect FCGA Architecture, and most importantly, Cupertino city planners to get approval for additional power and water needed by the final tenant: Parlour 17 hair salon.

Solution

Parlour 17 was moving to Saich Way Station from another location in Cupertino where its lease was ending. This created an additional challenge for SiliconX, which needed to complete the build-out of Parlour 17’s suite within eight weeks — from the signing of the lease agreement to move-in.

The work SiliconX completed on the extremely tight schedule included:

• Construction of a demising wall creating the space
• Installation of a new acoustical ceiling grid and light fixtures
• Installation of an HVAC system for the suite
• Stub out for the additional power and water in the concrete floor
• Concrete saw cutting for a new plumbing infrastructure
• Polishing of concrete floors and painting throughout the suite

The end result is a thing of beauty with added touches included rustic wood-covered walls and distinctive décor that presents a warm and inviting environment that’s comfortable for Parlour 17’s high-end clientele.

Results

Both the center’s new owner and the tenant were very pleased that SiliconX was able to complete its work on schedule and on budget. The seamless transition enabled Parlour 17 to avoid paying double rent for its old space and new space at Saich Way Station, while accommodating its clientele without missing an appointment. Meanwhile, the new owners of the center could begin collecting rent sooner and achieve 100% occupancy.

Overall, the owner has been very impressed from a fit and finish standpoint with the quality of SiliconX Construction’s work. The general contractor continues to provide facilities maintenance services and tenant improvement work at the center under the direction of property manager, Borelli Investment Company.

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