3901 North First

Bringing SOMA to San Jose

A striking entry, featuring a monumental wood trellis and wood lobby wall, exemplifies how 3901 North First transforms a nondescript industrial building into a stunningly modern creative office space, one of the first in this burgeoning North San Jose area.

Originally built in the 1980s as a microchip fabrication facility, the project boasts a flexible 65,000-square-foot floor plan used for various office, R&D, and testing labs. It also includes a full mechanic's garage for testing new automotive concepts and components.

Property details

Size: 65,188 SF

Type: Office

Location: 3901 N First St
San Jose, CA

Expertise: Asset Management
Design & Construction

Award highlights: LEED Silver Certified

Press

The building takes its design cue from San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. It features high ceilings, polished concrete floors, and exposed wood ceilings and beams, as well as a private outdoor gathering space accessed through glass roll-up doors.

Five EV charging stations (with the potential to add 10 more), drought-resistant landscaping and a cool roof helped it attain LEED Silver certification. The walkable neighborhood offers abundant retail and public transportation options.

Awards and Certifications

LEED Silver Certified

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