SAN JOSE LIGHT TOWER CORPORATION

Silicon Valley landmark competition winner announced

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Urban Confluence Silicon Valley announced that Breeze of Innovation, designed by Fernando Jerez and Beln Prez de Juan of SMAR Architecture Studio, has been named winner of the worldwide open ideas competition for an iconic landmark in Silicon Valley.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Urban Confluence Silicon Valley announced that Breeze of Innovation, designed by Fernando Jerez and Beln Prez de Juan of SMAR Architecture Studio, has been named winner of the worldwide open ideas competition for an iconic landmark in Silicon Valley.
  • The competition jury, comprised of local, national, and international design and place-making experts, selected the winner from an impressive 963 submissions from 72 countries on six continents.
  • "We are extremely excited to announce Breeze of Innovation as the winner of our design competition," says Jon Ball, Board Chair of Urban Confluence Silicon Valley.
  • This bold project will be a destination landmark providing a major enhancement to downtown San Jos and an important catalyst for Silicon Valley culture and long-term regional economic development.

International open ideas competition announces 3 finalists for iconic landmark in Silicon Valley

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Saturday, September 19, 2020
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The void will allow people to enjoy the extraordinary vertical space while using the different floors of the tower.

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  • The void will allow people to enjoy the extraordinary vertical space while using the different floors of the tower.
  • "We are beyond excited to reveal these amazing finalists," says Jon Ball, Board Chair of Urban Confluence Silicon Valley.
  • "It is incredible to think one of these designs will brand Silicon Valley and become the world's next iconic landmark, creating an international attraction and inspiring future generations."
  • Urban Confluence Silicon Valley is the bold project that is creating an artistically inspired and iconic landmark that builds civic pride in San Jose.

The San Jose Light Tower Corporation launches a worldwide open ideas competition to select a design for a global iconic landmark in the world's epicenter of innovation, Silicon Valley

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The San Jose Light Tower Corporation announces the launch of Urban Confluence Silicon Valley, a worldwide open ideas competition focused on creating a spectacular design for a landmark in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The San Jose Light Tower Corporation announces the launch of Urban Confluence Silicon Valley, a worldwide open ideas competition focused on creating a spectacular design for a landmark in the heart of Silicon Valley.
  • "Together, San Jose, the tenth largest city in America, and Silicon Valleythe global center of innovation and technologyfuel the imagination of the world.
  • A Community Competition Panel will select up to 50 submissions for a public exhibition in San Jose.
  • Urban Confluence Silicon Valley is the bold project that is creating an artistically inspired and iconic structure that builds civic pride within San Jose.