Silicon Valley Mall Transformation

The scope of this project encompasses the two main entrances of the shopping centre – El Camino on the west side and Bart Plaza on the east. The goal is to reposition the retail and commercial spaces to give them outward exposure and break the introverted nature of the shopping mall, which further suffer in a post-Covid-19 era.

El Camino Real Entrance

Access from El Camino Real is redeveloped to take advantage of the slope on the site and create two levels of open-air commercial space. Retail is located at grade while the restaurants and new gym are positioned on the second level. A prominent canopy with an expansive skylight becomes the main welcoming gesture to guide visitors through the retail strip whilst providing sheltered outdoor terraces.

Bart Plaza Entrance

For the Bart Plaza entrance, the goal is to facilitate a smooth and direct access for pedestrians from BART station to the retail centre. This is achieved by building a new lifted floor above the street which elevates pedestrians above the vehicular and logistic traffic – allowing unobstructed access for both. This new platform also provides the space for the introduction of a vibrant food and beverage destination. The adjacent multi-level car park is converted into a hotel, with a supermarket and café positioned at the forefront of Bart station where they become most accessible to the through traffic and contribute to an activated public plaza.