| Adobe Systems headquarters complex | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Location | 345 Park Avenue, San Jose (West) 321 Park Avenue, San Jose (East) 151 South Almaden Boulevard, San Jose (Almaden) |
| Opening | 1996 (West) 1998 (East) 2003 (Almaden) |
| Height | |
| Roof | 236 (72 m) to 259 feet (79 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 16–18 |
| Design and construction | |
| Owner | Adobe Systems |
| Architect | Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum[1] |
Adobe Systems headquarters complex is a set of office towers located in Downtown San Jose, California, United States. The buildings serve as the corporate headquarters for American computer software company Adobe Systems.
The complex consists of three separate towers: West, East, and Almaden. The 18-story West Tower, first built in 1996, was the sixth tallest in the city of San Jose. It stands 259 feet (79 m) tall and has 391,000 square feet (36,325 m2) of office space.[2] The 16-story East Tower, with 325,000 square feet (30,193 m2) of office space, was constructed next to the West Tower in 1998.[3] In 2003, the 17-story Almaden Tower was completed, adding 273,000 square feet (25,363 m2).[4][5] The buildings sit atop of a 938,473-square-foot (87,187 m2) enclosed parking garage.[6] Both the West and East towers house Adobe's research and development, sales and marketing departments, while the Almaden towers houses administration and staffs.[2][4]
The buildings are known for its green design. The West tower is listed as an Energy Star Labeled Building by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.[7] In 2006, all three towers were awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the United States Green Building Council for environmental sustainability.[8]