Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Southeast view from Forrest Avenue: At 611 Cowper, the top-floor flat floats over roof gardens and three levels of commercial space. Below, terra cotta cladding and sunscreens recall clay tile roofs found throughout Palo Alto.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Entry view: Engagement with vibrant downtown Palo Alto is reflectedin the strong use of forms and the large windows which open the interior spaces to Cowper Street.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Northeast view from Hamilton Avenue: 611 Cowper responds to its urban context through open spaces and the material palette; the floating top-floor residence and concrete stair tower nod to the adjacent Marc building.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Southbound view of streetscape: Drought-tolerant external plantings reduce the site’s overall water use and provide an appealing passage for pedestrians, train commuters and cyclists.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Northbound view of streetscape: The building’s terra cotta sunshade and deep, colonnaded ground floor mitigates heat and glare inside and is a nod to the palette and form of nearby Spanish colonial buildings.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Colonnade: The three-floor commercial space is comfortable and energy-efficient through an engaging mix of sun louvers, deep-set windows, and external plantings for shade.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Sunshade detail: The distinctive ground floor façade references the surrounding architectural and context and makes innovative use of green building technologies to achieve thermal comfort and meet design goals.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Roof terrace: Ample rooftop areas for residents to experience the outdoors are balanced with a cool roof to reflect building heat.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Detail view of terrace: The top-floor residence is wrapped in metal panels to convey lightness and to relate to the forms of the Marc building next door.
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Patrik Argast
Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
Northeast view: 611 Cowper’s site orientation, glass selection and shading design enable daylight in 100% of occupied spaces.
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Patrik Argast
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Hayes Group Architects Recognized for Modern Downtown Building
Hayes Group Architects
View from the top: A strong visual connection to City Hall and downtown Palo Alto is achieved through a thoughtful mix of roof space and generous windows oriented and shaded to minimize heat and glare.
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Patrik Argast
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