The 88, High-rise building in San Jose, US
The 88 is a modern high-rise building in San Jose that combines residential and commercial spaces within a glass and steel structure. The building features five elevators serving its multiple floors and maintains a sleek vertical profile in the downtown area.
The 88 was completed in 2008, when the 22-story tower became the tallest building in San Jose at 87.2 m (286 ft). It surpassed the 86.9 m (285 ft) San Jose City Hall, finished in 2005, taking the title by less than a metre.
The 88 takes its name from its 88 residential units, a numeric label rather than a historic one. Its 2008 completion made it the address that edged past San Jose City Hall, finished in 2005 at 86.9 m, by roughly 30 cm. Residents occupy the tower above street-level frontage in the downtown core.
The building is located in downtown San Jose and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should note that some areas may be private, with access limited to residents and authorized personnel only.
The architectural firm HKS, Inc. designed the structure with a mixed-use approach that blends residential living with commercial activity on the same site. This integrated model became an important part of downtown San Jose's urban renewal strategy.
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