Located within a three-building, 674,000-square-foot campus in San Jose, California, 225 Tasman reimagines the opulence of the Art Deco era through a modern lens. The design, by GHD Partners, blends metallic finishes, elegant lines, and de Gournay-style wallpaper to evoke a sense of timeless glamour that carries through every surface.
The environmental graphics celebrate San Jose’s cultural landscape, from its Art Deco architectural icons to its local businesses and creative energy. Each detail contributes to a cohesive story that connects the city’s past with its present identity.
A highlight of the project is the Film Noir Library, an immersive space inspired by classic cinema and graphic novels. Oversized comic-book illustrations, painted lamp posts, benches, and a functional marquee transform the room into a living storyboard, a place where users step directly into a visual narrative.
Balancing nostalgia with modern sophistication, 225 Tasman demonstrates how environmental graphics can turn architecture into storytelling: celebrating history, place, and imagination in equal measure.
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