Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Silicon Valley
HPC Architecture has been delivering innovative architectural solutions to high-tech and corporate clients across Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern California for over 25 years. Our success stems from a collaborative approach, working closely with developers, contractors, and consultants to meet the evolving needs of forward-thinking companies. With a team of senior architects boasting over 100 years of combined experience, we combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to quality design delivered on schedule and within budget. Established in 1986, our firm offers full-service capabilities including architectural design, programming, site planning, entitlements, and interior design.We prioritize active listening to understand client needs, ensuring responsive and timely execution. Our expertise spans corporate headquarters, research facilities, industrial plants, and sustainable design projects, reflecting our adaptability to diverse client requirements. Through strategic use of technology like virtual reality visualization tools, we enhance client decision-making by creating immersive 3D experiences of proposed spaces. Our leadership team maintains active involvement in every project, drawing on decades of experience to balance quality, scope, budget, and schedule effectively.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Programming
Space Planning
Tenant Improvements
Planning Entitlements
ADA Compliance
Sustainable Design
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years serving Silicon Valley's high-tech sector
- Senior architects with 100+ years combined California experience
- Active president directly involved in all projects
- Pioneering use of virtual reality visualization technology
- Proven expertise in LEED and sustainable design
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects
- National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Services
Architectural Design
HPC Architecture provides comprehensive design services for corporate and high-tech facilities. Our approach combines creative vision with technical expertise to create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that meet specific business needs. We handle projects from initial concept through final construction documentation.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice integrates environmentally responsible solutions without compromising functionality. We specialize in LEED-certified projects and energy-efficient building systems tailored to California's climate and regulatory environment.
Virtual Reality Experience
We offer immersive 3D virtual reality tools that allow clients to experience spatial designs before construction. This technology enhances decision-making through realistic walkthroughs of proposed environments, improving project outcomes.
Project Management
Our project management services ensure seamless execution from concept to completion. We coordinate all aspects of design and construction, maintaining strict control over timelines, budgets, and quality standards throughout the development process.
Space Planning
We create optimized spatial configurations that maximize functionality and workflow efficiency. Our planning services address both aesthetic considerations and practical requirements for corporate environments and specialized facilities.
People
Steven M. Cox
President
AIA-certified architect with over 35 years of commercial design experience. Leads HPC's operations while managing project direction and business development. Holds architecture degrees from Cal Poly and is NCARB-registered.
Questions
What architectural services does HPC offer?
We provide full-service architectural solutions including design, interior planning, master planning, entitlements, and sustainable design for corporate and high-tech clients.
How does HPC use virtual reality in design?
Our VR technology allows clients to experience 3D space visualizations, making informed decisions through immersive walkthroughs of proposed designs.
Which areas does HPC Architecture serve?
We primarily serve Silicon Valley, the San Francisco Bay Area, and broader Northern California regions from our San Jose headquarters.
What industries does HPC specialize in?
Our expertise focuses on high-tech corporate clients, with experience in research facilities, industrial plants, office spaces, and sustainable design projects.
How experienced is HPC's leadership team?
Our three senior architects have over 100 years combined experience in California, with President Steve Cox bringing 35+ years of commercial design expertise.
