KANSO Plaza

KANSO- meaning simplicity is a multipurpose building located in downtown San Jose with residential floors as well as office spaces. The goal of this project was to design the lobby and the mezzanine level which is open to the public to attract the crowd and create more revenue for the building. The lobby space is designed with a retail and bar space to welcome in users with the use of natural materials to highlight an inside-outside connection. Accents of gold are used to elevate the space and make the space feel more luxurious.