Perhaps you saw this article in the San Jose Mercury News about the opening of Adobe’s new Founder’s Tower, Building 4 in its San Jose headquarters campus. And the recent opening (subscription may be required) of the eye-catching bridge connecting the new building to the three older buildings in the compound. The new building is said to be able to accommodate 6,000 employees, doubling the campus capacity.

To me, San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley. Arguably, Palo Alto was, but there are a growing number of tech companies investing in San Jose. In addition to Adobe, Google has four major projects underway in the Bay Area, including Downtown West, a downtown San Jose mixed-use transit village. San Jose positions itself as the Capital of Silicon Valley, home to more than 6,600 technology companies and the Tech Museum of Innovation. It’s true that some companies are leaving the area. An impossible housing market, high tax rates, and strict regulations have made it challenging to live, work, and do business in Silicon Valley. Many CEOs are opting to leave California in search of lower real estate prices, better tax laws, and fewer restrictions. Nonetheless, it’s still an innovation hub, and Adobe is a key player.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Adobe’s headquarters and a big thanks go to Mike Scrutton for his generosity in taking time to give me a tour! Although the bridge was not yet open, I did get to see it, and it is indeed eye-catching! The bridge goes over Park Avenue, one of the main throughways in the city, and drivers will be treated to an interesting view. Plus, in addition to the several high-quality restaurants on site for employees, the company plans to open a coffee bar on the ground floor of the Founder’s Tower open to the public. It is adjacent to the on-site museum, which I also got to visit. The museum will also be open to the public.