Twist Light Tower creates an iconic destination for San Jose. Located on the western portion of Arena Green this addition to the park is a lantern, observation tower, history museum, and café combined into one. People are welcome to visit the observation deck at the top of the 200’ tower with panoramic views of downtown. Entry to the tower is through the Hall of History with exhibits on San Jose past such as the Electric Light Tower of 1881. The unique design of the tower enables it to transform from a solid sensuous sculpture by day to a lacy light filled lantern at night. A 20˚ rotation in twelve increments brings the Twist Light Tower to life. It appears different from all angles due to this simple maneuver. The 240˚ rotation of the tower enables it to align itself with the park and adjacent streets below while at the same time aligning diagonally with the dramatic view of downtown San Jose from the observation deck above. An innovative structure utilizes the latest advancements in mass timber and photovoltaic technology to create a sustainable net-zero energy building. The unique hybrid structure has a core of concrete and an exterior diagrid of glulam timbers with steel hoop rings and tensile cables all sheathed in a sustainable wood screen.