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Architects: Kennerly Architecture & Planning
- Area: 69000 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Photographs:Bruce Demonte
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Sherwin-Williams, Adobe, Alumawall, Arcadia Custom, Armstrong Ceilings, AutoDesSys, BMI Cobert, Bluebeam, Daltile, Graham Architectural Products, H.C. Muddox, James Hardie, Landscape Forms, Steelcase, Tectura, Torlys, Trimble, Wausau Tiles, Wausau Window and Wall Systems, +1
Text description provided by the architects. The mixed-use Bill Sorro Community reanimates a tough and abandoned South of Market corner with 67 apartments for low-income families, including 14 apartments for developmentally disabled adults, retail, and community space. Located at a prominent San Francisco crossroads in the Sixth Street Lodging-House Historic District, the project involved significant partnerships with the community, including The Manilatown Heritage Foundation, and Urban Solutions, to reflect the historic and unique qualities of the neighborhood as well as the mission of Bill Sorro, an endeared community leader. The building’s design resonates with the neighborhood’s distinctive character, enhances its’ vibrant mix of uses, and preserves affordability in this central, transit-rich location. Bill Sorro residents are within walking distance of major bus and BART lines, Victoria Draves Park, and the Gene Friend Recreation Center.
