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Architects: David Baker Architects
- Area: 110 m²
- Year: 2019
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Photographs:Bruce Damonte
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Owens Corning, Sika, Assa Abloy, Dow Building Solutions, DuPont, Schluter, Sherwin-Williams, 9Wood, American Chute, American Hydrotech, Armstrong Ceilings, Armstrong Flooring, Balco, Bobrick, Burke Flooring, Califi, Cemco, ClarkDietrich, Cornell Cookson, +53
Text description provided by the architects. This sustainable building addresses the pressing need for affordable housing in Silicon Valley, one of the nation’s most expensive markets. The vibrant community provides 66 affordable rental homes for low-income families, including units reserved for formerly homeless families. The plan optimizes an underutilized site previously occupied by one single-story commercial building and bounded by a busy highway, an active Hindu temple, and residential uses. The massing strategy and program arrangement—placing the homes away from the front of the building—shield the common areas, courtyards, and residential units from noise and pollution. Tucking the parking in a dense, tandem garage allowed the design to be driven by the open space. Elements on the site are organized to promote an environment for healthy living, cultivate a sense of community, and maximize connection to the landscape.
