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FIRM : LPAS ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN PROJECT : 19TH & HARRISON APARTMENTS LOCATION : OAKLAND USE : RESIDENTIAL
This 224-unit transit-oriented community occupies a 1-acre infill site in downtown Oakland across from Snow Park and Lake Merritt . It provides 224 cost-competitive apartments ranging in size from 480 SF studios to 1,250 SF loft units . Designed to complement future nearby developments , the contemporary design and materials feature metal composite panels accentuated by recessed and colorful balconies . The most prominent corner is celebrated by a rooftop deck that provides a relief in the building massing and culminates with a subtle , gradual splay that projects at the intersection .
PHOTO BY LPAS ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN ( TOP ) PHOTO BY BRUCE DAMONTE ( BOTTOM )
“ This project has a thoughtful insertion of human scaled spaces , color , and furniture . It takes full advantage of interior and exterior communal spaces to expand the resident experience and enables significant fresh air programming as core to the project and lifestyle .”
FIRM : DREYFUSS + BLACKFORD ARCHITECTURE
PROJECT : SMUD HEADQUARTERS REHABILITATION
LOCATION : SACRAMENTO USE : CIVIC
After 60 years of continuous use , an extensive rehabilitation of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District ( SMUD ) Headquarters serves to ensure continued use of the historic structure . Renovation of this landmark Mid-Century Modern design brings this iconic building into the 21st Century while artfully preserving character-defining historic features .
“ The careful rehabilitation of the existing building and insertion of new programs were thoughtfully balanced next to the existing building character . The project respects the original architecture while improving the space for continued use and care in the future .”
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