East Bay 70-unit Mixed Use Development

Positioned in an area traditionally defined by its industrial and working-class character, the project delivers 70 residential units, a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, organized atop a Type IA concrete podium containing structured parking and a ground-floor commercial tenant space.

Architecturally, the project massing is configured in an H-shaped formation that maximizes daylight, cross-ventilation, and privacy. The layout opens toward the south-facing trail system adjacent to the site, embracing both the natural landscape and neighborhood scale. The project’s central courtyard functions as a social hub for residents and includes a series of well-programmed outdoor amenities:

• BBQ + lounge areas

• Fire pits and communal seating

• Pedestrian circulation paths

• Raised garden beds and native planting

• A lookout terrace oriented toward the surrounding hills

The building mass is strategically carved and pinched to enhance views, reduce bulk adjacent to neighboring single-family homes, and strengthen the pedestrian connection between the site, trail, and main town street. These design moves demonstrate the project’s sensitivity to scale, context, and public interface.