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South San Francisco, California

Transforming a low-scale office park into an urban, transit-oriented community.

  • CLIENT Trammell Crow Residential
  • COMPLETION DATE Under Construction
  • UNITS 480
  • DENSITY 117 DU/AC
  • SQUARE FOOTAGE 512,112 SQ FT

The pair of 7-story buildings are designed as an ensemble, bracketing San Mateo Ave. and forming a southern anchor to downtown South San Francisco. The massing is broken into several large forms of complimentary language with a focal point where flanking facades of metal panel and cementitious siding over a base of stone and storefront hold the corner. Building 1 sits on a 2.56-acre site and consists of 294 apartments over 2 levels of parking. The ground floor includes fitness rooms and leasing offices for both buildings. The third-floor podium level features two courtyards, including a large pool deck with lounge areas. Building 2 sits on a 1.56-acre site and consists of 186 apartments over 2 levels of parking. The ground floor includes lobbies, bike parking and bike lounge. The third-floor podium level includes two courtyards, each opening to the west.