Project Type: Residential
Scope: Speculative residential development, zoning strategy, design + entitlements
Location: Los Altos, CA

Set within San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf district, this speculative multifamily project is designed to do more with less—more livability, more views, more value—within a tight urban footprint. Every element is shaped by a strategic understanding of planning constraints, buyer demographics, and site opportunity. The result is an efficient, market-savvy infill development that aligns architecture with both code and demand.

Code-Informed Bay Window

The façade steps beyond the typical flat front through a carefully calibrated bay window, developed within the limits of the planning code. This subtle projection captures sweeping city views and gives the building a distinct street presence.

View-Based Site Strategy

Early drone studies and massing diagrams identified key view corridors toward the Bay, Coit Tower, and the city skyline. These findings directly informed window placement, floor heights, and the overall massing of the building.

Indoor-Outdoor Living Without a Backyard

With no space for a rear yard, the full-height front glazing system was designed to open completely, turning the main living space into a flexible zone that connects directly to the city beyond.

Market-Tuned Unit Planning

The layout, finishes, and amenity strategy were shaped by early-stage demographic and market research, ensuring the building would resonate with likely buyers and perform well in a competitive real estate environment.

Rooftop Solar Pavilion

A rooftop deck is covered by a code-compliant solar pavilion that doubles as a shaded gathering area. The structure makes use of local solar incentives while adding tangible value to the building’s amenity offering.