Embracing the character and history of this part of Oakland, this project proposes a charcoal brick podium with large openings at both the commercial space fronting MacArthur Blvd and the residential lobby. A clean and contemporary palette sets a refined tone for future projects in the area. A large roof terrace reduces the mass of the building and provides the residents with ample access to outdoor space with sweeping views of the Oakland hills.

The lobby entry space for residents features amenities such as a mail room, a bicycle parking room with long-term bicycle parking for every unit, and e-scooter parking and charging areas. On the levels above, a mix of studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom residential units are distributed on floors two through six. The second floor includes private outdoor terraces dedicated to individual units; many units on the levels above this have private exterior balcony space or Juliet balconies.

This project leverages prefabricated modular technology to reduce construction waste, increase efficiency, and reduce site related carbon from construction efforts by fast tracking construction. The project anticipates exploring LEED certification throughout the design process.